Thunderleash review and giveaway

We've been working with Ike on his leash skills, trying to get him to walk nicely without tugging and pulling, so I was very interested in trying out the new Thunderleash. (Keep reading for your chance to win one of your own!)

Thunderleash is a product I trust, because the company makes products to help keep pets safe and comfortable. I use the Thundershirt for my dogs and they love it. So I had high hopes for the Thunderleash. The leash is made so that it can be used as a regular leash clipped onto the collar, and then converted into a harness. We read the instructions, which are clear after making the initial adjustments, hooked it up as a harness and set off on our walk.

The harness is designed to put gentle pressure on the dog's torso to help reduce the amount of pulling. Unfortunately, we didn't find that it helped Ike to stop pulling. I think this is in part because the harness clips in the back, which actually enables a dog to pull more strongly.  I'd have preferred a front-attaching harness arrangement. Also, Ike is a strong puller and had not had any real leash experience before we adopted him. Once we've been more successful at working with him, he may respond to this better.

PROS:
1. Easy to use
2. Sturdy materials
3. Dual use-- use as leash or harness

CONS:
1. Harness attaches at the back which may allow for stronger pulling

This could be a great product for you if your dog is not a strong puller, or if you have a use for a leash that can convert to a harness as needed. You're getting the great Thundershirt brand quality, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee from the company.

Full Disslosure: I received one Thunderleash to review and one to giveaway from Thundershirt. This in no way influenced my review. The opinions here are 100% my own.

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Kumfy Koatz warming harness giveaway

We had a blast as part of the Cheer Team for Superdog Sunday, and now Carrie and Paris at Event Barkers have found a way to make the fun continue...including a great giveaway you can enter right here!

You can win a Kumfy Tailz Kumfy Koatz warming harness!
















Over the past year, Kumfy Koatz has donated more than $23,000 of Kumfy Tailz cooling and warming harnesses to shelters and rescues across the country. Shelters use the harness:
1. to treat dogs with hyper and hypothermia
2. to provide comfort to scared animals and those in shock
3. to reduce post-op swelling and cover stitches
4. to send home with some adoptive parents

Kelly was sent a Kumfy Koatz harness to test and for us to review.
The harness that has an ice pack or heat pack insert so that you dog can maintain optimum body temperatures in extreme weather.  Freeze the ice pack in your freezer or warm the heat pack in your microwave. Then slip the pouch into the harness pocket, and your dog is ready to go.

Measuring instructions help you determine the appropriate size. We ordered a medium, and it was a perfect fit for Kelly. I found the harness extremely easy to put on her, also. And there is a loop to attach a leash if you want.

Kelly seemed to like the feel of the harness. We took her outside and she ran around in the little bit of snow we had. I can't really tell if the harness helped her to feel warmer or not, but she enjoyed her play time outside. I'm especially excited to use this in the summer, because I know the heat really bothers Kelly. Keeping her cool with such an easy to use harness would  be a huge bonus.

Enter below to win a Kumfy Koatz for your dog!


Kumfy Koatz says: “The outside layer of fabric on the Kumfy Koatz warming and cooling harnesses has recently been changed to a mesh fabric, available in numerous colors. Other than the fabric change, the product remains the same. The Kumfy Pax pouch slides easily into its pocket in the chest of the harness to help your dog’s inner core organs warm or cool as needed. Your dog can now spend more time outdoors in Winter cold or Summer heat. To learn more, follow the Kumfy Tailz Facebook page, follow on Twitter, or visit their website to see the new fabrics. Our giveaway will offer a neoprene version of the Kumfy Koatz to one lucky winner. If you prefer a sure thing to an entry, simply visit the website to select and order your preference of color in the mesh fabric.”

Enter the Rafflecopter for a free Kumfy Koatz harness. If you win, you can select your first, second and third choices (in order) of color. Colors available are red, black, and blue.

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 Disclaimer: We were given a free product to review but I was not paid for this review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own opinion. The only thing required to put in this review as an exchange for the free product is the paragraph in quotes.


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How to Walk Your Dog without Pulling and Choking

What is this new Walk in Sync system, Mom?

If your dog's a tugger and a puller at the leash, it's not just a nuisance for you. Consider this: her neck is getting pushed and pressed upon, jolted and--if you use a choke collar--pinched and squeezed. That can't be a comfortable way to walk. 

That's why I was really interested to learn more about Walk in Sync, the "humane dog walking and training system."

Kelly used to walk beautifully when it was just one. But now that we've added Brooks to the family, she pulls and tugs to get ahead of him, beside him, under him--it doesn't matter. Our nice leisurely strolls are a series of frustrating outings. So when Alecia of Walk In Sync offered us a sample to test out for ourselves, I was excited.

The product arrived in a neat brown pouch. The harness and leash comes in black, brown, red and turquoise. We chose turquoise. I slipped Kelly into the system and off we went to test it out!


*The harness and matching leash are made of top quality materials. I immediately liked the weight and feel of the product. All latches are strong and secure.

* I was worried about the ease of getting in and out of the harness. Turns out, the harness slides on quite easily. And removes easily too!

* The supporting documents and website provide detailed information and give me confidence in the product. Plenty of pictures and videos to help you with fit and training, anything you need to know!


* While the website gives clear sizing measurement parameters for neck, girth and weight, Kelly's measurements spanned across several sizes, making determining a size confusing. THE GOOD NEWS: Customer service is excellent and helpful, and if you end up with the wrong size, correcting the problem and  receiving a different size is simple and speedy.

See how the leash clips to the front.

* The method for walking without pulling is simple--just clip the Accu-grip leash to the ring in front of the harness (at the chest). Walk forward. When you feel tension on the leash, simply stop and wait for your dog to take the pressure off the leash on her own. Reward!

* The website has multiple instructions including text, drawings and videos to show you the proper way to fit the harness, attach the leash, and walk your dog. Despite that, I still managed to put it on her upside down! Once I got it on correctly, we set off. Kelly could tell something was different right away. The first few times she felt a tug on the harness she stopped, and then sat and refused to budge. She just looked at me as if to say, "What do you mean, I don't get to run around and have my own way?" Then, after just a little coaxing, she pranced right at my side. She looked up at me in a way I took to mean she was seeking my direction, rather than having her way and leading me on a merry chase. And, the change was almost instantaneous. She really did respond beautifully to Walk in Sync. What a difference!

Don't I look cute in my turquoise harness?

From the Walk in Sync Website:
The #1 reason dogs pull is because they have been taught that they can. The tools that we use in training them have not only failed the dogs, they have failed to assist their people in giving them proper tools that are easy to understand and really work.
The Walk In Sync™ Humane Dog Walking and Training System is truly as easy as 1-2-3. Our training system eliminates pulling, even from the most determined pullers and assists you in becoming the calm, clear leader your dog has been begging you to be in minutes.
In Walk In Sync™ 3 Easy Steps it is so easy that even a 6 year old can do it. (Watch our Lexie and Rosie) We will walk you through how to end the pulling habit forever and humanely train your puppy without ever having to choke them.

No more choking!

 I highly recommend Walk in Sync. Even if your dog isn't a tugger, imagine the benefits of removing the collar from around his neck when you walk, and changing instead to a more comfortable, non-choking alternative. If you do have a dog who tugs at the leash, I feel confident Walk in Sync will work for you. It worked for us! Check out Walk in Sync website and view the many videos of 5 minute manners makeovers!

*I was provided with a Walk in Sync system for my review. The opinions are 100% my own.

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