Best Dog Training Aids
Dog Training Aids: Everything You Need to Contain and Control Your Dog
There is an abundance of dog training aids at your disposal to help keep your dog safe and out of trouble. Depending on the circumstances, you might use a combination of dog train ing collars, crates, gates, tethers, draglines, and leashes to keep your dog under control – and that’s just indoors! This article will focus on the supplies you need to interrupt and prevent mischief.
You’ll need to gather some supplies to get started out right.
- Crate: at least one; consider getting a second crate for car travel.
- Collar; at least one well-fitting collar; maybe get a special dog training collar later.
- Leashes: at least one 6-foot leash (longer lengths are helpful), possibly a retractable. Do yourself a favor and buy a leash that feels good in your hand, rather than what fits your dog or matches his collar. A well fitting and comfortable leash is one of the most important dog training aids you will buy – so don’t skimp on quality as it will be well worth the investment.
- Gate(s).
- Draglines: at least one 6-8 foot and at least one 25-50 foot.
- Aversives: at least six of each type you use (noise, water, or taste).
- A fence, or at least a plan for how you will contain your dog outside.
- Food and water dishes: stainless steel is best.
- Food: If you know what your dog is eating now, get enough to feed him for at least a couple of weeks so any change can be done gradually.
- Toys: Time and experience will teach you what your dog likes, so start with a few
- different types
- Chewing items: again, experiment with a variety – there are essential dog training aids that will help stop your dog chewing the furniture and other "illegal" items.
- Soft treats for rewards – another vital dog training aid – it’s amazing what you dog will do for a tasty snack..
- An appointment with your veterinarian within a few days of bringing your dog home.
