training supplies
Looking for supplies for your dog, but not sure what to get?
Here are my favorites of everything!
Supplies by category
Treats dogs love
High value:
Steve’s Real Food: https://amzn.to/3Mpe9no
Why I love it: treats hold their shape well, are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers: https://amzn.to/3Mpe9no
Why I love it: treats hold their shape well, are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Medium or high value:
Real Meat treats: https://amzn.to/3SShDAV
Why I love it: treats are moist, are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Ziwi Peak treats: https://amzn.to/3g0naXR
Why I love it: treats are small so the bag lasts a long time, are nutritionally balanced, and dogs love them
Walking supplies
Harnesses:
Ruffwear Front Range harness: https://amzn.to/3AzpjC1
Why I love it: fits most dogs comfortably, extremely durable, great colors, has both a front clip and a back clip, easy to put on
Collars:
Ruffwear signature collar: https://amzn.to/3ap2XbC
Why I love it: extremely durable, great colors, reliable brand, easy to wash, easy to adjust, quick release buckle
Biothane collar: https://amzn.to/3c1abTE
Why I love it: no stink, great colors, reflective
Leashes:
Nylon long line: https://amzn.to/3PcmgUo
Why I love it: lightweight, comes in fun colors and many lengths
Biothane long line: https://amzn.to/3NUuteT
Why I love it: no stink, doesn’t get muddy or soggy, doesn’t pick up stickers or plant debris
Puzzles and activities
Brain toys:
Orbee Tuff Snoop: https://amzn.to/3PkC4Vf
Why I love it: comes in a small and large size, easy to clean, quiet, difficulty level can be adjusted
Bob-a-lot: https://amzn.to/3RknTBl
Why I love it: adjustable skill level, movement keeps dogs interested
Stuffables:
West Paw Toppl: https://amzn.to/3avr0ph
Why I love it: comes in a small and large size, easy to clean, quiet, can be stuffed with a wide variety of ingredients, easier to solve than a Kong
Kong: https://amzn.to/3PcRRW3
Why I love it: less expensive than a Toppl, quiet, comes in MANY sizes and strengths, can be used for stuffing or as a fetch toy
Stuffing options:
The Honest Kitchen dehydrated: https://amzn.to/3uDzSQN
Why I love it: many flavor options, dehydrated so takes less counter space than cans, dogs love it, very long shelf life
Nulo canned food: https://amzn.to/3fONPqk
Why I love it: many flavor options, very moist and flavorful, can be mixed with water to change texture, pate texture is easy to work with
Tasty, healthy chews
Edible chews:
Bully sticks: https://amzn.to/3NUTJSe
Why I love it: fully digestible, single ingredient, good for teeth and gums, comes in many sizes
Beef cheek roll: https://amzn.to/3DrHiKv
Why I love it: fully digestible, single ingredient, good for teeth and gums, very very long lasting
Beef trachea: https://amzn.to/3RlaFUW
Why I love it: fully digestible, single ingredient, good for teeth and gums, comes in many sizes, less expensive than bully sticks, can be stuffed and frozen
Water buffalo horn: https://amzn.to/3anQHbz
Why I love it: extremely long lasting, helps clean teeth, can be stuffed and frozen
Books to boost your training
Books for all dogs:
The Other End of the Leash: https://amzn.to/3WVWicd
Why I love it: easy to read, personable way to understand why our dogs feel the way they do
The Culture Clash: https://amzn.to/3IhWvlc
Why I love it: great breakdown of why miscommunications happen between humans and dogs, and how to communicate and understand your dog more clearly
Don’t Shoot the Dog: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1860542387/
Why I love it: very clear system for determining the best approach to solving any behavior problem
Control Unleashed: https://amzn.to/3Gc0qNT
Why I love it: full of excellent games and training exercises to teach your dog to focus on you no matter what
Puppy-specific:
The Puppy Primer: https://amzn.to/3VI7JT4
