Dog Training Equipment:
Making Training A Treat
 

Getting your dog training equipment right will make a big difference with how well you can train your dog.

The main criteria for choosing dog training equipment are your puppy’s age and breed, what you want to achieve from the training, the standard of the equipment and ease of use.  

Dog training equipment should give the puppy the right touch sensation to which she can respond. It should provide clear and sufficient signal perception to the puppy, without you having to move your body too much. A flick of a finger or a slight wave of the hand is usually enough for a puppy.  

Besides being good for your puppy, dog training equipment must be good for you as well. Do not use equipment that may cause health problems for you—such as rashes—or that could aggravate existing health concerns such as arthritis. Go for function, rather than fashion.  

Your dog training equipment must deliver the results you want. Ineffective equipment will disappoint both your puppy and you. If dissatisfied, change the equipment after ensuring that you are using the equipment correctly for training your puppy.  

The most important dog training equipment is a soft collar that is kind to your puppy’s skin and appropriate to her age, breed, neck size and coat.

A Martingale type collar works well for walking and a classic collar during training.

A walking harness is useful for puppies that pull a lot.

A buckle slip type or choke collar could kill a puppy, while ultrasonic, shock and citronella collars can frighten her.

Use a leash suited to the puppy’s age and training stage. Start with a six-foot nylon leash and go on to a leather leash when training formally. You will have to add on a 25-30 foot long lunge line for young puppies to exercise control. 

Key dog training equipment includes safe and attractive training toys, like chew toys, given as incentives to the puppy.

Treat holders and cubes can help your puppy to be creative and clever.

Clickers can grab your puppy’s attention, but inconsistent sound or bad timing can confuse her.

Use tennis balls, cloth dummies, whistles, hurdles, jumping boards and hula-hoops to ensure that your puppy has fun—while she learns.

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