Training a dog: what to take with you to training?

You have a puppy and you want to raise it well?
The right decision, because by 5 months the dog should already have mastered the basic skills. Or maybe the pet is already an adult, but does not obey and you want to fix it? Look for an experienced dog trainer to help train your dog.

Start with ammo
Where to start? Vitaliy Golota, head of the "Helion" Training Center, advises first of all to take care of the ammunition. "We need a very simple one that will allow us to work even in rain and snow. You will not regret that it is lying on the ground. It should be comfortable for you and your hands, comfortable for the dog. Therefore, in the beginning, choose some ordinary collar and leash. And then you will pick up ammunition according to the dog trainer's instructions," says Vitaly. An experienced specialist will advise you on time-tested products. Say Coastal collars and leashes. They are made of high-quality and durable materials, in particular, soft and wear-resistant nylon. These leashes are reflective, which increases the safety of your walks, they are bright colors and have a stylish look.

Another important nuance - if you have a tape measure, you won't need it on the training ground. Better get a leash. The ideal option for training is biotan. Let's consider its advantages using the example of the Coastal Fashion Pro Waterproof Leash. This is not just an accessory, but a real find for owners of active dogs. This leash is water-repellent, does not stretch, is extremely strong and can withstand up to 450 kilograms of load, guarantees a clear and sharp jerk. Among the advantages for the owner, the biotan leash from Coastal is pleasant to hold in the hand, because it does not slip and does not "burn". Coastal biotan collars have similar properties - they are waterproof, wear-resistant, strong, do not deform, easy to care for and do not rub the animal's skin.

If someone advised you to use strict or impulse collars in dog training, we advise you to use them only under the supervision of a dog trainer.

Treats and water

And now think about incentives for your pet - tasty treats that will stimulate the animal to listen to you and follow commands. For puppies, Flamingo Bones Chiken is a wonderful chicken-flavored "bones" that is made from natural ingredients, contains nutrients, and is suitable for dogs with sensitive teeth. For four-legged friends over 9 months, buy Flamingo Bones Mix with chicken, salmon, lamb, beef and game or Flamingo Bones Lamb&Rice with rice and lamb. To make all these goodies convenient to carry, Coastal has developed a special Multi-Function Treat Bag. It is convenient to keep treats, they are easy to get during training. Also, this accessory will be practical for daily walks, because you can put documents or keys there. Another option is the roomy, convenient and high-quality Flamingo Snack bag.

After intensive training, the dog will, of course, want to drink. Take the Aqua Boy drinking bowl with you, which is made of high-quality plastic. It has a hinged tap, thanks to which the bottle does not leak.

Toys
Not every dog can be encouraged with treats during training. Many four-legged friends prefer play. To make the training sessions not boring, use toys. ZooBonus expert Tetiana Kutsevol advises not to limit yourself to one: "If you have a small puppy, buy 3-5 toys of different types to check which ones he likes the most."

If your four-legged friend likes "fetching", pay attention to Sprenger, which is made of harness (hemp rope). Its advantages are hypoallergenicity, strength and durability. Flamingo Sisal Dummy Handles, SportDog Natural Regular and PetSafe SportDog Orange Jumbo fetches have the same properties.

Four-legged friends also enjoy tug-of-war games. And also - they distract the animal from destroying the furniture in your apartment. In such games, it is very important that the toy is strong. Flamingo Cotton Pull Rope&Form is exactly that. This colorful rope toy is in the shape of a figure eight. The dog is interested in biting it. And it is also useful for the animal - it massages the gums, preventing caries. Coastal Rascals Fetch Toys Tri Tug and Flamingo Foam Livia Ring have similar properties. When playing tug of war, do not forget to take care of the animal's teeth. Otherwise, real problems will arise later. It is advised to forget about these toys until the dog grows up and the teeth change to permanent ones.

For more effective practice of commands during training, a "marker" is needed - a word or a sound. In order not to invent a "bicycle", try a clicker. Why can it be even better than a good word? Because the sound of the clicker is clearer, shorter than the expressions "my good", "what a great man you are" and others. So this is how the dog gets the owner's approval and, of course, treats even faster. That is why the clicker is considered the most effective way to teach a dog many tricks. Convenient, beautiful, with a pleasant sound and compact PetSafe Click-R Clicker Training. And the Coastal Training Clicker also produces two sounds - soft and thinner.

Where to buy?

In order not to run all over the city in search of things necessary for training, just visit the store