Here is some of the training tools and equipment we recommend! Most links will bring you to Amazon. Products from small businesses will lead you directly to their website.
The Essentials
The things listed here are both incredibly useful and very accessible. They require little to no experience to utilize well, and they have a wide variety of applications and uses.
- Flat buckle collar or body harness
- 6ft leash
- 15-20ft leash: Viper Biothane (1/2″)
- Food rewards
- Treat pouch: Rapid Rewards Pouch, Sipsey Wilder Rover
- Enrichment toys (food dispensers, chews, etc)
Intermediate Specialized Tools & Equipment
These tools have fewer applications, or may require some additional instruction to utilize effectively. Most of these tools are utilized for skills beyond basic foundation training, or for teams that need a little extra support for the foundations.
- Head halter: Dogmatic, Halti
- Front clip harness: PetSafe 3-in-1, 2Hounds Freedom Harness
- Whistle: Acme 210.5 (Short Range), 211.5 (Long Range), 535* (Adjustable)
- Muzzle: Baskerville Ultra, Birdwell, JAFCO Vinyl, many more
- Toys: tugs, balls, bumpers
- Flirt pole: Squishy Face
- Mat: Coleman Camping Bed, Washable Puppy Pads
- Cot: K&H, Coolaroo, or Kuranda*
- Retractable leash: Flexi
Advanced Specialized Tools & Equipment
These tools are typically only used for advanced training – complex skills, sports, precision work, or behavior modification training.
- Electronic collar: Dogtra or Garmin brand**
- Target board
- Pull tabs / bringsel
- Pivot bowl: Fortex*
- Motivation box / reinforcement box
- Remote treat dispenser: Treat & Train or Pet Tutor
* Indicates brand that I do not have personal experience with, but that has been recommended by peers.
**We no longer recommend any Educator branded products, including any of their bark or e-collars.
