Dog Training Gear

Nested Crates = Small (24″) crate inside XL (48″) crate

Crate Enclosures

Below is dog training gear we use and recommend to clients. When possible, we include links to recommended products. This Dog Training Gear page is “in progress” and being updated regularly until completion. Please excuse the kinks.  

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CRATES

Crates are extremely useful for puppy and dog training. Smaller puppy crates are used for potty and crate training. Puppies love a comfy, cozy nest box, which is similar to a baby’s crib. And, a crated puppy is safe in a vehicle, akin to an infant car seat.

Bigger dog crates are used for adult dogs and as part of puppy “nested crates”. When possible, extra large (XL = 48”) crates are recommended to create NYC studio apartments for all dogs – big and small. Decorate with bones and toys. Optional items include bedding and water bowls. Feed meals in the big crate. Dogs love their comfy bedrooms!

Inside Puppy Nest Box (24″ Airline Crate)

Puppy Crates

  • Puppy Nest Box for Sleep & Travel
  • NOT recommended for feeding meals
  • Petmate Vari Dog Kennel
  • Airline Crate: XS (24”), S (30”)
  • Link = https://amzn.to/3H6PyVS (Amazon)

Dog Crates

  • House Training, Meals, Anxiety Prevention & Treatment
  • Lightweight Metal Foldable 2-Door Crates
  • Midwest iCrates Crates: M (36”), L (42”), XL (48”)
  • Link = https://amzn.to/4kooD6J (Amazon)

Nested Crates

Nested Crates – Small (24″) inside Extra Large (48″) Crate

Dog Crate – Extra Large (XL = 48″)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYPEN – EXERCISE PEN

Play pens are one of the more versatile dog training equipment. Along with providing a small play area, pens can be used as gates and room dividers. Also, we use play pens to keep our filming equipment safe from puppy play. The pens come at different heights and colors. Also, the pens come with and without doors.

K&H PLACE Cot – Useful for Photography

PLACE Cots

Elevated beds are used for a variety of reasons, including the obedience skills PLACE and self-control (WAIT & STAY). These cots are also used for fun & games plus as sleeping beds. Very functional training gear indeed! We use 2 basic types of cots: indoor and outdoor cots. We typically use Medium and Large cots.

 

Dog Car Travel – Seatbelts & More

All individuals traveling in vehicles should be safely secured with a seatbelt. Young children use car seats and booster seats, which are safely secured to the car’s seatbelt. For everyone’s safety, dogs should also be restrained in a vehicle. When not restrained, dogs die and can injure or kill their humans.

Dog Car Barrier – Attaches to Headrests

Airline crates are perfect for small dogs and young puppies, and should be secured to the car seatbelt. Crates and/or confinement to the rear section of the car are great options, if you have the car space. We prefer to section off the back third of our CRV, creating a roomy but safe dog enclosure. If your car does not have space to spare, you have other options.

An easy way to secure your dog to car seatbelts is with a simple dog harness. You can probably use your current dog harness by attaching the seatbelt through the back strap of the harness. Or, you can get a dog harness designed to be attached to the car seatbelt. Please note: Do NOT tether the harness to the seatbelt. Secure the seatbelt directly through the dog’s harness. Below are links to recommended modes of securing dogs for travel.

e-COLLARS

Electronic (E) Collars are extremely useful, but sadly misused dog training tools. Our training methods advocate subtle corrections. We primarily use the Vibration (V) mode of e-collars, which feels similar to your cell phone vibration mode.

Not all dogs need e-Collars in their dog training toolbox. However, when needed we use and recommend e-Collar Technologies MINI & Micro Educator collars. We use both the 1-dog and 2-dog systems. Uses of e-collars include improving off-leash skills and stopping unwanted behaviors (no more barking, whining, leash reactivity, digging, bolting and more). Please see our YouTube videos explaining how to use e-collars.