Handy Training Supplies for Dog Owners
Our Favorite Training Supplies
Here is a collection of our tried and true training tools and supplies! These are all items I have personally used with my dogs and my client dogs. We put gear through the wringer in this household, so in our experience these items are worth the purchase!
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Biothane Long Lines, Leashes, and Collars
I'm a huge biothane lover- I use these products daily!
Biothane long lines are perfect for when you want to give your dog room to roam but are still working on off leash reliability, are exploring an on-leash only environment, or just need a little extra control/safety measure. Biothane is easy to wash, doesn't hold odor, and doesn't stain like traditional dog collars/leashes.
I use the "Tufflex" and "Big Dawg" line of collars from Gun Dog Supply (they can come with a free ID tag).
For Biothane long lines I either use a variety from Amazon or K9 Tactical Gear. I also use the 5ft Biothane leashes from K9 Tactical Gear.
Links to gear:
Gun Dog Supply Biothane Collars
These collars provide a vibrate correction and sharp stimulation correction to barking dogs.
(better suited for detecting/correcting whining, howling, yipping, and barking. Lots of new features)
Training Cots/Place Cots
We utilize a variety of place cots during training as a way to generalize the behavior of the "place" command and teaching the dog its "home base" when it doesn't have any active direction from its owner.
Coolaroo cots are the most cost effective, but Kuranda and K9 Ballistics are longer lasting.
Crates & Kennels!
Having a quality crate can make training and transport so much easier and safer! Most dogs can make due with a wire kennel in the house- but riding in the car calls for something that is going to protect you and your dog in case of a wreck. The right kennel can also help prevent escapes and help with kennel related anxiety in some cases.
The Gunner Kennel: The king of all travel kennels.
Gunner's are STURDY and crash-tested in labs and real life. They're bulky and expensive, but worth it. They typically make better car kennels than the kennel you keep your dog in daily. The reason being you order a kennel with adequate space for your pup, but not too much extra room as you don't want them to get thrown around and injured in an accident.
Ruff Land Kennels: The all-purpose happy medium
RuffLands are well built Roto-mold Kennels. They are easy to clean, almost completely chew proof, and aren't as heavy as a Gunner or Impact Crate. They're also the more affordable option! There is many options for buying them online and in-store!
Impact Crates: For the Houdini/Destructive/Anxious Pup
Impacts are built to contain the most intense of crate destructors/escape artists, and they have been useful to both me and my clients with dogs dealing with high anxiety levels. However I only recommend the High Anxiety Crate due to it's build and my experience with it!
PS: sometimes you can find these kennels used on Facebook marketplace and save a little $ but keep in mind they won't come with the same warranty and etc.
Biothane Quick Snap Bungee Collars for
E-Collars
These Biothane Quick-Snap Bungee collars made to replace the standard E-collar straps are such a small but majorly convenient thing to upgrade! No more guessing if you've got your dog's e-collar strap too loose or too tight. No more feeding the collar through the buckle and adjusting every time you put it on your dog.
With this collar you adjust it once to make the proper fit on your dog's neck and then it's easy on and easy off for you from there on out!
(Make sure your collar is compatible before purchasing!)
Training Pouches, Bait Bags, & Aprons
There's nothing quite like washing your clothes just to find you've washed a half bag of kibble or smelly dog treats in with your favorite jacket... now all of your clothes and your washer smell like dog food.
That's one of the reasons why I utilize a training apron or bait bag to hold my treats for training sessions. My favorite is my Redline K-9 training apron because it has huge pockets, but I reach for something smaller as well in certain situations!
We are adding more training tools and product recommendations for our clients soon!
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