Hound Dog Products HDP1-6 Weed Hound

Reviews of Hound Dog Products HDP1-6 Weed Hound

1.) Well-made, easy to use
Reviewed by: ToolJunkie South of NY, East of LA
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The Weed Hound is all steel and is very well-made. The (few) moving parts are heavy-duty and two seasons of use have failed to damage it, beyond wearing the paint off the parts that actually penetrate the ground. It has the added advantage of leaving a tidy little aeration hole in the soil every time you pop out a weed. Just place, step, twist/pull and the weed is extracted, with all or most of the root. It generally works better on broadleaf weeds than on stuff like crabgrass that have spreading root systems but you can't beat it for dandelions.

And it's made in the USA.

2.) great weeder
Reviewed by: K. HUANG Austin, TX United States
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I got this from the local home improvement store to help on a handfull of weeds. This actually works well on crabgrass and pulls out the roots--at least better than hunching over and pulling (and tugging) them out by hand (then, to find out that you didn't remove any of roots will all the straining).

This device lets you place it on top of the root of the weed, then step down to penetrate and grasp. With some turning (much turning in some of the bigger crab grass) and pulling, I was surprised to pull out 6" of roots from a problem crab grass cluster on my neighbor's lawn bordering my own. (it probably takes more effort to bend over to try to pull manually than it is to use this weeder to twist and pull.)

I cannot imagine how to achieve similar results without having a shovel and remove much more dirt than needed.

One thing that you need to watch out for is if you have to pull out a large cluster of crab grass, you may want to get some soil available to patch up the area. This device removes a small amount of dirt while clasping the roots. (not really an issue for most weeds, but if you have a large crab grass cluster of 3-5, I have found having a handfull of soil to level out the small holes is helpfull.)


3.) The best solution to get rid of those horrible dandelions!
Reviewed by: Weed Hater Toano, VA USA
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I can't say enough wonderful things about the weed hound. I first bought was as a gift. Then when our yard had a dandelion problem (it is great for other weeds too) I borrowed it from the person I gave it to. Then I didn't want to give it back. All of my neighbors were laughing at the 9 month pregnant women out there battling weeds with the contraption. But it worked. The next year we had much fewer. It is easy to use just center over weed, step, twist, pull out weed and pop it off. My arm gets a little tired sometimes if I am doing a lot of weeds but now that I finally bought my own I can take my time. Definitely worth the price and no more weed killer to buy!

4.) This amazing tool actually makes weeding fun!
Reviewed by: Mike A. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma USA
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I just bought this tool today and had to try it out in the yard as soon as I got home. This thing is amazing. You can pull about 50 weeds in 10 minutes. I had 2 people stop and ask me what it was as I was using it. After I showed them how it pulls weeds effortlessly, they both asked me where I bought it so that they could buy one. After you pull the weed, the ergonomic plunger handle at the top is fun to pop with the palm of your hand to launch the weed to the growing pile of weeds you've extracted. I don't think I've ever been quite so satisfied with a tool of any kind. This is one product that actually lives up to every claim made by the manufacturer . . . a must have for every homeowner.

5.) saves your back
Reviewed by: tjh corvallis, or United States
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This weeder works well. One advantage is being able to weed from an upright position which saves you from hunching down
all day. Most of the time, the entire root system is removed.

6.) Can't live without it!
Reviewed by: The Bee Lady Williston, NC USA
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This is the best thing for weeds I've ever used. We have those thorny old thistles all over the place. They grow to 36: in diameter and have such nasty spines they cut right through gloves. The Weed Hound dispatches them with ease. I put the prongs right into the heart of the thistle, pull the whole thing out and pop it into the tip bin without ever having to touch the darn thing. Bought one for my brother and he loves his too. I've lost mine somewhere on these 5 acres, so I'm ordering a new one. If I find the old one, I'll give it to my gardener/helper who has also been spoiled and can't live without one!

7.) Works great. Fun to Use.
Reviewed by: Ed Kohler Minneapolis, MN USA
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I couldn't believe how well this thing worked. Just plop it on top of a weed - especially dandelions - step on the ledge, and watch the claws sink in and clamp down on the root in a single swoosh. I've found that pulling directly up slowly helps me get the entire root out, which is particularly satisfying.

8.) Great yard tool
Reviewed by: A. Liese Seattle, WA
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This product is sweet! It does a great job of pulling up weeds by their roots. I actually enjoy weeding now, thanks to this product. Works great on dandelion-sized weeds. Just be sure to line the thing up so that it is right over the center of the weed and you're good to go.

9.) best weed puller ever
Reviewed by: Vicki Christian
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This is an awesome weed puller. Much easier than pulling them out by hand. The only thing to be careful of is to get the weed right in the middle and pull out the root; otherwise it will come right back.

10.) Great Tool!
Reviewed by: Avid Reader TLH, Florida
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My husband and I bought the Weed Hound from a local home improvement store. As soon as we arrived home, I had to try it out. It does exactly as advertised. It's simple to use and very effective on pulling the weeds with the root.

A great tool to have to rid your lawn of misplaced plants. :-)

11.) It works as advertized
Reviewed by: Cheapie
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I first was wondering how this thing can pick up the weed root but then it is easy and it works like a charm. However, if your precious grass is too close to the weed, it will also be picked up so just make sure you are as precise as possible when using it. I recommend it.

12.) effective
Reviewed by: C. Ackerley MN USA
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I borrowed one of these from a friend to pull the dandelions from my yard and I loved how effective it was. I had to buy one of my own. I've pulled weeds with roots up to a foot long - and I didn't have to worry about using poisins near my gardens. It does leave a hole but you can fill it very easily.

