Specialty Dog Gear

This is a collection of links to various specialty dog gear you may find useful.

 

Leashes

Super-Grip Leash (has rubber threads sewn in for a secure grip anywhere along the length of the leash)

Chain Link Leash (discourages chewing on leash)

Double Ended Leash (for connecting your leash to both a collar and harness, both the back and front clips on a harness, head halter and collar, etc)

Traffic Lead (for when you just want a short leash on your dog, eg in crowded areas or walking from your car to the park and back)

Quick Draw Leash (short leash that your dog can wear around his neck, to have on hand in case of emergency or as a traffic lead)

Roamer Bungee Dog Leash (comfortable waist leash with bungee for hands-free walking)

More Hands Free/Waist Leashes

 

Leash Management

Safety Strap (for connecting head halter or prong collar to back up collar)

Leash Extender (for when your leash is juuust a bit too short, or for your dog to wear so it’s easier to clip and unclip his regular leash)

Magic Latch magnetic leash connector (allows you to easily clip a leash to a collar with one hand)

Heavy-Duty Frog Clip (secure leash clip that can be opened and closed with one hand)

 

Long Lines

Custom Biothane Long Lines (other widths are available as separate products in their store)

Custom Biothane Drag Lines (no handle on end) (other widths are available as separate products in their store)

Leash Caddy (for carrying a long line on your belt or hanging it up for storage)

 

Collars

Martingales (also called “limited slip” or “greyhound” collars; prevent backing out of the collar) (this company makes gorgeous ones!)

Custom Martingales (very many fun designs)

Plain Martingales

Keep Safe Breakaway Collar (will come off dog’s neck if tugged, eg if dog gets stuck on something, or another dog’s teeth get caught during play)

 
 

Crates

PetSafe Happy Ride Collapsible Cat & Dog Travel Crate (car crate for small to medium sized dogs, which only takes up one rear seat; great for dogs that need less visibility out the window)

RuffLand Performance Kennels (strong crates with a great reputation for car safety)

Sleepypod (crash tested carrier for pets up to 15 lbs)

 

Wearables

OutFox Field Guard (to keep foxtails from going into a dog’s ears, eyes, nose, and mouth; also prevents scavenging)

Ear Pro for Dogs (to decrease noises)

No Flap Ear Wrap (to protect injured ears while they heal)

Rex Specs Goggles (to protect eyes)

ThunderShirt (snug fit provides calming pressure for some dogs)

Calming Cap/ThunderCap (to limit visibility, eg, for reactive dog in car)

Suitical Recovery Suit for Dogs (body suit that discourages chewing on surgery sites, hot spots, etc, as an alternative to a cone)

Vet Worthy Protective Cone Dog Collar (clear plastic cone/e-collar, less stressful for dogs than traditional opaque ones)

Comfy Cone E-Collar (soft e-collar)

KONG Cloud Collar (inflatable “doughnut” alternative to cone)

Calm Paws Basic Inflatable Dog Collar (inflatable “doughnut” alternative to cone)

 

Defensive Items

Spray Shield – Citronella Spray (strongly scented spray can, used to deter oncoming dogs)

RedStick break stick (used to release hold of a dog on an object or other animal in an emergency situation)

Pig Sorting Panel (used to create a physical barrier in front of an aggressive dog in an emergency situation)

 

Looking for muzzles? See here.
Looking for harnesses? Article to come.
Looking for head halters? Article to come.

 
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