Below is a list of all of my favorite things from dog toys, dog essentials, to education and even some miscellaneous things!
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Dog Essentials
A raised bowl is totally not necessary, but avoiding plastic bowls is! This set offers security for your dog's bowls to stay in one place while they munch away!
Enrich your dog's meal and make it last a little longer! These are dishwasher safe, and don't tip over or move around. Our dogs eat most of their meals in these.
Our favorite adventure brand!
The best option for a default collar! These collars don't slip off, but they don't have an infinite tightness. Caution when using with growing puppies because it is a slip on/slip off collar.
Do not underestimate the value of a lightweight, quality leash!
A double door offers many more opportunities to move the crate around in your home! Remember to get a size small enough so that your dog only has room to stand up and turn around.
Our dogs don't like to be cold (or wet!) so we grabbed them a coat that was made for horses to be turned out to pasture in! We've had ours for 6+ years and never had to replace it. (Though we did buy a couple new colors).
A Toby and Ace Dog Bed
Discount: Use code "alex" for 20% off
Veterinarian recommended, luxury dog approved.
Dog Toys
Lamb chop is a classic favorite among dogs who enjoy a plush toy!
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Really anything that Jolly Pets makes is a safe choice for high energy pets! Go big or go home! Your dog will probably chew the handle off, but they'll love the weight and the challenge of playing with a ball designed for horses!
For dogs who have a lot of chase drive in them, this frisbee can roll on the ground for quite a distance with the launcher kit!
Dog Care
It might look like a medieval nail clippers, but these ones are the sharpest and smoothest I've had the pleasure of working with!
The test that told us we had approximately 1.5 pitbulls living in our house.
It's the gas card of the dog world- we don't want them, but we do need them. Plus, it's a great stocking stuffer!
Perfect for red paws or minor cuts and scrapes.
Dog Food and Treats
Darwin's Raw Pet Food
We feed our dogs one packet at each meal, supplemented with kibble and other whole foods. New customers get 10 pounds of food for $14.95.
Upgrade your dog's diet with these probiotic treats (or kibble toppers!)
I save these treats for my favorite word for my dogs, "come". Use caution with how much you feed in one day as beef liver is high in copper. (So this bag goes a long way!)
After working with hundreds of dogs, I have only seen a handful turn their nose up at these treats! The duck and salmon seem to be the favorite.
Small fish are such a great treat for dogs and have many needed vitamins and minerals that your dog needs.
Our dogs love these bones- but despite what the packaging says, they are not odor free. So be mindful where you give these treats! There's also a 12" size (which is usually what I give my dogs since they last longer)
A must read for anyone who has a dog they want to keep forever.
Can a training pouch have too many compartments? (no!). Room for your phone, keys, poop bags, pepper spray and two different kinds of treats!
Dog Training Essentials
This is a great training option for any dogs! Select 1/2" for dogs over 30 pounds, and 3/8" for dogs under 30 pounds!
I always have a long line with me! When I introduce this to owners, they almost always switch over from the retractable leash since you have much more of an off leash feel with this leash and much more control! Plus, dogs appreciate a 30 foot radius!
An absolute must read for anyone with a dog, or who likes to stop and pet dogs.
An absolute must read for anyone with a dog, or who likes to stop and pet dogs.
One of my favorite dog training collars! It has the ability to add a boost button, so you can quickly and easily move between two different levels. (Better grab yourself a different collar though- read our full review below!)
A great option for dogs 5 pounds and up that are working at different levels of stimulation! This collar has the ability to set levels individually for each dogs and boost for each dog.
Interactive Toys
This is a great interactive toy for dogs who need more activity! You can set the dispenser button up to 164 feet away- which allows for a lot of movement and fun from your dog!
One of the easiest ways to slow your dog down during meals and get them to use their brain. These can take up to 30 minutes for some dogs to search the whole mat!
Gear