13.) EFFECTIVE AND VERY SIMPLE TO USE!
Reviewed by: author of My Friend Nick the Greek Rancho Mirage, CA United States
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Place this tool over a weed (moist soil preferable), press your foot down on the foot lever and gently pull the weed puller up (the handle seems to serve only as a convenience): Voila! The weed plus the root is extracted from the soil.

Now I live in the Colorado desert and much of our residential soil contains under the surface small stones. In these areas it does not work for obvious reasons. So I am limited as to how much ground I can cover with the tool. For areas where the soil is free from under the surface stones, it works great. I'm glad to have it to make life a little bit easier.

14.) Back Saver
Reviewed by: Philip Warren-green
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This thing works really well and is a total back and time saver.

15.) Beats kneeling and bending
Reviewed by: Theology Student East Greenbush, NY
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This works much better than I thought it would. It takes a little practice to get a feel for just how to work it, but then it does a great job on a wide variety of weeds. I can even sit on my garden bench and use it effectively so it is a blessing for anyone who can't kneel or bend for long periods of time.

16.) This product delivers
Reviewed by: Lazy Gardener Tyler, Texas
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If you have dandelions, this is the tool you need. We can dig up fifty dandelions in just a few minutes with ease. No bending or stooping. We have had a Weed Hound for several years, and recently bought two to give to give to family members. We highly recommend it.

17.) Hound Dog is right
Reviewed by: Ray Goniea
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It certainly does everything it claims to do. Not ever having seen or heard of this product before of course I was a bit skeptical about purchasing it. It arrived on time and in excellent condition. The time came to try it out so outside I headed. Placed the Ground Hog over a weed, stepped down and drove the Ground Hog down, gave it a twist and pulled the Ground Hog back up to eye level and there it was, the weed root and all. Released the weed into the trash bag and moved on to the next one, and the next and the next one. Well you get the point!!!

If you have yard full of weeds then this is probably not the tool to use. If you have the occasional few weeds pop up here and there, then this is in my opinion ideal for that. It saves your knees and back from stooping and dragging your knees from weed to weed.

If you're on the fence about whether or not to buy this product, try it. After all you can return it, but I don't think you will.

18.) Hound Dog Weed Hound is an outstanding quality product.
Reviewed by: Herman Neuman
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It pulls weeds better than the other gadgets that I have used. And does so with little effort. I bought a second Weed Hound for a present.

19.) Works like a hound
Reviewed by: Asma Khan Arlington, TX United States
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It proved to be a very good and useful purchase. I have been able to remove most of the weeds from my backyard, which cannot be rid of sprays, and which keep coming back. It removes them from deep down in the roots, and pulls up the weed. You have to first learn to use it. Press , twist and then press harder with your foot on the bottom. Press with both handles and pull out. The weeds are not back even after two months. It works best on crab grass, and dallas grass.

20.) Weed Hound is a great little yard tool!
Reviewed by: Georgia Guy Tyrone, GA
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I love my new Weed Hound. Saves me from a backache and works as advertised. My yeard is nearly devoid of weeds. Well worth the money.

21.) The Best!
Reviewed by: Larry L. Denard
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This is the greatest weeder out there. Don't know why Weed Hound has elected to remove it from the general market at ACE. Lowes or Home Depot sales.

22.) Weed Hound is terrific
Reviewed by: Wordsmith 2007 Seattle, WA USA
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This is the best way to rid your yard of obnoxious weeds, down to the root. I used to get calluses on my hands from digging them out with that long stick-like metal weed popper, but now I just press down with my foot, pull up and voila, it's done. The only down side is that it can take out a big hole that needs to have a little dirt & grass seed put back in - if your yard is that perfect around the weed.

23.) Weed Hound
Reviewed by: Marian D. Hall
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I think that this works great. I love it and have not put down any bad chems to get rid of weeds.

24.) Great Product!
Reviewed by: Helen PALMDALE, US, Canada
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I just received my weed hound yesterday. My front lawn is absolutely covered in several different kinds of weeds and weeding by hand is very painful for me (carpel tunnel). Twenty minutes on my knees with a standard weed puller and my hands would ache for hours.

I soaked my lawn prior to trying out the tool, a necessity in our area due to soil conditions. This tool is sturdy, well made, and easy to use. The only problem I had, since I was working on a wet lawn, was my foot kept slipping off the step. A piece of non-skid tape solved that problem. Within 15 minutes I had a 13 gal container full of weeds. I only stopped because it's too bloody hot outside! My hands don't hurt, my back doesn't hurt.

I'll be back out there when I get done posting my review with a cold drink in hand and the sunscreen on.

Great product, wish I would have ordered it sooner. I highly recommend it.


25.) Great works awesome
Reviewed by: Charles Oklahoma city
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I got mine from home depot and paid 25 dollars for it, had saw walmart had it for 20 but couldnt find it anywhere, but I used it yesterday on my front lawn and it worked great I love it, really improved the lawn alot works great on dandilons and fox tail, crab grass is a lil tougher because it winds into the dirt but it is doable, does best on the larger weeds I think but it will work on smaller ones. I have no complaints at all about it, I am actually thinking of going and buying the hand tiller they got to try it out.

26.) Great product!
Reviewed by: K. OBRIEN Clermont, FL United States
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This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! Saves my back every time I weed. It pulls the weed and the roots at the same time. Great item and well worth the money.

27.) Incredible weed hound
Reviewed by: R. F. McGill centreville, VA
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i ordered this product due to online reviews and they were right on target! this product is fantastic and easy to use, especially after rain. it even pulls up chick weed from the root. my lawn looks so much better.

28.) sturdy, well-made, does the job
Reviewed by: Morgan Freeman Winslow, Maine
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you get what you paid for with this. Only doesn't work well on very hard,rocky dirt. Great for dandelion and witch grass. No bending, and weeds just pop off the shaft with a wack from the palm of you hand. Love it.

