Product Reviews

As always, I advocate technique over hardware. Nonetheless, you gotta use something! Take the guesswork out of your shopping and let me boil it down. I’ll tell you the best, the things I use and recommend, and why the crap is the crap.

Building Better Behavior Without Prong Collars or Choke Chains

Building Better Behavior Without Prong Collars or Choke ChainsSimpawtico Dog Training, LLC does not endorse, recommend, or use prong collars, choke chains, and the available variations of these tools, such as the Starmark™ collar or the fur saver. Tools...

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Don’t Use a Head Halter Unless You Have To: What You Need To Know

Don't Use a Head Halter Unless You Have To: What You Need To KnowSimpawtico Dog Training does not recommend using head halters (sometimes called "head collars") in dog training. Despite being marketed as a temperate management tool, they have...

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REVIEW: The GPCA X-Pro Leash

REVIEW: The GPCA X-Pro Leash This post contains affiliate links. Simpawtico Dog Training selects and reviews products independently. If you purchase through affiliate links, we may earn commission, which helps support our testing. Learn more. Today, we'll be reviewing the GPCA...

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Which Dog Subscription Box Will Win? Bark Box, Bullymake, and Kong Comparison 2020!

Which Dog Subscription Box Will Win? Bark Box, Bullymake, and Kong Comparison 2020! This post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of chew toys. Thanks for...

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How to Potty Train Your Dog

How to Potty Train Your DogIT'S HERE!We are really excited to bring you our first eBook: Potty Training Decoded! Here's the perfect solution if you want watertight potty training for your dog. This book has been several months in the...

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Tiger Tail Leashes and Collars Review – Unboxing and field testing!

TIGER TAIL GEAR—UNBOXING AND REVIEW Today, I'm going to look at some new products by upstart us company Tiger Tail! Who is Tiger Tail? Tigertail is a U.S.-based company specializing in simplified, streamlined designs of leashes and collars using new and innovative...

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Choosing a Dog Leash 2018-2019

Choosing a Dog Leash 2018-2019This post contains affiliate links. Simpawtico Dog Training selects and reviews products independently. If you purchase through affiliate links, we may earn a commission that helps support our testing. Learn more.You've been asking for an...

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Quick Guide to Dog Food Ingredients

Quick Guide to Dog Food Ingredients When it comes to selecting food that meets our dog's unique needs we can be bombarded with options! We are faced with so many choices and despite the best of intentions, a lot of...

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How to Use Reward Scaling to Teach Your Dog to Listen

How to Use Reward Scaling to Teach Your Dog to ListenSome of the links below are affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks...

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Choosing a Dog Harness – Best Ones and How to Use

Choosing a Dog Harness - Best Ones and How to UseIn the market for a harness? Well, stick with me, and I'll give you the low-down on what to get, why, and how to use it best.A BRIEF HISTORYAlthough...

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