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Clickers, doorbells, books, and other goodies that will help you raise your little fur baby.
Promising review: "We recently adopted our 15-week-old German Shepherd puppy. As we've been training her, we realized that carrying treats around in our pockets was really impractical. This training pouch is a perfect solution. It has a drawstring opening so you can open it and close it at your leisure and not risk having the treats fall out when you sit down. It also has a smaller pouch for dog poop bags and a compartment for something small like a clicker or whistle." —B. DeKo
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
This set includes two doorbells and a whistle.
Promising review: "We placed this on our door where we take the puppy out to go potty. We first introduced these bells to our cockapoo when she was nine weeks old. We allowed her to sniff and touch the bells and gave her a treat for doing so. Since she wasn't afraid of it, we kept it on the door and rang it every time we took her to go potty. After two weeks, she learned to ring it when she needed to go out. We haven't had a mess in a week now! This bell is great and so convenient." —Theo L.
Get it from Amazon for $13.55+ (available in two different sets).
Promising review: "My dog previously rang a bell string, but my new puppy didn’t like the sound near her ears, so I switched to this instead. I was worried the puppy wouldn’t be able to press it firmly enough as she is only 7 pounds, but she has no problem tapping it with her foot (it’s adhered to the floor near the door). She took to it right away and uses it enthusiastically, and my older dog had no problem learning it. I like that it is much easier to hear the sound in other areas of the house versus jingle bells. I also placed an extra receiver in another area of my house which gives me whole house volume coverage." —Coco
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two pack sizes).
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! Where do I start? This stuff is the best! We have a pup who loves to challenge us. We've worked with several trainers and have brought him to training, but he loves to push our buttons and try to get away with things here and there. The first day after we tried this, we used it to stop him from eating a tissue. I pushed the top of it while saying 'ah-ah' and he stopped mid-track, dropped the tissue, and looked at me in shock. I was able to pick up the tissue and dispose of it. He tried it again, same thing, the next day. I repeated the action and again it was a complete success. Since then, he hasn't touched a single tissue in the house. Gone are the days of tissue-napping, counter-surfing, barking up a storm, and jumping on people. I'm so glad we found this!" —R. Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $13.79 (available in three pack sizes).
Promising review: "If I could give it 10 stars, I would. This gentle lead collar is amazing! I have a 5-month-old, 50-pound Belgian Malinois puppy. She is crazy hyper and has a strong drive to pull me anytime she's on a leash; If a leaf blows by, she's got to chase it. I quickly realized she wasn't accepting regular leash training and that she'd outgrow my ability to contain her. Plus, she was straining my shoulders and arms. Enter the gentle lead. Wow! She tried to pull me a few times, got a little frustrated and attempted to rub it off her nose, but ultimately accepted her fate to walk beside me. It will still take some time until she fully learns how it works, but I look forward to many more relaxed strolls around the neighborhood. Not having to worry that she's choking herself is also a big plus." —Slagathore
Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in eight colors and five sizes).
Promising review: "This is a high quality, sturdy metal crate with a thick, plastic floor tray. We added a thick dog bed on top of that, and the dog is quite comfortable sleeping in it for long stretches of time. The crate comes with a wire divider that I haven't used, but it seems like it would work well if one needed it in order to help house-training a puppy. Use the divider to limit a puppy's space to just enough room to sleep, thus preventing them from trekking to the other side of the crate and eliminating there. Once you get accustomed to how it folds and unfolds, you can set it up and break it down in under a minute. I've had thicker wire crates that were heavier and more unwieldy, and I really like the balance of durability and portability that this one provides." —pal
Get it from Amazon for $31.49+ (available in six sizes and two styles).
Promising review: "I ordered this kit to try out agility training with my Havanese puppy, and it has been a lot of fun! It is very flimsy, but it's also very inexpensive compared to professional kits, so that's not a surprise. The good thing about everything being lightweight is that if your dog hits a pole, it just falls over and your dog isn't hurt or scared. It's the perfect size for my 15-pound puppy, but I wouldn't try to use it with a dog bigger than a beagle if you want them to fit in the tunnel. If you have professional agility aspirations, this may not be the best kit to start with for serious training, but if you just want a fun activity to do with your dog, this kit is perfect!" —SWilliams
Get it from Amazon for $37.98+ (available as an indoor and outdoor course).
Promising review: "I purchased this platform at a conference because my German Shepherd puppy Thor was having some behavior problems, to put it lightly. I was a little hesitant at the cost but, after being quoted $800 for behavior training, I figured this was the better option. We've been having Thor sit on it when someone knocks on our door and at mealtimes as a dedicated time-out spot. Believe it or not, it works! Hallelujah! No more jumping at terrified neighbors or begging for food from my plate. The only bad thing is it can't clean up the drool he leaves as he watches us eat. I highly recommend this product for dog owners who need some help with at-home training!" —Harry
Get it from Amazon for $184.95 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I bought these for my 8-week-old pup, and he took to them immediately. I love that their ingredients are meat- and plant-based, rather than being filled with grains. My puppy seems to love the flavor, and the scent is strong enough to hold his attention without being too stinky. Compared to other treats we have tried, they are easier to tear into smaller portions and soft. One treat can actually be four treats by tearing it into smaller bits. They are good for training or a quick reward. We’ve used them to teach sit, stay, and down so far with good success, and are already reordering after about three to four weeks. Make sure to reseal the bag so they don’t dry out!" —Jules
Get it from Amazon for $15.98.
Promising review: "After 22 years in dog rescue, I've used every type of bark collar there is, and I like the DogRook collar the best. One of the dogs I was fostering, Cha-Cha, was a fear-biter, was very distrustful of men, and barked incessantly. The buzzing of the vibration on this collar was enough to stop her from barking. It is the lightest no-bark collar I've encountered which makes it great for small dogs. It is easy to set up and use, has a quick-release buckle, and is lined with reflective thread. While shock collars are too severe and citronella collars eventually clog, this one is just right. It's unobtrusive and attractive, which is something I cannot say about any collar I've used before. I will be purchasing a DogRook No-Bark Collar for the next problem barker that I foster." —Melanie L. O'Brien
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
Promising review: "I foster very young puppies that aren't potty-trained yet, and these activated carbon training pads attract them so that they know where to go. They are stronger and more absorbent than the blue-and-white pads, and they don't break apart, even if the puppies are trying to shred them. You can tell where they have gone as slightly lighter or darker spots appear. I have purchased more than once and will continue to do so." —erudite
Get a box of 100 from Amazon for $19.46.
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