No-Pull Harnesses

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness Review: Months of Walks With a 70 lb Puller
Dog Accessories

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness Review: Months of Walks With a 70 lb Puller

Months of daily walks with a big puller and a small senior dog. What held up on the rabbitgoo harness and what did not.

rabbitgoo vs PetSafe Easy Walk: Which No-Pull Harness Wins?
Dog Gear

rabbitgoo vs PetSafe Easy Walk: Which No-Pull Harness Wins?

A side-by-side look at the rabbitgoo No Pull Harness and the PetSafe Easy Walk after six months of daily walks with a 70 pound puller and a 25 pound terrier mix.

10 Reasons a Front-Clip Harness Stops Leash Pulling
Dog Accessories

10 Reasons a Front-Clip Harness Stops Leash Pulling

Why a front-clip no-pull harness like the rabbitgoo stops a strong dog from pulling, based on daily walks with my 70 lb shepherd mix.

The Harness That Made Walking Two Dogs Fun Again
Dog Accessories

The Harness That Made Walking Two Dogs Fun Again

After a month of daily walks, Tucker and Daisy finally walk together instead of tangling. Here is what the rabbitgoo No Pull Harness changed.

How to Stop Leash Pulling With the rabbitgoo Harness
Dog Gear

How to Stop Leash Pulling With the rabbitgoo Harness

The exact step by step routine I used to get my 70 pound puller walking on a loose leash, starting with the right harness fit.

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Gear

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: The Honest Pros and Cons

What nobody tells you about the rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: sizing quirks, strap wear, and which dogs it actually suits.

Leashes

Joytale Reflective Leash Review: Daily Walks, Rain and Dark Mornings
Dog Accessories

Joytale Reflective Leash Review: Daily Walks, Rain and Dark Mornings

A long-term look at the Joytale 6 ft reflective leash after daily walks with two dogs in every kind of weather.

Joytale 6 ft Leash vs a Retractable Leash: Which Is Safer?
Dog Accessories

Joytale 6 ft Leash vs a Retractable Leash: Which Is Safer?

Two months of daily walks with both styles on a 70-pound puller and a 25-pound terrier mix. Which leash actually keeps control?

10 Reasons a 6 ft Leash Beats a Retractable One
Dog Accessories and Gear

10 Reasons a 6 ft Leash Beats a Retractable One

Why a simple fixed 6 ft leash like the Joytale gives you more control and fewer surprises than a retractable.

The Five Dollar Change That Made Our Night Walks Safer
Dog Accessories

The Five Dollar Change That Made Our Night Walks Safer

How a reflective Joytale leash turned nervous after-dark walks into a routine one owner no longer worries about.

How to Walk a Strong Dog Safely With the Joytale Leash
Walking Gear

How to Walk a Strong Dog Safely With the Joytale Leash

Grip, length, positioning and night visibility: a practical guide to walking a big dog with the Joytale reflective leash.

Joytale Reflective Leash: What Nobody Tells You
Dog Accessories

Joytale Reflective Leash: What Nobody Tells You

Eight months, two dogs, and the honest truth about a reflective leash: the glow fades first, the hardware holds, and no leash will fix a puller on its own.

Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: How It Held Up With Two Dogs
Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: How It Held Up With Two Dogs

Six months of daily use by a 70 pound dog and a 25 pound senior. How the Bedsure orthopedic bed held its shape, washed, and wore.

Bedsure Orthopedic Bed vs a Memory Foam Dog Bed: Which to Buy?
Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Bed vs a Memory Foam Dog Bed: Which to Buy?

Egg-crate foam vs solid memory foam: four months of side-by-side testing in a two-dog household.

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Dog Bed Helps Older Dogs
Dog Accessories and Gear

10 Reasons an Orthopedic Dog Bed Helps Older Dogs

Why a supportive bed like the Bedsure makes a real difference for a senior dog who is stiff in the mornings.

Our Old Dog Finally Stopped Sleeping on the Kitchen Floor
Dog Accessories and Gear

Our Old Dog Finally Stopped Sleeping on the Kitchen Floor

How a Bedsure orthopedic bed won over a picky, stiff senior dog who had rejected every bed before it.

How to Choose a Dog Bed for an Older Dog
Dog Beds

How to Choose a Dog Bed for an Older Dog

Size, foam, bolsters and a washable cover: the five checks that got a nine-year-old terrier mix off the floor and into a bed she stays in all night.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: The Honest Pros and Cons

Six months with two very different dogs on the Bedsure orthopedic bed. What the listing leaves out, from foam height to cover wear.

Car Seat Covers

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Review: A Year of Muddy Paws in a Pickup
Dog Accessories

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Review: A Year of Muddy Paws in a Pickup

How the URPOWER back seat hammock held up to two dogs, dirt, hair and long drives in a pickup truck.

Hammock vs Bench Seat Cover: Is the URPOWER Hammock Worth It?
Dog Accessories

Hammock vs Bench Seat Cover: Is the URPOWER Hammock Worth It?

