Recommended Products
Here are dog training products I frequently recommend – tried by time, trusted by me.
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Training Collars
1. Starmark Small
2. Starmark Large
3. Martingale with stainless steel chain and quick release buckle XS-L
4. Martingale with fabric chain and quick release buckle
5. Herm Sprenger prong collars, various sizes in Chrome, in Stainless steel, in Black Stainless steel. Here is a HS quick release buckle for ease of use.
6. Halti, head collar
7. Gentle Leader, head collar
8. Back up safety for any collar
9. Slip collar (can also be used as safety)
10. Dogtra remote collar
11. Mini Educator remote collar
Leashes and Long Lines
1. Biothane leash and long line with solid brass hardware. For walking, 4-6ft is recommended. For long line, 15ft is good in 3/8″ width.
2. Slip lead 3/8″ or 1/2″ width, 4-6ft.
3. Cotton long line 15ft
4. Women’s Work Gloves to avoid slobber and handle long line without blisters or rope burns. A pair of running gloves works well too, but is not water resistant.
Rewards (Food and Toy)
1. Tug with two handles
2. Tug ball
3. Tug ball with bungee
4. Puppy fleece tug (not for serious chompers)
5. Puppy leather tug (a bit more resistant)
6. Loose ChuckIt balls – my Puma’s preferred reward, second to only ducks.
7. Happy Howie’s treat roll (cut it to appropriate size). Dogs love it and it’s easy to cut to your dog’s size. Great to use in muzzles (cut thin and long).
8. Train-Me! treats, soft and small.
9. Buddy Biscuits training treats, soft and small – budget option.
10. Pet Botanicals training treats, soft and small.
Miscellaneous
1. Chew Proof tether 16-40 inches
2. Chew Proof tether 5ft
3. Silicone treat pouch
4. Sturdy fabric treat pouch
5. Ollie fresh food – get 70% off your first box. I feed half Ollie, half other things.
6. 5-in-1 origins supplement, great for digestion and coat health. I notice a significant decrease in shedding of boarding dogs when I give this regularly at my house. Can be used at full strength or as topper.
6. Pet tag silencer – the only one I found that works!
7. Kong dupe – not for extreme chewers but works to freeze meals.
8. Place cot that doesn’t slide around much.