29.) Hound Dog better than I could have expected!
Reviewed by: oldasmethuselah
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I found the weeder very well made and much easier to use than I expected it to be. It even worked just fine when I tried pushing the top knob down with my hand, instead of stepping with my foot (tried this way because of arthritic hip). Used it on dandelions in the lawn and quack grass and pigweed in the garden. Have to confess that it didn't pull the whole dandelion root, but that was fine with me because I was pulling the dandelions to eat.(Delicious! Sautee greens and any unopened buds in olive oil with fresh sliced garlic. When wilted add a little water. If not a vegan, also add some sliced ham, salami, or cooked bacon. Cover and simmer over low heat about 5 minutes or just until tender. Nice with some Italian bread, for a delicious "green", eco-friendly lunch!) Anyway, thanks Weed Hound - it was a happy purchase!

30.) Great yard tool1
Reviewed by: KidsDoc
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This is our second weed hound. I had bought one for my husband from QVC about 10 years ago and it finally broke. It is great for removing any weed but especially dandelions with the entire root. There are a lot of weeders on the market but none are the same.

31.) Huge relief
Reviewed by: threestepsforward Honolulu
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This is my first weed puller so I don't know how it compares to others, but it has given me hope to overcome the dandelions this year. It is best used after a good rain, when the soil is soft. You have to aim well at the center of the weed, then twist and pull. It's immediate gratification.

32.) Much faster than Long Handled Dandelion Weeder
Reviewed by: cattledogit
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This is much faster at pulling dandelions and other spot weeds. It doesn't always get the full tap root, but neither does the dandelion weeder without a lot of effort. In that time I could pull several weeds with the Weed Hound. I'll make a second pass in a couple of months if needed for those weeds that manage to sprout again.

33.) Weed Hound
Reviewed by: Z. Brisson NC
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This is the best product I have ever purchased for getting weeds up by roots. This is a great product.

34.) ECO friendly, simple and effective
Reviewed by: joohop Jackson Heights, NY United States
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As a new home owner with lawns full of weeds, I wanted to find an eco-friendly way to get rid of weeds. I bought the Weed Hound after reading the reviews here on Amazon. I have to say the Weed Hound is an ingenious device that is very effective in getting weeds out. Before I had the Weed Hound, I had to use a trowel and dig around the roots and pull out the weeds. This left 3" to 4" divots in my lawn. The Weed Hound did the same thing, but left only maybe a half inch divot, and was a lot easier on my back. I was easily able to pull out many Broadleaf Plantain weeds out completely with roots. My only complaint is that the device started jamming, and hitting it with my hand to unjam it started to hurt. This was after probably 1/2 hour of use. Despite this, I still was very impressed by the Weed Hound and recommend it as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical sprays. The Weed Hound is well worth the cost.

35.) Outstanding product
Reviewed by: John D. Bell Northwestern Oklahoma
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The weed hound eliminates all bending over or getting on my knees to pull weeds....I saw one being used and decided to buy one and I am very pleased with the product..

36.) One Of The Best Garden Tools
Reviewed by: Max MA
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I purchased the "Weed Hound" for my son after hearing stories of his back breaking removal of weeds. he was sceptical when I first told him abound the "Weed Hound". However, it is currently his favorite garden tool.

37.) No More Back Pain or Sore Knees
Reviewed by: BuckskinGal Volente, TX USA
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The "Weed Hound" is one of the most important tools that I have now. No longer do I have to bend over, or, mess with moving a nuisance knee pad around to do my weeding, and, I don't dread pulling weeds anymore; the "Hound Dog" does all the work for me. All I do is aim it at the center of the weed, step on the metal peg & it does the rest; pulls up the whole weed, root and all. It's durable and so easy to operate. Thank you Hound Dog for an incredibly simple, yet, ingenious tool that has taken the dredge out of weed pulling and has put the joy back into yard work.

Tip: For multiple weeds in one area in soft ground, push the "Weed Hound" into the center of the weed by hand and discard them into a pile near you; it's faster than releasing each weed into a bucket.

38.) Effective if the ground is wet
Reviewed by: LawyerMom USA
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Use this weed hound after a good rain soak or after you've watered the area that you intend to weed. I agree with another reviewer that this thing is addictive. You just want to go after those dandelion patches after you've pulled those monsters out of the ground and seeing those 3-4 inch long roots trailing after it.

I'm happy to have a tool that will save my back and effective pull out weeds by the root without having to resort to chemicals to treat my lawn. The little patches of soil that the weed hound displaces is also not too noticeable. The only thing I could think to improve this product is if the tongs were a little bit longer, it would help get even more of the root out.

39.) unbelievable
Reviewed by: Smyrna Genes Yarmouth, ME
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I have never written a testimonial - I just cannot resist for this item. I have used many "weeders" over the years - nothing has ever worked so well as the weed hound. Easy to use with no stooping and consistently works. Buy it. In fact, buy two and give one as a gift.

40.) Great weed puller
Reviewed by: R. Heard
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This Hound Dog weed puller is great! It is easy to use and gets the roots. My kids actually ask if they can use it.

41.) Hound Dog weeder
Reviewed by: Cynthia M. Greiner norwalk, ohio
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Great for pulling weeds. You have to find the center of the weed however in order to pull it out properly. Good for the price.

42.) Great for dandelions!
Reviewed by: A. Sanders
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The weed hound works great! I purchased a home not too long ago, and with it came a yard full of weeds. I don't think I'll ever catch up with the dandelions, but there's something mighty satisfying about plucking them roots and all from the earth with this tool. It doesn't require much effort to insert it into the ground and yank out a giant weed along with its roots. I'd recommend it to anyone who has dandelions and a bit of patience.

