Dog Training Equipment and Supplies
Training your dog is one of the most important things you will do for him. Not only will it let you have more control over your dog, but it will teach him to respect you and in return, display better behavior and learn new things easier.
Certain dog training equipment and supplies can be very valuable when teaching a dog to listen to you. The most important of dog training equipment is the leash or lead. This allows you to give your dog a feeling of freedom (simulating being off a leash) while still exercising control over the situation. With the right leash and dog training equipment and supplies, the training process will be easier. Check out our dog training equipment and supplies!
Before You Begin: Dog Training Tips
- Practice using two tones of voices: a commanding tone and a praising tone. Dogs learn tone of voice before they learn verbal commands.
- Never yell at or cause physical pain to your dog.
- People don’t all learn the same way; neither do dogs. Be patient.
- You may want to use special dog training equipment for training and use a separate leash and collar for play time. Your dog will know you mean business when his training collar and leash are on.
- Keep training sessions shorter (around five minutes) with young puppies.
- Don’t get frustrated or give up! Training takes time.
Training Your Dog to Come
Dog training equipment and supplies
- A long leash to make them feel free while maintaining control
- Treats to use for rewards
- Indoor and outdoor areas with enough space for the dog to feel free
What to do
- Begin dog training inside. Keep treats in your pockets and reward the dog with a treat and lots of praise when he responds to his name or the command “come” (or the command you choose).
- Call the dog at regular intervals and begin varying the location you call them from in the house.
- When the dog comes regularly to your call, move outside while continuing indoor training as well.
- For training equipment, use a long leash to keep your dog in control while giving them their space and then calling them to come.
- If the dog is distracted or doesn’t respond, gently tug the leash and reward the dog with treats and praise when he comes.
- When the dog always comes when you call him, let him off the leash.
- You can reduce the treats when the dog comes regularly but use them occasionally to reinforce the behavior.
Training Your Dog to Heel
Dog training equipment and supplies
What to do
- Hold the heeling leash on your left side, with your left arm straight and your right arm close to your body.
- The dog should be even with your left leg. Your leg will serve as a signal to the dog as to what to do next.
- Next, instruct the dog to heel while slapping your left leg or using another signal that you prefer to use for “heel.”
- Then move your left leg and begin walking slowly, while giving the signal you chose for “heel.”
Training Your Dog to Do Tricks
Dog training equipment and supplies
- Treats for rewards
- Balls, Frisbees, toys or other props you want your dog to be trained to use
What to do
- Start slow and gently coax your dog to perform the desired behavior. Use tricks he already knows (i.e. have him lie down and roll over, then stop him halfway through rolling over to “play dead”) to lead him into a new trick.
- Use a leash to lead your dog to do something or go somewhere unfamiliar.
- Always reward your dog with a small treat or praise when he does something good.
- Don’t be quick to scold him if he does not pick up on the trick right away – just repeat until he gets it.
- Practice in short chunks of time. You don’t want your dog training to become a chore to the dog or you.
Training Your Dog to Be Calm around Other People and Animals
Dog training equipment and supplies
What to do
- Train your dog to act calm on a leash by showing him you are in control and rewarding him when he listens to you.
- Act happy when you and your dog encounter other dogs. This will teach him that other dogs are not a threat and he will associate positive feelings with encountering other dogs and people.
- Socializing dogs at an early age is important for them to be comfortable around people. When dogs are used to people touching them, their paws and their food, they are less likely to be bothered by it as adults.
- When your dog learns that you are in control (through dog training commands like sit, stay and come), he will progress to focusing more attention on you and being less aggressive.
- Remember to reward calm and quiet behavior when it is desired.
- If the dog is still aggressive, he should probably be checked out by a vet for health problems or a behavior specialist.
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