Why I love it: this is the how-to manual that I wish came with every puppy! Makes the process of raising a puppy clear, predictable, and easy
Social, Civil, and Savvy: https://amzn.to/3G3hqG4
Why I love it: socialization is one of the easiest things to miss with puppies… but the most important things to having a well adjusted adult dog! This book makes the socialization process a breeze
Fearful dogs:
The Cautious Canine: https://amzn.to/3IiSjlt
Why I love it: breaks down fear in dogs and how to address it
Reactive dogs:
Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: https://amzn.to/3vxDC6l
Why I love it: excellent guide to what reactivity is, what your dog is feeling, and how to change those feelings
Control Unleashed – Reactive to Relaxed: https://amzn.to/3vxDC6l
Why I love it: clear guide to getting a calmer, more focused dog around triggers
Grooming supplies for all coats
Nail care for all dogs:
Miller’s Forge clippers: https://amzn.to/3jRoTRa
Why I love it: super sharp, cuts nails on tiny dogs to giant dogs like butter, inexpensive
Dremel 7300: https://amzn.to/3IqmaIC
Why I love it: adjustable speeds, relatively quiet, inexpensive
Medium to long rough coats:
Examples of coat type: Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Pyrenees
Greyhound comb: https://amzn.to/3GjOZUv
What to do: use this to line comb, which helps release dead coat, reduce shedding in the house, and prevent impaction
Kong zoom groom: https://amzn.to/3i6Zp1O
What to do: rub on your dog’s fur in circles, as well as “brushing” like normal. Helps release loose/dead coat
Pin brush: https://amzn.to/3X6otEN
What to do: use this over the whole body, especially on longer areas of the coat, to catch and remove shed fur
Isle of Dogs volume shampoo: https://amzn.to/3VN7LcD
What to do: helps medium to long coats look shiny and luxurious, and smell/feel clean for weeks
Brush coats and longer smooth coats:
Examples of coat type: Siberian Huskies, Shiba Inus, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds
Kong zoom groom: https://amzn.to/3i6Zp1O
What to do: rub on your dog’s fur in circles, as well as “brushing” like normal. Helps release loose/dead coat
Curly low- or non-shed coats:
Examples of coat type: Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Doodles
What to do: placeholder
Supplies by dog
New puppy essentials
Training treats for puppies:
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites: https://amzn.to/3CcYZxs
Why I love it: soft texture is easy to chew, tears easily into different sizes depending on the size of your puppy
Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers: https://amzn.to/3Mpe9no
Why I love it: can be torn into smaller sizes easily (especially the beef, chicken, and duck flavors), are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Ziwi Peak treats: https://amzn.to/3g0naXR
Why I love it: treats are small so great puppy size, are nutritionally balanced, and break easily into smaller sizes
Tug toys for pups:
Floppy fleece: https://amzn.to/3VGmm9r
Why I love it: lots of exciting floppy bits for puppies to bite, bungee to provide fun feedback for pups while tugging
Real fur: https://amzn.to/3WRe0wU
Why I love it: real fur smells and looks enticing to puppies and gives a good outlet for prey drive, bungee to provide fun feedback for pups while tugging
Fake fur: https://amzn.to/3G40b7z
Why I love it: fake fur looks enticing to puppies and gives a good outlet for prey drive, bungee to provide fun feedback for pups while tugging
Keep your pup busy:
West Paw Toppl: https://amzn.to/3avr0ph
Why I love it: comes in multiple sizes, easy enough for puppies to solve with minimal frustration
Kong: https://amzn.to/3PcRRW3
Why I love it: less expensive than a Toppl, quiet, comes in MANY sizes and strengths, can be used for stuffing or as a fetch toy
Nap time success:
2 door crate: https://amzn.to/3vegslh