43.) Durable, effective dandelion puller
Reviewed by: Flagman Duluth, MN
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I got one of these almost twenty years ago from a local hardware store, and it still works like the day I brought it home. A little hard to use in rocky turf, the unit pulls out the weed with the tap root on most occasions. You have to locate the center of each plant and if you miss, it can be a little hard to re"grab" the dandelion, but 95% or more of the time it gets the whole thing. My hand gets a little sore from pounding the top to release the weeds after it's been dug up, and the weed piles multiply fast. Not hard to get a few hundred an hour, I paid my kids two cents for each one they got out and they went to lots of movies as they grew up.

44.) Weird looking, but it work!
Reviewed by: LEER
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Friend of mine from Michigan recommended this to me and so I figured I would try it out. This tool was carefully thought out and designed well. Hats off to the engineers of the Weed Hound!

It does work well, but you still have to physically get off the couch and USE it, LOL. :D

I tried to find it local, but no one carried it so I ended up ordering it through Amazon.

Thanks!

45.) great product
Reviewed by: Martin A. Pesek
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This product works great for my wife whom has a bad back and makes weeding easier for her.

46.) Hound Dog Weeder.
Reviewed by: blue sky Carbondale, CO USA
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Excellent, heavy duty product that delivers on its promise. Like it so well, bought more for early Christmas gifts and have received appreciative comments on the device's effectiveness. Would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to weed their lawn without bending over. It has the side benefit of aerating the lawn. A++++++++++++++++++.......

47.) HANDY HOUND
Reviewed by: M. RICH MICHIGAN
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I HAVE A VERY BAD BACK. MY HOUND IS AMAZING.....DOES
A LOT OF WORK AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEED IT...

48.) Hound Dog Products The Weed Hound
Reviewed by: T. Martin Louisville, KY United States
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Great and speedy service, arrived in excellent condition, product just as described.

49.) Once you figure things out, this guy is a champ!!!!!
Reviewed by: Displaced Tundra Bum Rochester, MN
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I've had this yard tool for about 2 years and haven't gotten to use it much until this year. I had a nasty invasion of dandelions in my yard this year due to neglect from renters the previous 3 years while we had to move away temporarily. I knew I had this but I remembered it being not very good at getting the weed root. It would basically break the taproot right off about 2-3 inches down, thus not really killing the weed but merely getting the visual side of it gone. Well, I did it again this year and sure enough, it was doing the same thing. I was NOT happy! Everyone swore by this thing and I felt I got robbed. It wasn't doing what it was supposed to do! ARGH!
Well, I happened to run across a web page about pulling dandelions that said the taproot is very fragile and that one would have better luck pulling one out complete if the ground was moistened. I thought maybe this would work with the Weed Hound. So after a gentle rain, I got in the yard and tried it. Sure enough, reading that was the key! It was pulling dandelions, taproot and all, with very little effort! I was shocked at just how effective it was. Some of these taproots were up to a foot long! And once I got this figured out, pulling those nasty buggers actually became fun and addictive! Once I started, I pulled and pulled and the next thing I knew it was nearly 5 hours later! I'm loving it now! There's something strangely satisfying when you see that taproot just hanging down off the end of the Weed Hound's spikes...
So if you are having troubles with this tool doing the same thing, try doing it after a rain or watering of your lawn. Night and day difference, LITERALLY! I nearly thought about throwing this thing out until I read that. After this, I'll never get rid of this guy! There's nothing that works better than this short of some chemical.
I don't remember reading anything about using this on moist soil on the packaging, thus only the four star rating. (Which, really, I would have only knocked maybe half a star if Amazon let me) Had I known this all along, this easily would have been the firmest 5-star rating I've ever done. That's how much I love this thing. And as an added bonus, it even does aeration! Good thing, because my yard needs that, too...

50.) Add me to Club Hound!
Reviewed by: Danielle Mari Chicago, IL
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I'm a novice gardener and have become the steward of a sadly overgrown garden. I bought this blindly after having spent a day kneeling and ripping up weeds by hand. I lucked out! What a great product. It's solidly constructed and has some real heft to it. I did have some issues getting used to how it worked at first. After a while, I got the rhythm and had a blast destroying unsuspecting dandelions and milkweed. I sure hope the neighbors didn't hear me as I laughed maniacally at the death of those weedy invaders!

Why knock off a star? I did find that a little twisting motion applied as I pulled up slowly helped to get the entire root system. I also noted that sometimes the hound got a little greedy at times and pulled up a lot of soil. I just knocked it off and pushed it back into the divot. And finally, the metal sometimes gets a little stuck and tough to release if I get a little to carried away with weed assassination. I really had to whack it to get it to work again- but keeping that in mind prevented further issues. I also bet I could squirt a little WD40 in there to get it moving again.

All in all- absolutely worth the money!

51.) Works Very Well
Reviewed by: B. Burnham Massachusetts USA
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I bought this for my wife who hates dandelions. It works 90% of the time at removing the entire tap root - some are just too big or too deep. The tool can get stuck if you aren't forceful with it - be prepared to use your fist/palm to eject the offending dandelion - only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 stars.

52.) The weed hound is no dog!
Reviewed by: T. Arbour Salt Lake City, UT
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I can't beleive the weedhound works so well, its well worth the money. It worked so well for me that I bought one for my father's birthday!

53.) Great Product
Reviewed by: D. Fassio
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This weed puller works great. It does work best when the ground is wet and I found that giving it a twist allows the tougher weeds to come right up. I bought one for my 82 year father who loves to garden and he thinks it is great.

54.) amazing weed puller
Reviewed by: M. Sponseller Akron, OH
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The weeds pop right out if you aim it right over the roots. If you have a lot of weeds you will need plenty of time. No recurring cost like lawn treatments and no nasty chemicals. Works great on dandelions.

