Dog Training Supplies: Kind, Reward-Based Gear

You need very little to train a dog well: tasty small treats, a treat pouch, a fixed leash and a long line. A clicker helps mark the exact moment your dog gets it right, a place mat teaches settling, and a basket muzzle is useful for vet visits. We don't link to prong, choke, shock or spray collars.

A treat pouch, a clicker, a long training line and a place mat laid out on a lawn beside an attentive dog

Gear supports training; it doesn't do it for you. Short, regular, fun sessions with rewards are what change behavior. Not sure where to start? See when to hire a trainer.

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Clickers

A click marks the exact moment your dog does the right thing, followed by a treat. Charge it first: click, treat, a few dozen times. A wrist strap keeps it handy.

Treat Pouches and Training Treats

A pouch that opens with one hand makes rewards instant. Use small, soft treats your dog loves, and count them as part of the day's food.

Potty Training Bells and Pads

A door bell gives a puppy a way to ask to go out. Pads can help in high-rise homes or for very young puppies, but most dogs are best taught to go outside from the start; see puppy pads.

Place Mats and Cots

A mat or raised cot gives your dog a clear "go here and relax" spot, useful at the door, at mealtimes and in cafés. Take it with you so the settle travels.

Basket Muzzles

A well-fitted basket muzzle lets a dog pant, drink and take treats. Teach it slowly with treats until your dog pushes its nose in happily; see muzzle training. Some countries require muzzles for certain dogs in public; rules differ by country.

Long Lines

A 15–30 foot (4.5–9 m) line gives freedom for recall practice while staying attached. Clip it to a harness and wear gloves with a big dog. See recall training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Treats at the ready.

Do I need a clicker?

No, a short marker word like "yes" works too. A clicker is just very precise and consistent.

Why don't you sell shock or prong collars?

They work through discomfort or pain and can make fear worse. Reward-based training works without them.

Won't my dog get fat on training treats?

Use tiny pieces, count them in the day's food, and use part of each meal for training.