Why I love it: wire crates are easy to fold and transport when needed, and come with a divider to expand space as your puppy grows. Two doors can make room configurations easier, plus can help make training go faster
Exercise pen (xpen): https://amzn.to/3WDqRmg
Why I love it: xpens provide more space than crates, which is great for when you want your puppy contained but they aren’t ready for a nap. Can be used as a pen, or as a way to block off rooms/areas of the house
Edible chews:
Bully sticks: https://amzn.to/3NUTJSe
Why I love it: fully digestible, single ingredient, good for teeth and gums, comes in many sizes
No hide sticks: https://amzn.to/3HY69JN
Why I love it: puppy sized, super tasty, easy to chew. Appropriate for puppies under 20 lbs
Books:
The Puppy Primer: https://amzn.to/3VI7JT4
Why I love it: this is the how-to manual that I wish came with every puppy! Makes the process of raising a puppy clear, predictable, and easy
Social, Civil, and Savvy: https://amzn.to/3G3hqG4
Why I love it: socialization is one of the easiest things to miss with puppies… but the most important things to having a well adjusted adult dog! This book makes the socialization process a breeze
Control Unleashed – Puppy Version: https://amzn.to/3GBla3c
Why I love it: easy puppy-friendly exercises to make focusing and listening around distractions a breeze
Power chewers & destructo dogs
Tug toys:
West Paw Bumi: https://amzn.to/3hXw9Kv
Why I love it: durable, has some spring to cushion during tug
Kong tug: https://amzn.to/3VuUncS
Why I love it: durable, inexpensive
Edible chews:
Beef cheek roll: https://amzn.to/3DrHiKv
Why I love it: fully digestible, single ingredient, good for teeth and gums, very very long lasting
Water buffalo horn: https://amzn.to/3anQHbz
Why I love it: extremely long lasting, helps clean teeth, can be stuffed and frozen
Stuffable toys:
Black Kong: https://amzn.to/3PY3VMy
Why I love it: more durable than a standard kong, comes in many sizes, can use as a fetch toy or fill with canned food and freeze for entertainment
West Paw Tux: https://amzn.to/3HZCTSZ
Why I love it: more durable than the WP Toppl but still can be stuffed and frozen for a long lasting treat
West Paw Qwizl: https://amzn.to/3Wtmg6s
Why I love it: more durable than the WP Toppl but still can be stuffed and frozen for a long lasting treat
Reactive rovers
High value snacks:
Steve’s Real Food: https://amzn.to/3Mpe9no
Why I love it: treats hold their shape well, are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers: https://amzn.to/3Mpe9no
Why I love it: treats hold their shape well, are nutritionally balanced, break easily, and dogs love them
Treat pouches:
Smaller pouch: https://amzn.to/3hRKKHm
Why I love it: clips onto waistband or threads through a belt, lightweight, magnetic closure for easy access while keeping prying noses out, won’t pull down sweatpants/yoga pants
Larger pouch: https://amzn.to/3WZHQQ3
Why I love it: clips onto waistband or threads through a belt, magnetic closure for easy access while keeping prying noses out, can hold keys and poop bags plus tons of treats
Comfortable harnesses:
Ruffwear Front Range harness: https://amzn.to/3AzpjC1
Why I love it: fits most dogs comfortably, extremely durable, great colors, has both a front clip and a back clip, easy to put on
Ruffwear Webmaster harness: https://amzn.to/3hJCN7m
Why I love it: fits most dogs comfortably, extremely durable, difficult to escape, handle on the back for extra control
Training props:
Fake dog: https://amzn.to/3i2Dski
Why I love it: a handy trigger dog that can be set up anywhere, won’t do anything unexpected, and has a perfect stay
Books:
Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: https://amzn.to/3vxDC6l
Why I love it: excellent guide to what reactivity is, what your dog is feeling, and how to change those feelings
Control Unleashed – Reactive to Relaxed: https://amzn.to/3vxDC6l
Why I love it: clear guide to getting a calmer, more focused dog around triggers