| You can go through your dog training activities in | | | | of the dog's head and his entire body as well by |
| a breeze if you are equipped with all the right | | | | using a halter. |
| stuff. Among the basic items that you will need in | | | | The 15-Foot Line |
| training your dog are a 6-foot leather leash, a slip | | | | A 15-foot line is like a long leash that enables you |
| or choke collar, a 15-foot line, cotton rope or | | | | to control your dog even at a distance. You can |
| webbing, bait pouches, a crate or exercise pen, | | | | easily grab it at different places to show your dog |
| baby gates, motivational toys and grooming tools. | | | | who the boss is and as such, can be a very good |
| Leashes or Leads | | | | dog training device. |
| There is a wide variety of leashes available in the | | | | Bait Pouches |
| market today. Leashes can be made from a | | | | Having dog treats in your pockets can be one of |
| number of different materials and may come in | | | | the worst inconveniences you can encounter |
| different sizes and widths. Among the most | | | | during your dog training sessions. When the treats |
| common materials used for leashes are leather, | | | | are scattered on your pockets, you might fumble |
| nylon and chain. | | | | for a while just to find where they are. As a |
| For maximum comfort for both you and your | | | | result, there will be a delay between the time |
| dog, it would be advisable to choose a 6-foot | | | | your dog performs something worthy of a treat |
| leash made from good quality leather and use it | | | | and the actual time when the treat is given. You |
| during your dog training sessions. Among the | | | | may not promptly give your dog the reward he |
| many advantages of using leather leashes are the | | | | or she deserves and hence, defeating the |
| following: | | | | purpose of the activity altogether. |
| .It can provide more comfort for you and your | | | | To solve this, consider purchasing or making your |
| dog during trainings. Unlike nylon leads, good quality | | | | own bait pouches. These bait pouches can be |
| leather does not cut or burn your skin. And unlike | | | | made up from any ordinary canvas tool pouches |
| chain leashes, leather leads do not produce | | | | and tied around your waist during your dog |
| earsplitting noises. | | | | training activities. This will make access to the |
| .It is lightweight and is therefore easier to carry. | | | | goodies a lot easier and your dog wouldn't have |
| .Leather leashes last a lot longer. They can even | | | | to wait around indefinitely as you fumble for the |
| last for several years! | | | | doggie treats they just earned! |
| Collars | | | | A final word of advice - do not trust every word |
| Using slip or training collars can be a logical choice | | | | your friendly salesman has to say. All of these |
| when you are trying to train your dog. These | | | | items were designed to make your dog training |
| collars tighten as the dog pulls and loosen as he | | | | efforts incredibly easy but with the popularity of |
| she relaxes giving your dog the appropriate signals | | | | these products in the market, a lot of |
| whenever he/she is making a mistake. However, | | | | manufacturers are out there to make a buck or |
| collars should never be used to punish or choke | | | | two from unsuspecting dog owners! Know what |
| your dog. When buying a collar, make sure you | | | | really works and what doesn't. You need to know |
| pick one that fits your dog properly. Collars that | | | | which of these gears deliver on their promises |
| are either too small or too large can be dangerous | | | | and which ones were designed specifically to |
| and extremely irritating to your dog. | | | | make a profit. It would be best to do your |
| Dogs who do not respond to slip collars would do | | | | research extensively and seek advice from |
| better with a halter. A halter fits over the dog's | | | | credible sources to know more about these |
| head and muzzle while allowing him/her to pant | | | | things. |
| and to drink. You can easily control the direction | | | | |