55.) It works! Dandelion roots gone - yet my back & my fingers feel great!
Reviewed by: Nature Mom w/ 2 children + EE & Management degrees Massachusetts USA
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This tool really does work! It often pulls the dandelion and roots out in one easy step on the parts of our lawn that have thicker grass and less rocky soil. The dandelions near the edge of the driveway sometimes take a couple of attempts to get the whole thing...as did other areas that had rockier soil. This is sooooo much faster than when I was trying to dig them out with garden hand tools. Plus my back doesn't hurt, my fingers don't hurt -- and my fingernails are staying nice and clean! Works great in the garden too (on other weeds).

Bottom Line: Definitely worth the money! Would make a great gift too!

56.) goodbye weeds
Reviewed by: Dave O Massachusetts
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quality construction and easy to use. Gets weeds out with the root. Leaves a little bigger hole than I expected, but they fill in fast and this is not a problem. I can get rid of my dandilions without having all those ugly brown patches in my lawn.

57.) Best Weed tool on the market
Reviewed by: Lucaso Oly, WA
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I love this tool. Mine came without any instructions so I had to figure out that once you stomp on the weed you have to rack the slide handle up like a shotgun, and most of the time the weed literally flies out like a little organic bullet. Very cool.

The only thing I don't like is that I'm 6'3" and the angle of the handle (different than the one pictured) is uncomfortable on my wrists. Other that that it's an amazing tool. Definitely worth the $25 I paid.

58.) Saved my back
Reviewed by: Cody R. Harmon
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My yard has many, many weeds. Pulling them by had was getting to be too much. This product certainly made it easier. I don't know if I'm using it exactly right, I only seem to get the root about half the time. Still, this saves me a lot of bending over. It's made of steel, and seems extremely durable. It does leave holes in your yard, but I'll just count that as aeration. Overall, pretty good product.

59.) Love the Weed Hound, but I'm on my third replacement
Reviewed by: Outermagnolia Kitsap County, WA
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I love the Weed Hound. I used it to entirely clear my yard of hundreds of broad-leafed weeds over the course of a year. For those that haven't let their yards get overrun by them (or bought a house that came with them), it's a pretty painless way to go pesticide-free and have a great yard. My neighbors love it, too. It's oddly satisfying to see the weeds come up, tap root and all. One neighbor made fun of me for occasionally weeding the neighbors' yards, until she tried it herself and I just saw her weeding another neighbor's yard after she finished with hers. I've found it works best when the soil is moist, and therefore loosened. In dry and compacted soil, it's tougher to get the whole root. Yes, sometimes when I'm doing a lot of weeding, my hand gets a little sore from pushing/hitting the handle to pop them out, but if at first I don't succeed, I flip it over and hit the handle on the ground to release the weed. Usually, it's not a problem. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I'm on my third one in a year and a half. Granted, most people don't do near the weeding that I do and will be fine. But both times, I had the same problem (and I saw another review that mentioned the same thing). The metal piece that holds the nails in came loose, rendering it unusable; it seems like it should be soldered. It's so sturdy in every other regard but that is certainly the weak point. I also agree with that same user who warned against pushing too hard lest any of the nails are bent. I think I jammed it too hard on a rock hidden beneath the sod. It never worked very well after that, try as I might to bend the nail back in place. Anyway, I get about 90-95% of the weeds, tap root and all, on the first try. I don't have to bend over, I don't get dirty, and I can pop the weeds into a bucket without ever touching them. Under normal use, you'll probably never have a breakdown. Buy it!

60.) Hound Dog Product Review
Reviewed by: J. Turner Battle Creek, Michigan
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It works fine if you can get the dandelion when it first starts but most of mine had really dug in a root and the leaf span was bigger than what the Hound Dog could apparently handle so I ended up having to go with the Round Up.

61.) GENERALLY PLEASED
Reviewed by: Fred T. Shaw Jr.
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MY WIFE WANTED THIS TOOL TO REMOVE DANDELIONS FROM OUR LAWN. SHE WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE TOOLS PERFORMANCE IN RELATIVELY SOFT GROUND BUT FOUND IT A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT TO USE IN HARD PACKED SOIL. THE TOOL IS VERY STURDY AND CAN BE FORCED INTO ACTION WITHOUT FEAR OF BREAKAGE. SHE WAS IMPRESSED ENOUGH WITH THE WEED HOUND THAT SHE ORDERED ONE FOR HER MOM AND DAD, BOTH IN THEIR 80's.

62.) Worked well but created a new problem
Reviewed by: A. Lockard Cleveland, OH USA
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I bought one of these after glowing reports from a friend then testing hers myself. I, too, was committed to avoiding chemicals on my lawn, and had been doggedly trying to manage a significant infestation of dandelions by hand-digging. Indeed the Weed Hound is a snap to use, with a little tweaking on technique, such as properly centering on the plant/root and twisting to free any binding before pulling. So much better than bending over with a digger! That said, the problem came when I left the divots (not insignificantly sized) open, thinking a little aeration was a bonus. Apparently my dandelions had roots that went far deeper than the Weed Hound, and eventually I had new dandelions sprouting up from the bottom of the old divots (3" below ground level). Perhaps if I'd filled these holes, as another reviewer suggested for cosmetic reasons, this situation wouldn't have sprung up. As it was, the resulting problem was far worse than what I started with. This is an excellent tool, but I just wanted to share my experience and caution about the roots below the divot.

