Recommended Products
Tools and products to make life with your dog easier
Below are the products we recommend for training as well as living with your dog. Each product contains a link to purchase. Please note we receive a commission from these links.
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar - 3.0mm
Prong collars are the safest collar on the market today for your pulling dog. The martingale mechanics of the collar make it impossible for your dog to choke themselves, while providing even pressure around the neck to give direction to your dog. 3.0mm size is compatible with dogs 40-80lbs.
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar - 2.25mm
Even small dogs can benefit from the prong collar. The clear communication that the prong collar provides gives even and quick pressure on and off. Many times small dogs have learned to ignore leash pressure and the prong collar gives a way for us to show them what leash pressure means. 2.25mm size is compatible with dogs under 40lbs.
E-Collar Technologies
E-Collars are the single most effective training tool for getting your dog off leash reliable. E-Collar Technologies is our most recommended brand with any of their models. The Mini Educator being our favorite. Available in multi-dog sets as well to keep everything on one easy to use remote.
Slip Lead
For your light puller or dog transitioning off the prong collar a slip lead is a great tool to teach or continue reinforcing leash pressure. We recommend the smaller width of 3/8" for all dogs for ease of handling.
Dog Cot
Cots are the perfect bed for teaching the place command due to being elevated off the floor. This gives your dog a more defined area to stay on rather than hanging off the edges of normal beds. They also tend to be cooler and more chew proof because they are stuffing free while still providing support.
Long Line
A long line is a crucial tool in transitioning to off leash life with your dog. Once your dog understands your commands and you are proofing them in new environments a back up is necessary until your dog has enough experiences to comply every time. A long line prevents your dog from practicing blowing off commands. We use a biothane lead for ease of cleaning and a handless leash to prevent any snags.
Training Treats
Treats are a must for any canine household! For training, we recommend Pet Botanics Mini Training Rewards. Perfect size for delivering a reward and not too full of calories, and not too smelly for us humans.
Chew Treats
Bully sticks are a safe alternative to rawhide chews. Rawhide is dangerous and should never be given to your dog due to unsafe ingredients and the high chance of causing a blockage in your dogs digestive tract. Bully sticks come in many sizes for all sizes of dogs.