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Harnesses for dogs are a weird concept, aren't they? Well. I really want to discuss it with you so that you're much more comfortable with them. If you're here because you're considering the very popular Amazon option, I've also put together a properly tested Rabbitgoo...
When it comes to adaptable harnesses, the Blue-9 Balance harness is definitely up there. Harnesses are a really important part of how our dogs live their lives, so it's important that we get a harness that suits our individual dog, and that it fits appropriately. (A...
Kurgo, Ruffwear, Truelove, Rabbitgoo and Perfect Fit are the most recognised y-shaped harnesses on the market. I'm also throwing in the Blue-9 Balance harness & the Haqihana harness because they're undervalued in the harness world. If Rabbitgoo is the one you're...
When you've got a big dog, or a reactive dog, or an aggressive dog security can be totally paramount. This was one of the reasons I want to try out the Tactipup Extreme Dog collar. When Indie showed his reactivity at first, the experience was scary, and security of...
A properly fitted basket muzzle should give your dog enough room to fully pant, drink, take treats and open their mouth comfortably, while staying secure and clear of their eyes. It should not clamp the mouth shut or press tightly against the nose. I’m a dog trainer...
Muzzles are often a very judged thing in the dog community. And it's not deserved. It's often referred to as a stigma. An experience that a muzzled dog gets where they're instantly judged for wearing a muzzle, and it's often entirely unjustified. Muzzled dogs are dogs...
Training for Muzzles is a really important part of training - and should (technically) be something you train all dogs for. "But Ali, my dog's not aggressive, they don't need muzzle training?" Well, my friend, they may not need it on a day to day basis - but no dog...
Retractable leashes — Flexi leads, extendable leads, whatever you call them — aren't something I recommend very often. Not because they're inherently evil. They're a specific tool that needs a specific environment, and they're very often used as though they're the...
Part checks and martingales cause a lot of fuss in the training industry. Okay, so Indie is a fluffy soul with a lot of loose skin around his neck - something really bred into him and lots of other big dogs! He walks beautifully on a harness, but I would rather he...