Friday Fetch: PetSafe AutoTrainer

If you own a dachshund like me, then you probably know that my breed is prone to barking (and lots of it). But what if I told you there was a new product out that could train your dog not to bark while you are gone in a positive way!

The PetSafe AutoTrainer tracks your dogs barking habits with a collar, and when your dog isn’t barking it dispenses a treat to reward them for being quiet. It will continue to reward your dog for increasingly longer periods of time without barking.

Friday Fetch: PetSafe AutoTrainer // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: PetSafe AutoTrainer // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: PetSafe AutoTrainer // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: PetSafe AutoTrainer // Ammo the Dachshund

Totally my kind of training toy….one that feeds you! You can even view your dog’s barking history while you were gone.

You can fetch the PetSafe AutoTrainer from Amazon for $200. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post by PetSafe, nor do I own (or have tried) this product – just simply wanted to share my latest find. Results may vary. Post does contain affiliate links.

Friday Fetch: The Clicker Leash

I don’t talk a lot about the training methods my mom uses with me on the blog (but I should!), but since I was just a wee pup my mom has been using clicker training with me. Clicker training is a positive training method for animals using a clicker or small mechanical noisemaker, as a marker for behavior.

In fact, since my mom knew that us Dachshunds are one of the hardest dogs to house train (it’s true), she began clicker training me from the start to do my business outside. I’m proud to say I am completely house trained now (even if it did take me a little longer than the average pooch) thanks to the clicker. Now had we known about the Clicker Leash from the start, this totally would have been a must have item for me when I was learning the potty basics.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Clicker Leash

The Clicker Leash puts effective, humane training methods at your fingertips by merging a clicker with an ergonomic, lightweight leash handle. The Clicker Leash makes reward-based training convenient and fun while eliminating juggling and fumbling. Whether you are training your puppy, working on basic life skills with an adult dog or competing in canine sports the Clicker Leash puts your clicker where you need it, when it counts. As long as you have your dog’s leash, your favourite training tool is on hand!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Clicker Leash

You can fetch your own clicker leash HERE for $30Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie

I like to think I’m a pretty smart guy, so when I came across a line of Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie (sold online only at Petsmart) it had me wondering if they could really stump me.

Designed to test your dog’s intelligence and keep them thinking, these line of Interactive Dog Toys look like so much fun! With levers, nobs and hidden flaps the goal is to find the hidden treats by completing tasks that get your dog thinking. Each toy is rated by difficulty from Level 1 (the easiest) through Level 3. This is one product that is definitely on my wish list!

You can fetch these neat Interactive Dog Toys from Trixie online at Petsmart, they range in price from $15.99 – $35.99.

 

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Interactive Dog Toys by Trixie sold at Petsmart

Any of my pals tested out the Trixie line of Dog Toys? Were you stumped? Do tell!