63.) Weeding wonder works as advertised
Reviewed by: Seattle Slim Seattle, Wa
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The list of specialized gadgets that over-promise and under-deliver is long and wonderful.. so persistent is their under performance that when a product does work as advertised, is well built despite a low price.. you keep looking for the catch to pop out at you.. but in the case of the "Weed Hound" - the only thing that pops are the dandelions.. the tool does have one flaw.. if the dandelions is too small it has nothing to grab on to.. but in those cases.. just use a trowel.. all my friends who have seen it in action.. buy one.. it will last a very long time.. and the punch and pop action is additive.. in an OCD sort of way.. kind of like dead-heading rhododendron flowers..

64.) Good Dog
Reviewed by: web surfer seattle wa
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Much easier and faster than pulling weeds by hand. Works very well on dandelions and other leafy weeds. Works okay on other weed types. My soil is a rocky clay mixture so it often times doesn't get the whole root.

65.) Good device with a few limitations
Reviewed by: Anand Thakur
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I have two dogs that spend alot of time in the backyard, so I'm not too comfortable with spraying herbicides all over the backyard. This device makes it easy to take a more reactive approach to weed control. It literally takes about 5 seconds to pop a weed out of the ground using this thing without having to bend over. Now that I have this device, I think I'll skip the herbicide and instead just pop out the occasional weed that comes up.

There are a couple of areas where this device falls short though:
1. It has a hard time grabbing weeds growing up against a hard surface - like near the foundation or sidewalk. It always take me several tries to grab onto the root in this situation and I usually end up pulling out the plant in 3 or 4 pieces.
2. If you have a grass with alot of thatch - for example bermuda grass like I have - it's hard to get to really small weeds without disrupting the lawn at the same time. Small weeds don't usually have very strong root systems anyway so they can be pulled out by hand pretty easily, but that is a hassle this tool is supposed to prevent.

For these reasons, I think I'll stick with herbicide from the front lawn. It's more important to me that the front lawn look "perfect" than the backyard, and with herbicide I can easily kill all the baby weeds rather than going after them by hand or waiting for them to get large enough to use this tool. The dogs don't spend much, if any, time on the front lawn anyway so herbicide doesn't bother me as much there. I'll use this tool to pull out whatever I can and then use herbicide to get the rest.

66.) Best weed puller
Reviewed by: Sherwood F. Hotaling
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This product does the job. You do not have to worry about it breaking, because it is make out of steel not plastic which you find a lot on the market. I have one that I have had over 5 years and I just brought a new one for my sister-in law since she could only find so-called plastic ones. She likes it very muchHound Dog Products HDP1-6 Weed Hound

67.) Hound Dog does dig
Reviewed by: Farmer Guy Southern NM
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This gadget actually does a good job at digging our weeds that are in grass such as dandelions. It worked very well for weeds with a shallower root. For deep roots, it still works but not as well.

68.) Easy on my back
Reviewed by: S. Rudinski Hornell, NY, US
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The weed hound really does work! I have back problems and can get rid of those dandelions without the pain. Thanks.

69.) Weed Hound Works Well
Reviewed by: J. William Spencer WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, US
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We've had our weed hound for a bit over a month. It seems well-built and works very well with most weeds. As other reviewers have noted, though, it has problems with long rooted weeds like the older dandelions or other weeds with large diameter roots. For those, it takes several attempts. Generally, however, we like this product and would buy it again.

70.) Perfect on open areas after the rain!
Reviewed by: book & garden lover Madison, WI
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I ordered this product after reading some customer reviews and now I've experienced some of the first results of using this
product. My parents have an acre lot in the country with some trees and also open areas of lawn. I took the weed hound out to their front lawn right after a spring rain and found that it worked great in areas that are not very close to trees. I carried a 5 gallon bucket for the dandelions, and I could not believe that in under one hour I had it overflowing with the dandelion plants with LONG TAP ROOTS!!! I also had a small container of patch grass seed with me, and I sprinkled a little of that seed mix over every place I had removed a dandelion.

Yes, the weed hound does remove some of the surface soil around the weed, but it's just a little larger area than a normal aeration machine would leave in the lawn. We continued to have rain, and the patch grass seed filled in very well. After a few mowings it's very hard to tell that a plug of dirt was removed from the lawn.

Some things to note regarding areas with trees...stubborn little dandelions seem to adapt their tap roots and curve around the tree roots...this tool cannot really remove the WHOLE tap root as often in that situation. But we all know that lawn area under trees is a bit more of a challenge than other areas of a lawn. I still recommend this product for how quickly it can take care of the open areas that are damp, and I can't believe how much better the lawn looks with just that quick process of the weed hound after a rainy day and a little bit of patch grass seed. Even better - my parents well water tastes normal without having any nasty weed-killing chemicals applied to their lawn. YOU GOTTA LOVE THOSE RESULTS!!!!

71.) Glad I purchased this tool
Reviewed by: Deborah Schmerda
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This tool is best used after a rain when the ground is likely to be willing to give up the root. It pulls up dandelions very easily compared to other hand weeders out there. I didn't give it a five star rating because the release mechanism can sometimes be a bit stubborn and hard on your hand. But I've recommended it to anyone complaining about dandelions. Passersby (both pedestrians and cars) have stopped to ask me about the tool--I've yet to pull a Tom Sawyer on them and get them to do my weeding for me, tho . . . ):)

72.) Works well and saves a lot of bending over
Reviewed by: M. Salsbury Hilliard, OH
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I bought this from Amazon when we started having to spend a lot of time in the yard weeding the flower beds. The constant bending over, grabbing, and pulling took a toll on my hands and back. I'd read a review of this product on a web site whose opinions I trust, and decided to get one.

Overall, I'm pleased with it. To pull a weed with this edger all you need to do is position it over the center of the plant, push down on the device, and pull it up by the handle. Its spikes surround the root of the weed and pull it (and a plug of dirt about the size of a C or D battery) out of the ground. Push down on the black knob and it spits out the weed.

