Master Plus information.

[Dennis Carthy]

1.
I am not a Master Plus or Abiostop fan and have never taken the spray systems seriously, however, I am aware that many people either are or want to try them, so this post is for those people.

2.
The market for the spray remotes and the anti barks is now in a state of virtual collapse. I am in a position to gain access to what is usually classed as privileged, up to date, information on all remote systems and my info is reliable.

3.
If you are someone who has been ‘putting off’ buying one of the spray systems I suggest you buy now. A significant and well established UK retailer of all remote systems, static, sonic and spray will no longer be buying either of the spray systems at wholesale price because theyare simply not selling anymore and he for one is not particularly interested in one off special orders.

The retailer is a barometer for all UK market trends in all remote systems and it is almost certain all other retailers will follow, no buisness concern wants to get stuck with £50,000 of a product which they cannot sell, my information from smaller retailers is the same.

4.
If you have been contemplating a spray system, Abiostop or Master Plus then I suggest now is the time to buy. Last summer the recommended lowest retail price given to retailers by The Company of Animals (the sole UK importer and distributor) was £160 minimum at the moment if you shop around you will get for around £120 or probably less, maybe as low as£99.

I suggest if you have been contemplating one go for it within this next month whilst there are still some around at very low prices.

5.
Finally, please don’t think this is a recommendation for spray collars by me it is not, I would not use any of the spray systems and do not recommend them, but that’s me. This post is merely intended for those who might want one at a good price, shop around now.

[Rachelpirate]

Um.. if you don't like them, then WHY? :roll: :?:

[LisaLQ]

Shock horror, Dennis being....*gasp*...thoughtful? :shock: :wink:

[Jet]

And almost ...um...friendly?

:shock:

I'm scared....

[lassie]

:lol:

[Dennis Carthy]

Just an aditional bit of info for those interested in the Abiostop anti bark. Last summer they were £89 now they are down to £39.

This is NOT a recomendation, just info for anyone interested in them, as some undoutably are.

http://ukpetsonline.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=70

[donnabridger]

DOESN'T THIS BLOKE EVER GET THE MESSAGE!!!???

[Dennis Carthy]

Donnabridger
DOESN'T THIS BLOKE EVER GET THE MESSAGE!!!???

Denis
As I am the only “bloke” who made the information content of this post available I assume I am the “bloke" you mean.

Yes thank you I have noted the viewing figures which are - “the message” - and see considerable interest, which is why I posted further information on the Abiostop, which, going from the viewing figures, is as well received as the rest.

I hope that answers your question, (contribution to the post ).

[LisaLQ]

Play nice Donna, for once I believe Dennis is being helpful, we should encourage that :wink:

[Dennis Carthy]

I am being nice-I dont like the things at all and never recomend them but a lot of people are interested in them and want to try them, so now is the time to get one if thats the case-not for me though.

[lassie]

Me neither, why bother :cry:

[Doglistener]

I am also not a fan of spray collars. The likes of Roger Mugford whom I detest, swears by them and is the sole importer of masterplus and aboistop. I had reason to write to the papers about him when he allowed two terrified boxers to be tormented and terrorised by a psychotic rabbit when he was the behaviourist on Britains worst pet.

His Doctorate has nothing to do with pets or dogs it is in human psychology he is a Dr of Philosophy, perhaps we should ask him why he always calls himself Dr Mugford suggesting he is a Doctor of animal behaviour he apparently has no degrees or education in "Dog Behaviour". I have a honorary Doctorate but would never consider using it in my professional capacity as a behaviourist because the doctorate is unrelated.

These are just some of his classic statements a few can be seen in the excellent book by Stephen Budiansky called “THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS” I assure you Rodger Mugford is not universally respected by his peers and fellow professionals.

Dr Mugford proudly writes that dogs come to his clinic with a collar and lead and leave “festooned” His word not mine with gadgets, including toys, audiotapes, diets, behavioural protocols, massage devices, halters, and extendable leads.

I could also mention his almost universal use of citronella sprays that squirt noxious fluid at dogs. He has now started using a sort of high pressured gas canister you spray in the dogs face or is it an air horn that would terrify the animal. Perhaps someone could tell me if this clinic is a behavioural centre or a retail outlet for his goods?

I thought that to alter a behavioural problem you need to treat the cause not the symptom.

Because of his Psychology background, he has come to the ludicrous assumption that part of the role of the therapist is explicitly to relieve “the undue sense of guilt” that owners have. That the problems with dogs stem not from the owners in any way but from the dogs, to suggest the owner has done something wrong is counterproductive to the therapeutic approach he advocates. Absolute twaddle.

He also told the Manchester Guardian Weekly that cocker spaniels were "all given to rages" and that "no family with children should ever have one.

In all the time I have been wprking and treating dogs I have only once come across a cocker with true rage syndrome.

Stan

[Dennis Carthy]

Doglistner
I am also not a fan of spray collars. The likes of Roger Mugford etc, etc.

Denis
Congratulations for making a statement AND not hideing your identity, you are only the 5th ever to so in my experience of this board, out of 3131 registered members.

However, as this is I orginaly wrote this post I will add the info I did not give oringinaly.

The spray systems market collapse is because pet owners are simply choosing the static electro pulse systems, above ALL other training aids, or, in the case of anti-barks, owner absent neighbourhood nuisance barking.

[Dennis Carthy]

Lassie
Me neither, why bother

Denis
I presume you mean "bother" posting the information.

Because many people who would have bought one 4-6 months ago did not do so because of the price - something which drops from up to £80 down to £40 is within reach of many of those people at current prices.

Now they have upto date information and can make a decision based on this new information, again, refer to the veiwing figuers.

[lassie]

buying one :wink:

[Dennis Carthy]

Lassie
"buying one"

Denis
What, a Master Plus or a 'Roger the Doger Mugford' tee shirt :wink: