Puppy Checklist
We have put together a checklist of products we would recommend for your new puppy. These are all items we have used ourselves and have found beneficial.
There may be some items that are unsuitable for your puppy should they have dietary requirements to take into account or other considerations so please always check with your vet in these circumstances.
LEADS & HARNESSES
We often recommend front clip harnesses used with a double ended lead for dogs that have a tendency to pull.
We have used the Dog Copenhagen harness on our guys and they are comfortable and fit well. They really help to teach good loose lead walking.
The Perfect Fit Harness can be bought in separate pieces which means that you don’t have to buy a whole new harness as your puppy starts to grow.
Double Ended Lead
When used with the front clip harness, the double ended lead can be attached to a point on the front chest area and also on the back for extra control when walking.
This means that when your dog pulls, they are very slightly pulled around to one side which encourages the pulling to stop.
Perfect Fit Harness
LONG LINE/TRAINING LINE
These are brilliant for teaching recall as they give you peace of mind while allowing your dog some extra freedom.
Using a long line (5m or 10m) can be very helpful in distracting environments when working on recall. There are two techniques for holding a long line when you begin:
- Have it wrapped like a fishing line and gradually increase the distance the dog has,
- Let the line drag along the floor but hold it midway along – leaving the rest to trail behind you. This second approach stops the dog running straight to the end of the line and gives you more control to slow their progress if they attempt to do so. When they are more experienced you can simply let the long line trail on the floor or unclip it completely if you wish.
- Its also a good idea to separate your equipment depending on what you want your dog to do. So, if you are out for a leisure walk and you want your dog to be able to run around, then a long line is ideal.
- If you are training them and practicing their lead walking, use their usual harness/collar and lead so the 2 areas are kept separate.
We particularly recommend a line made from a PVC coating as they are less likely to tangle. We use these in our classes:
JOYTAIL TRAINING LEAD
PUPPY CRATES & PENS
Puppy Crates can be a great way to help your new puppy settle during the day and sleep well at night.
Puppy pens can allow your dog some freedom both indoors an outdoors but in a secure way.