If you use this on small-to-medium weeds right after a rain, it will be one of the easiest weeding jobs you've ever done. You'll pull up weed after weed, using the black knob to eject them right into your lawn waste receptacle. You probably won't have to bend down at all.

My biggest complaint about this device is that periodically it "sticks" after picking up a weed and you have to apply a fair amount of force or a good "smack" on the black knob to release the weed.

It's really good at pulling up random weeds, dandelions, and smaller plants. It's not so good with things that have wide, shallow roots like crabgrass. It's also not so good for anything large or with really deep roots, as it only goes about 3-4 inches into the soil. If you keep after your lawn and flower beds, though, you probably don't have anything like that in there that you need to worry about. And if you do, there's always the old fashioned way - but at least you won't be having to bend down for EVERY weed you pull.

73.) Hound Dog has fleas
Reviewed by: C. Primozich Austin, TX USA
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After reading the other reviews, I had high hopes for the Hound Dog. The tool is mediocre at best in my opinion. It's probably great in certain conditions and with certain weeds. My weeds are varied and my ground conditions range from pea gravel to dirt to grass to soil. The other aspect that doesn't work so well for me is the time. I guess I should have seen this coming but it's just much more efficient to be on your knees with an old fashioned dandelion puller (not even sure what they're called but the long metal tool with the prong on the end) than a tool that has to be centered over the weed, then steps 2 and 3....When I weed, I want to get it done quickly even if it causes me a little extra pain. That said the Hound Dog is inexpensive enough that I don't feel I got screwed, I think my expectations were too high.

74.) Ok, but no substitute for a fishtail weeder
Reviewed by: Constantinos Nikou Pittsburgh, PA
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I got this tool and fell in love with it first. I walked around my dandelion-ridden yard popping out plants and putting the little holes in the ground. Even one of the nails that are the prongs (yes, they are just nails) bent, but it still did okay.

The thing is, it only works well when the ground is soft. Hard ground (like much of my yard) will stop it, and you end up just grinding up the plant instead of pulling it out. And believe the other reports that it doesn't always grab the root all the way. And it will also grab a decent chunk of dirt too.

Today I gave up fighting in hard dirt and got down on my knees with the fishtail weeder, like I'd done before I got this tool. Works like a charm. It's a 5 dollar old-skool tool whose design has stood the test of time. If you have a hard time bending over, then try out the Weed Hound (borrow one if you can first). But if you can work on your knees, or don't mind bending over, stick with a hand weeder. It's actually faster and more effective.

75.) It's not all that...
Reviewed by: J. Bruce Bennet, NE USA
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This contraption is better than stooping and pulling by hand, and it is fun and easy to use. I just am finding it difficult to pull anything but medium to small dandelions in normal soil conditions. It doesn't work well in wet or damp dirt. I would say it pulls the dandelions out (root and all) 3 out of 5 times. I was fairly disappointed because I bought this due to the good reviews.

76.) It works - barely
Reviewed by: tb3 Seattle, WA
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It's not a bad implement in some ways.

Take a look at the picture to see how it works: Those rods / teeth / spikes at the bottom are the grabbing component. The mechanism forces them closed when they are in the ground all of about two inches (see the pedal point / that doesn't move, though it's the disc that drives the mechanism.

But here's how well I think it works:
1. This device is able to grab the entire root system of anything but the most close to ground plants. It goes all of two and a half inches into the ground, and its grabbing clasp (rods/teeth/spikes) have no dexterity to speak of. It's the mechanism.

2. Soft soil is an absolute must. You can't get this thing into the ground by force. It won't work (and it's in your instruction manual to do this)

3. Even so, the damage it does I'm sure does put stress on a plant, and you don't have to sit on your rear to pull out your weeds.

My conclusion?
Depends. We'd all probably do best to just mow our dandelions down before they seed and then go at them with the hand weeder (something that looks like a probe with a Y on it, not like a trowel) to dig up the roots entirely. This'll save time in the long run.

But the dog i's not a complete piece of junk. Go ahead and half-(rear) it if you like. If so, this two to three star worthy thing is probably useful. If you are the right size -

Don't buy this if you're six feet tall. Don't do it - you will throw out your back leaning over.

But to anyone who's, say, between four and a half to five feet tall: this thing seems built for you. Give it a look.


77.) Clever design. Poor durability.
Reviewed by: retrorocket.com Durham, NC
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The Hound Dog did wonders helping me pull up large amounts of crabgrass in my yard. However: The tool quickly wore out.

The first point of failure on the Hound Dog was the moving central shaft that pushes the nails into the ground. If you are working in sandy or gravelly soil, the shaft will bend if you apply too much force or weight. Once the shaft is bent, the nails will not come together at a point, and the tool will no longer be able to pinch the weeds to pull them up. You can only push down from a step located on one side of the tool, which greatly increases the chances of slowly bending the shaft in one direction through repeated use. If you get one of these, my suggestion is: Don't put all your weight on it. If it feels like it doesn't want to go into the ground, reposition and try again.

I managed to hammer the shaft partially back into shape. This got me a little more use out of the tool before I hit the second point of failure. The nails came loose from the tool and fell out. Beating the tool with a hammer might have brought this on of course, but I wouldn't have gotten any more use out of the tool otherwise. At this point, the Hound Dog was unfixable and I threw it out.

Of the tools that I have seen, the Hound Dog has the best mechanism for pulling weeds. I will probably buy another one, even though I know it will not last me very long. I would be willing to spend more on a similar tool that lasts longer, as I feel wasteful having to treat such a tool as a disposable item.

78.) Not as good as advertised
Reviewed by: J. Carey
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First let me say that the Weed Hound does pull up the roots, or rather SOME of the root, roughly 2 - 4 inches. I don't consider my lawn any more compacted than the average but the only time that the Weed Hound really works for me is after a good soaking rain and then - like I said before - a few inches (at most) of the root. In other words the dandelions won't grow back next week but they will definitely be back before the end of summer.
PS I twist the Weed Hound, just like they recomend for difficult soil.

