Put your training tools into practice! Explore my YouTube training videos for practical demonstrations and tips to help you teach new skills, build clear communication, and strengthen your relationship with your dog. From puppy foundations to everyday manners, keep learning fun with short sessions, positive reinforcement, and plenty of chances to succeed.
A must for every dog owner. Great for training recall, generalizing training behaviors, impulse control, etc. while keeping your dog safe.
Choose a length your dog can be successful with.
Proper hydration is very important, especially during the summer months. Best part is this water bottle will suck leftover water back in while also having a convenient carrying strap.
Taking an extra long trip, hike, or training? This water jug has an attached bowl and handy carry strap.
This dog treat pouch has lots of space, dividers for different treat values, poop bags, and a spot to hold a water bottle. It's the perfect mutlifunction treat pouch and is available in multiple colors.
** If you sign up for classes with FurBabies & Friends you can select your own treat pouch for FREE at you first class**
This handy tool is great for teaching a touch cue back to your or to objects, but can also double as a walking lure if you have a smaller dog or puppy.
Working on loose leash walking or heel work? Do you have a small dog or puppy so tradtional lure training is hard on your back. This is the perfect tool to use as a hand extension and keeps your dog engaged with the right treat like peanut butter or spray cheese.
A clicker, when loaded properly, is a great way to mark/reinforce behaviors immediately but can also be useful to gain attention and focus.
Struggling with engagement or food drive. Try playing with your dog while intermixing obedience cues. Play can also work as reinforcement if your dog is nervous/anxious as a way to get your dog into a better state of mind.
A different tug option with a little more durabilty for larger dog.
Training your place to a portable object, like a cooling mat, allows you to take your Place cue anywhere from the coffee shop to camping.
If your dog is struggling with human or dog aggression issues, to prevent the behavior from escalating it's important the dog is never allowed to progress to a bite. If a bite has already occurred, an appropriately fitted, secure muzzle is imperative.
**See Halti Desensitization Video for How to Muzzle Condition Positively**
A small size doesn't excuse aggression. Preventing your dog from escalating to a bite is the first major step in training. If a bite has already occurred, an appropriately fitted, secure muzzle is imperative.
**See Halti Desensitization Video for How to Muzzle Condition Positively**
**Better Walks Start with Teaching, Trust & the Right Fit**
Walking comfortably on a leash is a learned skill! Puppies and adult dogs need opportunities to practice staying connected with their person, responding to cues, and exploring without pulling. Starting early helps build these foundations, but dogs can learn new walking habits at any age—including newly adopted dogs and those with a long history of pulling.
The right equipment can support that process, but it works best alongside clear communication, positive reinforcement, and consistent practice. A collar or harness may suit some dogs, while others may benefit from additional guidance using a front-clip harness, such as the Easy Walk, or a headcollar, such as the Halti. Choosing an appropriate fit and helping your dog feel comfortable wearing the equipment are important first steps.
**Learn how before you leash up!** My YouTube videos walk you through introducing and using the Halti and Easy Walk harness, along with leash-training foundations and how to build those skills into your everyday walks.
Remember, a walk is an important part of your dog’s day. It's a chance to sniff, explore, move, and experience the world. The goal is to balance those needs with safe, comfortable walking and a connection you can both enjoy.
**REMEMBER, A DOG WALK IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DOG, NOT THE ENJOYMENT **
Leash training tool for strong pullers or reactive dogs.
** Haltis take away 70% of a dog's power when you have control of their head vs. body**
See Halti Videos below
For milder leash training issues or for dog's that will not accept the halti this is a great option. An easy walk harness is also a great transition tool from a halti as you work toward a traditional harness or flat collar.
**Pet Safety Tools: Be Prepared Before You Need Them**
Unexpected encounters with off-leash dogs and tension between pets at home can escalate quickly. Recognizing early signs of discomfort, creating distance, and using secure barriers can help prevent a confrontation. Safety tools may provide another layer of protection, but no tool is guaranteed to deter an approaching dog or stop a fight.
Preparation matters: know where your tools are, understand their intended use, and practice handling them before an emergency. Having a familiar plan can make it easier to respond when stress makes thinking clearly more difficult. Choose tools thoughtfully. Noise or other deterrents may frighten multiple animals and can sometimes increase agitation.
**Your safety comes first. Never reach between fighting animals or grab their collars during a fight as you can be seriously bitten.** Instead, reach for a barrier like a chair or one of the tools below to stop a fight. For households with recurring tension, separating pets and getting professional guidance are essential steps toward preventing another incident.
Explore the tools below, and contact me for help building a prevention and safety plan for your pets and walking routine.
A slip lead can be a useful tool to gain control of a dog, or to slip on a dog during a fight. These are light weight, strong, and easy to carry with you or in a treat training bag.
Compressed air that makes a loud noise to create a startled distraction before a fight escalates or to deter approaching dogs when in public.
A very loud horn that can prevent dog fight or deter other animals while out walking your dog.
When used, this creates a scent barrier that dogs do not want to pass through or be near.
A gel mace is a non-lethal tool to deploy when necessary for safety reasons.
**Do not get the mace spray version as it could blow back on you, make sure you get a GEL version**
When all other options have failed, a stun gun will stop a dog from latching/holding.
**Cannot be shipped to Arizona**
An unexpected off-leash dog can turn an everyday walk into a stressful situation. Learn how staying alert, creating distance, and planning ahead can help you navigate these encounters with greater confidence. Plus tools to consider carrying on every walk.
Stay alert. Keep your eyes up and ears open; put your phone away and avoid headphones.
Check your gear. Make sure your dog’s collar or harness fits securely and your leash is in good condition.
Create distance early. If you spot a loose dog, calmly change direction before it gets close.
Use your surroundings. Parked cars, fences, and other solid barriers can help keep dogs separated.
Speak up. Clearly ask the other owner to leash or call their dog.
Practice together. Teach and reward a quick U-turn and checking in with you so you can move away together.
Carry essentials. Bring treats, your phone, and any safety tools you know how to use.
Plan ahead. Know your route, possible exits, and places where you can safely take shelter.