how long does it take to harden? i have a german shepherd that always outside and hes very nosy and i dont want it getting stuck on him.
932118
Maybe 30 minutes, but beware its more of a paint than a chalk. I have it permenantly on my driveway now.
932119
It doesn't really harden. It's basically like a liquid chalk substance. It's closer to paint in texture than something that hardens. It does dry extremely fast. I'd say within minutes you could touch it and it would not rub onto your hand (in the summer anyway). I used it on grass.
932120
It dries very quickly. We have only used it on asphalt to number parking spaces for our events in which we need to have numbered spaces. I have not experienced it on grass that it dries very quickly on our asphalt
812295
On my very stubborn Airedale-Great Pyreenes, I used it all the time initially. (Ionly use the vibration, not the shock but he acts as if he has been stung by bees.) Although he wore it constantly, I would just work on one behavior (barking, eating poo, 'wait', and now, I have given up on the poo thing because I just wasn't up to watching him every second he was outside). I've also failed in the 'don't eat off the counter' thing. He just drank a whole glass of Baileys, so this could be an interesting evening. I take it off now (he's nearly two) until the behavior we've been working on pops up again, or he's having a particularly bad day. I can't say enough nice things about the widget. I tried a shock collar first, and I would watch him grit his teeth and just take it...not stopping barking at all.
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I have an African-grey and he travels well in this cage. The cage is heavy (26#'s) but it rides well in our car and pickup. My bird has stayed in this cage for a period of three weeks at our daughter's...but, we let him out 3 or 4 times a day for a good stretch and socializing. One thing I have noticed is the bottom of the cage is bubbling---it is not "painted", more like a plastic sheet coating. I cover the grate with a plastic trash bag and set it directly on the bottom of the cage...he doesn't bother it and it is very easy to clean. Remember the cage is heavy (I don't even have to use the seat-belt on it.) If your bird is going to be "in the cage" for an extended period...I'd get a larger one...especially, if he is not going to get out to play. Hope this helps your decision making.
1790745
not an issue but some dogs can be a little intimidated by the sound and moving water; give them time and I suspect they'll come around; good luck
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Try not to force, as its new and the dog is scared. Assure he or she its okay. Speak gently and just place on nose for a few seconds. My dog didn't like it, but I believe realized it was doing some good. She somewhat relaxed about it an allowed me to, but when she backed away, I let her. Didn't want to force her. My dog had chronic bronchitis and heart disease. She fought for three months and passed. I wish u luck.
167456
It really depends on your dog. You might want to try the spray rather than the collar - it will last longer.
737915
I have a 75 lb dog that looks a bit like a german shepherd. We live in an urban setting with everything from sidewalks to gravel. We use the booty to cover his bandaged paw and depending on how long he is out and how much he plays and chases the boots last between 1 and 3 outings before there are minor holes. I was looking at a Great Dane in the dog park today and comparing their feet size... I have a hard time picturing one of these fitting on a Great Dane but others have said they do.
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My dog doesn't bark at all anymore and if he has a slip I put it back on until he gets corrected again. If your dog hates it as much as mine does he won't bark on his walks anymore...
744276
The directions say to leave it in for 3 minutes. Then take it out and rinse with cold water. I left it in a little longer. Actually, I took it out and then put it right back in because I thought it was too soft. I think the cold water helped harden it. I was happy with the results.
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I started as soon as he started pulling hard...about 5 months (a month ago). He still rubs on the grass when we first start, but he stands to have it put on, and once we get going he forgets about it...
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My collar has not failed to confine her yet after 3+ months on a very active Platt hound puppy! She has been out in the rain but has not submerged collar in water; so I don't know about that. Very satisfied with 5134G2.
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It hardens. I am allergic to 1 of the ingredients so couldn't use but gave to friend. Note: this is a TEMPORARY FIX until you can get dentures relined at dentist. I seem to recall 2 weeks but my friend has been doing her own with this stuff for more than a year
420255
For my dog, it's about twenty-eight (28) to thirty-two (32) days. It's like clockwork, though we have gone two weeks [late] without changing it depending on his sensitivities during a given time.
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Mine has been outside in rain/sun (Florida) for a month or so. No sign of rust, at least yet. It worked as expected, just not big/strong enough to keep arrmidillo caged. I would/should have gotten a extra large if I had known. He broke through the "door" 4 times now. I reenforced it with steel rods and plastic ties. We'll see if that holds him!
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I can see that being a problem with a big ball. My shepherd tends to bat it around with his fore legs and shove it with his snout. The ball is really hard. We use it on grass so it hasn't been scratched up too badly. I'd think if the plastic were scratched by pavement it would be really abrasive.
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That is an issue at first, I have to get my dog first thing in the morning when she's still groggy. She still tries to lick it off the brush but eventually she got used to it and I was able to get the back molars. It took a few weeks before she relented. Be persistent!
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It could be that my dog is just really smart, but I'll put it on him for about a week and he won't make a peep. So the one day I take it off he barks like crazy. We've repeated this cycle several times. I think every dog is different, but if you have a beagle like I do I'd skip this product and try something else.