Best Dog Gear: Dog Trainer’s Picks
The pet business is a booming industry as pet parents were projected to spend $143.6 billion on their pets in 2023. There are so many great pet brands with great gear for your dog, but they can lead to decision paralysis as you’re just not sure what to get! Listed below are products I have used or use on the daily with my dog, and often recommend to my clients.
My favorite harness to recommend to clients, this fully adjustable harness has three buckles (so you don’t have to slip the harness over the dog’s head) and both a front a back clip. Make sure to measure your dog so you can get the right fit. They also sell a double clip leash, but you can use any double or single clip leash with it.
This long line leash is waterproof, easy to clean, and comes in a variety of lengths. I have the 50ft length and it works great when I want to give my dog some freedom, but keep him safe as well. It is also great to work on recall so you can reel your dog in if he gets distracted. All you have to do is spray it off with a hose or rinse it in the sink or shower, wipe it dry with a towel, and it’s good to go!
Even if your dog is young (like mine) they can still benefit from a comfy bed that supports their joints. If you have a senior dog, an orthopedic or memory foam bed can make a world of difference for their comfort. I personally have the Barkbox bed, but there are many other brands that I have heard are great as well such as Furhaven.
Odoban Pet Solutions Floor Cleaner and Stain Remover
From cleaning up accidents, cleaning out kennels, and just cleaning floors to help with the dog smell, this stuff works! This is the pet specific one, but I’ve used several of their products on the floors, counters, and in the laundry and it works wonders. For house training, it’s essential you eliminate all the odor so your dog doesn’t go back to that spot again, and this works perfectly. I also like adding a bit to the washing machine when I wash the dog bed covers, blankets, and towels I’ve used for drying off my dog.
I have several different sizes of these and use them to store kibble, treats, and pine pellets used for my dog’s litterbox. I’ve never had any issues with bugs or moisture getting into these and I love how easy they are to open and close. I’ve gotten many on sale as they tend to run sales on them pretty often so save this link and keep an eye on whatever size container you’d like!
This is my absolute favorite toy to use for mental enrichment (Kong and Soda Pup are honorable mentions). You can put in your dog’s treats or kibble or fill it with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, plain Pumpkin puree, canned dog food, or anything else dog safe you can think of! You can also freeze it for a longer lasting treat for your dog. I’ve collected many of these over the years so now I just make them all up at once, put them in the freezer, and then I have them available to quickly give them to my dog at any time.
Baby gates are perfect for keeping your dog out of certain areas of the house whether it’s because they are nosey (like my dog), in the process of house training, or to keep them from jumping on guests when they first enter the house. I have two of these and they’ve worked great. I love that I can simply walk through them and not have to step over them like some gates (and almost trip in the process).
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