Bad dog? Think twice before yelling, experts say

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Retailers report steady sales of pet training and behavior products, with a potential uptick in category sales anticipated around the holidays. “Usually around Christmastime, when people get a new puppy or once school gets out are the best times [for selling these products],” said Miles Hardy, owner of Pet’s Choice, a pet specialty store in Kokomo, Ind. Pet owners want products that make training simple, intuitive and successful, said Jennifer Vargoz, director of the active and training solutions division of Arlington, Texas-based Petmate, which makes training collars, pads dog training leash and other training products. “From our experience, pet parents are seeking solutions that make their relationships with their pets easier and more rewarding,” she said. “Behavioral concerns can lead to stress in the home and distract from the joy and companionship that pets can bring to our lives. ” The training and behavior category is so diverse because it’s rare to find a one-size-fits-all solution for every type of pet and pet owner, said Trenton Langston, training and bark category manager for PetSafe, a brand of Radio Systems Corp.

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