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The right tools make any job easier, including raising your dog!
I only recommend products I have road tested and use with client dogs or my personal dogs.
Puppy Toys
What toys are best for bitey puppies? Toys with long, floppy, gangly parts!
The increased movement creates attraction to the toy, rather than our hands. Links to my favorites are below.
Pro Tip: I recommend keeping these toys put away and bringing them out only for active engagement when you play together.
Training Equipment, Leashes & Safety Backups
Treat Pouches
You’ll not get far in your training without one! Beware of using the bag the treats came in, as it can lead to “my dog only listens when I have treats.” Train like a pro.
Drag Leashes
Until your puppy is trustworthy around the house, a drag leash is a great tool for control. Use an inexpensive leash, as it will be dragged around and likely chewed on. Be sure to snip off the loop.
Safety Backup Clip
A motivated or panicked dog can scoot out of most harnesses and collars in a heartbeat. A backup clip allows you to connect to multiple places on your dog to prevent you from losing control of your dog.
Leather Leashes
If your hands are raw from your nylon or rope leash, this is an absolute game changer. Buttery soft, Leerburg’s leather leashes are my favorite! I prefer a ½” width for small/ medium dogs, and ¾” width for large dogs. Choose from many size options.
Tab Leash
Tab leashes are a great way to hold your dog accountable during training around the house. This one features an O ring so you don’t need to remove it to attach your leash when heading out for a walk.
Tab Leash
Tab leashes are an excellent way to hold your dog accountable during training around the house. This leather tab has a lovely chestnut color and a nice firm grip.
Long Lines
For a consistent recall command, and to allow your dog additional freedom, get a long line! I recommend between 15’ and 30’, depending on your space. Choose from lots of colors and lengths.
Crates & Accessories
Wire Crates
Wire crates are my preferred choice for puppies, as you can purchase one crate with a divider panel instead of having to size up every few months. Choose a crate that will fit your puppy’s future full size and use the divider to make it smaller for now.
Chew Resistant Crate Pads
I have these in every crate in my boarding program. If your dog tends to chew their bed, look no further- these are by far the most durable I’ve found. The heavy duty material is machine washable, too– and there’s no cover to remove. Just throw the whole thing in the wash.
Chew Proof Crate Pads
Yes, chew proof! For the most extreme chewer, this is a step up from the Chew Resistant pads. The frame prevents holes from even getting started, and they’ll replace it free with their 4-month guarantee. It may look pricey, but not when you add up how many times you’ve replaced those cheap ones…
Water Pails
Bowls can flip and make a mess in a crate, but pails secure to the side and are less prone to spills. I have these in every crate in my boarding program. Pro Tip: Don’t provide water in the crate until after potty training is complete.
Wood Crate Topper
The crate will be a part of your life for months or years. Take back some of the lost space by using a wood topper – great for decor, or storing your pup’s enrichment toys that you reserve only for crate time.
Crate Cover
Covering the top and 2-3 sides of a crate transforms it into a cozy den, helping your dog settle down and feel safe. Dogs nap longer and have lower stress when their crates are covered.
Settling Down / Crate Time
Toppl Feeders
I use them daily! Whether for treats or a meal, they are an amazing enrichment activity that engages your dog for so much longer than a traditional bowl. Fill with healthy treats like mashed banana, pumpkin or sweet potato; or with soaked kibble for a meal. Pop in the freezer for extra long engagement time.
Hollow Bones
Great for filling with banana, peanut butter, cream cheese, purees, soaked kibble, etc. Pop it in the freezer for extra long engagement time. I find these tend to capture dogs’ interest for chewing long after the food appears to be gone. Use with caution if your dog is a power chewer.
Deer Antlers
These all-natural, wild shed deer antlers make great long-lasting chews to keep pups busy. I like these because they are sourced in the USA, not just packaged here. Use in moderation for antlers with lots of marrow.
Yak Cheese Chews
These are great natural chews for crate time! The unique flavor is popular with many puppies. As with any chew, monitor and remove it when it gets too small, to prevent choking.
Beef Butcher Chews
Not for the faint of heart, these natural chews are beef ribs, hooves, and trachea. Dogs love them as chews, and I love that they are humanely sourced and from grass fed, free-range stock in the USA.
Compressed Rawhide Bones
Many puppies love these, so they’re great for settling down. Important: This is compressed rawhide, not regular rawhide. I do not recommend giving rawhide. As with any chew, monitor and remove when it gets too small, to prevent choking.
Crate Lick Sticks
Designed to lock onto wire crates and Revol crates, these lick sticks work like lick mats to create a positive association with crate training. Use any soft treat and freeze for longer engagement.
Puzzle Toys & Enrichment
Lick Mats
These are amazing for creating positive associations during activities like brushing, nail trimming, and baths. The advantage of lick mats over giving treats by hand is having both hands available for your task. Pro Tip: Freeze in advance for longer distraction.
Puzzle Toys
Puzzle toys are so much fun! Challenge your dog and burn those brain calories by ditching the traditional bowl at mealtimes. Have fun with it! Note the difficulty level and match to your dog.
Snuffle Mats
Snuffle mats are an amazing source of physical and mental enrichment for dogs of any age. I love to feed meals this way. Rather than mindlessly eating from a bowl, your dog’s sniffing and foraging instincts are activated as they work to search for each piece of food.
Treat Balls
While it’s fun for treats, I love to feed a whole meal this way! It’s great for burning brain calories and tiring them out instead of mealtime being finished in seconds. This one wobbles erratically and holds up to 3 1/2 cups of kibble.
Toppl Feeders
I use them daily! Whether for treats or a meal, they are an amazing enrichment activity that engages your dog for so much longer than a traditional bowl. Fill with healthy treats like mashed banana, pumpkin or sweet potato; or with soaked kibble for a meal. Pop in the freezer for extra long engagement time.
Barrel Spinner Puzzle Feeder
This one is unique! Your dog has to spin the barrel to make the kibble fall out - and then there’s a slow feeder below. Bonus: The barrel is detachable and can be used on its own as a treat ball.
Water Bowls & Slow Feeders
Stainless Slow Feeder Bowl
Slow feeders are great for developing food drive, creating enrichment, and helping to prevent bloat, a serious emergency. I love the cute paw design of this stainless steel one, as opposed to the plastic ones that tend to turn into chew toys.
Ceramic Slow Feeder Bowl
Slow feeders are great for developing food drive, creating enrichment, and helping to prevent bloat, a serious emergency. I love this ceramic one, as opposed to plastic ones that turn into chew toys.
Non-Flip Bowls
Does your pup flip their bowl for the pure joy of it? The volcano shape of this bowl discourages flipping and has a non-slip rim. For food or water.
Water Bowl for Long-Eared Dogs
Designed for spaniels and hounds, the shape of this bowl eliminates the struggle of constantly wet ears. Can be used for food for water.