79.) Not quite as advertised...
Reviewed by: R. Doll Rives Jct, MI
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Bought the Weed Hound as a gift for my wife (I know it sounds crazy) based on the specs and positive reviews. In our experience, it worked fairly well on small/young weeds but only managed to pull the tops off of bigger weeds leaving the root in the ground for us to deal with next year. It sounds better than it works from our perspective.

80.) Hound Dog Weed Hound
Reviewed by: Linda Horseheads, NY
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After reading so many positive reviews of this tool, I have to say that I was disappointed. We have had a very nasty invasion of dandelions this year and I really wanted to "go green" and avoid using any toxic chemicals. I waited until after 2 days of heavy rain to first use this new tool before attempting to remove the dandelions as suggested by many other reviewers. But I was very disappointed with the results. The Weed Hound was very easy to use - just place directly over the the center of the dandelion, push down with the foot, twist, and pull. But all I got was the green vegetation above ground and not the taproot. My little "hand weed tool" was successful in removing dandelions with the full taproot or at least 70 % of it about 50 % of the time. Unfortunately, the Weed Hound did not remove the taproots of the dandelions almost 100% of the time.

I hope that some other reviewers will have some suggestions for me to increase the effectiveness of this tool!

81.) small weeds
Reviewed by: retired person
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This thing works on small weeds, but the tines are too small for the big ones.You have to have good boots on when using this.

82.) Average mechanical weed removal device
Reviewed by: A. M. Pon
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As a device to remove weeds without the use of chemicals I would say that this is an average device. I'm not sure that it can remove deep roots, and you will get some contact stress when releasing the weed/dirt caught after stepping, i.e., you need to tap the knob with some force - - would probably get a sore hand in a short time.

83.) Hound Dog Dandelion Puller
Reviewed by: M. Rae where the dandelions grow
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The design concept is good but this tool needs some reconfiguration before it's truly effective.

1. The pulling tines should be a bit longer. (They aren't long enough to grab on and pull up the whole dandelion root, even in wet soil.)

2. The diameter of the base of the tines (where they are mounted) needs to be about 1/4 inch more. (Would give a better chance of grabbing onto the root as the exact center of a dandelion is sometimes hard to eyeball.)

3. Shaft of tool needs to be about 3 inches longer. (So the tool-user doesn't have to bend over so much to use this thing.)



84.) Only okay
Reviewed by: Rosanne Fischer Port Richey, FL United States
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Was fairly disappointed in this product's performance. Have to place it Just Right and soil needs to be Just So - otherwise wind up yanking away at branches of weed and not the weed itself.

85.) Hard to use and ineffective
Reviewed by: S. Word
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Had the same experience as several others. I can only get it to pull up a small part of the root. I have a Fiskars weed eater that works much, much better, but unfortunately the model has been discontinued.

86.) Amazon Jacked the price
Reviewed by: Carla Rickerd Aurora, CO USA
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I put this in my cart, waited a day to think it over and it went from $14.95 to $23.21.
Increase of over 60%.
Amazon sure knows how to screw a person over.

87.) Horrible Tool - Broke after 1st Try
Reviewed by: Oscar Dearborn, MI
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Do NOT waste your money on this piece of metal. I really can't call it a tool if it doesn't work. Feels like I just threw $30 down the crapper. I used it one saturday and then I tried using it the next saturday, after a few weeds it broke. The solid pole inside, which is used to eject the pulled weed, broke at the weld point. There is no repairing it. It is very cheaply made. See for yourself. Go to a hardware store and check it out. The portion that pulls the weeds is made out of regular hardware nails and the pole down the center is connected via a very poor spot weld. Save yourself $, buy something else.

88.) Does Not Get Root!
Reviewed by: not much for mulch east coast
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I have used this on dandelions and it does pull off the top of the weed that is above ground but it does not remove the root! Looks like I am back to old fashioned hand tool to remove root.
The product has nails at the end that close together in the ground. They should have spent 0.30 more on product and used longer nails.
Too bad design of the product doesnt allow me to substitute nails that actually might work removing the root.
Oh well. Return of product to store coming.

89.) Did not pull entire tap root
Reviewed by: mutant_12 westby, wi United States
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The Hound Dog would get the leaves and, if you aimed well, the top 1/2" of the tap root (Dandelion, russian thistle, burdock, etc). But it did not get the entire root, so the darn weed just keeps coming back.

I am still looking for a better weed puller, for now I'll contine to crawl around with my hand tools.

90.) Don't Buy
Reviewed by: cricket here NC USA
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This item does not pull up weeds. It does make a hole in the ground. Save your money and pull the weeds yourself, because even with this you'll be doing just that.

Features of Hound Dog Products HDP1-6 Weed Hound

The Hound Dog Products "Weed Hound" stand-up weeder pulls weeds by their roots quickly and easily! It requires no bending and no chemicals, making weeding easier both on you and on your garden. The weeder can also be used to aerate soil for a healthier lawn. Like all Hound Dog Products tools, the Weed Hound features durable steel construction and rust-proof finishes for long-lasting wear; its comfortable grips and upright design make gardening easier on your hands, knees, and back. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

1.) Weeding tool for efficient, effective weed removal;
2.) Stand-up weeder: pulls weeds by roots quickly and easily;
3.) Durable steel construction and rustproof finishes for long-lasting wear;
4.) Long-handled, patented design allows use from standing position; includes bag clip;
5.) Limited lifetime warranty;

Package Height x Length x Width: 36 in. x 36 in. x 9 in.
Package Weight: 2.9 lbs.

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