A plain-spoken comparison of the URPOWER hammock and a flat bench seat cover, tested on the same truck with the same two dogs for six months.

10 Reasons a Seat Hammock Protects Your Car From Your Dog
Dog Accessories

10 Reasons a Seat Hammock Protects Your Car From Your Dog

Hair, mud, scratches and a dog sliding off the seat: why a hammock cover like the URPOWER solves them.

How We Stopped Dreading Car Rides With Two Dogs
Dog Accessories

How We Stopped Dreading Car Rides With Two Dogs

One owner's story of taking the mess and stress out of car trips with the URPOWER back seat hammock.

How to Install a Dog Car Seat Cover (URPOWER Hammock Guide)
Dog Accessories

How to Install a Dog Car Seat Cover (URPOWER Hammock Guide)

Step by step install of the URPOWER hammock seat cover, with tips for keeping your dogs calm and secure on the road.

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover: What Nobody Tells You
Dog Accessories

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover: What Nobody Tells You

Five months with two dogs, a wet shepherd mix, a sick terrier, and a truck seat that's still clean. Here's the real story.

Slow Feeder Bowls

Outward Hound Slow Feeder Review: Months of Mealtimes With a Gulper
Dog Feeding

Outward Hound Slow Feeder Review: Months of Mealtimes With a Gulper

How the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl changed mealtime for a dog who inhaled his food in seconds.

Outward Hound Slow Feeder vs a Regular Dog Bowl: Worth Switching?
Dog Bowls & Feeding

Outward Hound Slow Feeder vs a Regular Dog Bowl: Worth Switching?

After two months of feeding a fast eater from the Outward Hound Fun Feeder and a plain flat bowl, here is the honest verdict on pace, mess and cleaning.

10 Reasons a Slow Feeder Bowl Helps Dogs Who Eat Too Fast
Dog Gear

10 Reasons a Slow Feeder Bowl Helps Dogs Who Eat Too Fast

A plain-spoken look at why the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl earned a permanent spot in our kitchen for a dog that inhales dinner.

The Cheap Bowl That Ended Our Dog's Gulping
Dog Accessories

The Cheap Bowl That Ended Our Dog's Gulping

How an Outward Hound slow feeder turned a ten-second feeding frenzy into a calmer mealtime.

How to Slow Down a Dog Who Eats Too Fast
Dog Feeding

How to Slow Down a Dog Who Eats Too Fast

A practical, step-by-step guide to slowing a fast eater, from choosing the right bowl to building a routine that sticks.

Outward Hound Fun Feeder: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Bowls

Outward Hound Fun Feeder: The Honest Pros and Cons

Six months of daily use on the Outward Hound Fun Feeder, the good, the annoying, and the parts the product photos leave out.

All Reviews

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness Review: Months of Walks With a 70 lb Puller
Dog Accessories

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness Review: Months of Walks With a 70 lb Puller

Months of daily walks with a big puller and a small senior dog. What held up on the rabbitgoo harness and what did not.

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Gear

rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: The Honest Pros and Cons

What nobody tells you about the rabbitgoo No Pull Harness: sizing quirks, strap wear, and which dogs it actually suits.

Joytale Reflective Leash Review: Daily Walks, Rain and Dark Mornings
Dog Accessories

Joytale Reflective Leash Review: Daily Walks, Rain and Dark Mornings

A long-term look at the Joytale 6 ft reflective leash after daily walks with two dogs in every kind of weather.

Joytale Reflective Leash: What Nobody Tells You
Dog Accessories

Joytale Reflective Leash: What Nobody Tells You

Eight months, two dogs, and the honest truth about a reflective leash: the glow fades first, the hardware holds, and no leash will fix a puller on its own.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: How It Held Up With Two Dogs
Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Review: How It Held Up With Two Dogs

Six months of daily use by a 70 pound dog and a 25 pound senior. How the Bedsure orthopedic bed held its shape, washed, and wore.

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Beds

Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: The Honest Pros and Cons

Six months with two very different dogs on the Bedsure orthopedic bed. What the listing leaves out, from foam height to cover wear.

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Review: A Year of Muddy Paws in a Pickup
Dog Accessories

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover Review: A Year of Muddy Paws in a Pickup

How the URPOWER back seat hammock held up to two dogs, dirt, hair and long drives in a pickup truck.

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover: What Nobody Tells You
Dog Accessories

URPOWER Dog Seat Cover: What Nobody Tells You

Five months with two dogs, a wet shepherd mix, a sick terrier, and a truck seat that's still clean. Here's the real story.

Outward Hound Slow Feeder Review: Months of Mealtimes With a Gulper
Dog Feeding

Outward Hound Slow Feeder Review: Months of Mealtimes With a Gulper

How the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl changed mealtime for a dog who inhaled his food in seconds.

Outward Hound Fun Feeder: The Honest Pros and Cons
Dog Bowls

Outward Hound Fun Feeder: The Honest Pros and Cons

Six months of daily use on the Outward Hound Fun Feeder, the good, the annoying, and the parts the product photos leave out.

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