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Dog Accessories & Dog Training Equipment at Fordogtrainers: your dog shop. Check out dog accessories like dog harnesses, dog leads, dog muzzles, dog collars, and dog training equipment. Fordogtrainers has been on the market for you and your dogs since 1995. Our company is occupied with producing K9 dog training equipment, with its selling and its shipping for our customers worldwide. Our products are highly estimated and well-known by military, police and anti terror services. We help to the whole world with our products for professional dog trainers. We produce only checked and high qualitative dog training equipment marks. The products were tested and are well-known by professionals. Every item offers you the optimal result. You can also find the dog equipment for usual everyday usage. As far as the professional dog trainers are concerned, we are always ready to help you.
Many trainers often use our products. For example, Sharon Ronen is a world famous name in the dog sport concerning German shepherd training competitions: WUSV-WM Krefeld 2009: A 99, B 95, C 97 = 291 - 1.Place, FCI WM 2010 = 10. Place, WUSV WM Spain 2010 = 95/98/95 = 2. Place. She always uses our dog equipment and recommends it.
Customers’ contentment and quality of products worth For Dog trainers more than words – they are the elements of our warranty!
One
can found in our dog shop special proposals regarding dog training equipment, as
follows: leather and nylon dog harnesses, wire basket and leather dog
muzzles, leather and nylon dog leashes leads, leather and nylon dog collars,
jute and french linen bite dog sleeves, protection clothes, dog toys and
so on. Our dog shop has variety of different products for your pet dog
undergoing training. Often
we have different events and discounts, one may follow this regarding
dog breeds, mainly large such as German Shepherd, Malinois, Rottweiler, Bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman, Newfoundland, Husky and
so on. And the products for small dog breeds such as French bulldog,
English bulldog, Samoyed, Pug and similar small dog breeds.
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You will most likely be surprised by the personal touch we provide our customers. We love and understand dogs, and we know what you and your dog need.
We have hundreds of customers around the world using our top notch dog training equipment, and we hope to make you one of them! Our products have been created with love, tested and approved by professionals.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact us at info@fordogtrainers.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you! Welcome to Fordogtrainers.co.uk - the online dog shop UK. Here you will find our most popular dog products: dog harnesses, dog muzzles, dog leads, dog collars, chain dog collars and dog training equipment.
Dog harness guide
So you are looking to buy leather or nylon dog harness and don’t know how to choose right one dog harness?
We will describe here different dog harnesses types based on functionality and other factors.
First of all you need to decide what the main purpose for purchasing dog harness is.
Using dog harness you can do following:
- Walking your dog with better control
- Tracking activity
- Pulling activity
- Using dog harness for guide dogs
- Warming your dog’s body when using dog harness in cold weather
- Dog Harness can be used to identify certain type of working dog (ID dog harness)
- Training activity
- Use dog harness as assistance mobility device
- Showing off by using designed or decorative dog harness
- Rehabilitation of dog after injury, surgery or accident
- Assistance dog harness for older dogs
Let’s concentrate on explanation in more details for each dog harness type:
- Walking dog harness will help you control dog better. It is right product for well obedient dogs which have minor behavior issues, such as aggression toward strength dogs, strong prey or hunt drive. While there are many tools and techniques for dog’s behavior corrections, such as choke collars, shock collars, pinch/prong collars, we see a harness as the most human way to apply correction to your dog when needed. The main reason is that harness will not hurt your dog in any way, it will just allow you to keep your dog where want your dog to be using reasonable amount of strength.
Here are links to the high quality tracking walking dog harnesses:
Nylon walking dog harness
Leather walking dog harness
Padded leather walking dog harness
- Tracking dog harness is used for both sports and rescue / search missions. You need to make sure that your dogs movement is not limited by dog harness design. The dog harness for tracking should be lightweight and preferably padded. Light weight of the dog harness will guarantee longer tracks distance, padding of dog harness will help to avoid irritations at the most sensitive areas. Tracking dog harness is made of nylon or leather. You should choose nylon dog harness when you are going to use it in contact with water.
Here are few links to the high quality tracking dog harnesses
Nylon tracking dog harness
Leather tracking dog harness
- Canicross sport dog harness. Canicross is a great sport and a very effective way to create a great bond between you and your dog. The sport is set up so that the dog is attached to its owner by the waist while walking or running. Your dog is attached to the you by means of a harness, a canicross belt that wraps around your waist, and a lead line.
- Most of working dogs breeds can learn how to pull on a dog harness. Depending on the climate and weather in your area you can choose between nylon pulling harness and leather pulling harness. Nylon pulling harness should be used in high humidity or rain/snow. On the other hand, leather pulling dog harness which is little more bulky is better, natural material for the dog and it also indicates in some way social status of the owner. Leather pulling dog harness is also looks better on dog. Pulling dog harnesses can be used for exercising with your dog by attaching different objects to it and making your dog work hard while pulling those objects. Some of the examples of such objects are wooden box with sand, bricks or stones inside. You can also attach to the dog harness car tires of different sizes and weights. Here is another example how to use pulling dog harness with more fun. Some of our customers do jogging, rollerblading or bicycle pulling by their dogs. For this fun activity you should be very careful and approach it with maximum responsibility for your dog and yourself. There are more advanced types of pulling dog harnesses which are used for dog pulling competition.
Here are few links to the high quality pulling dog harnesses
Leather pulling dog harness
Nylon pulling dog harness
Weight pulling nylon dog harness
- Guide dog harness is specially constructed to be comfortable on the dog and allow handle usage as part of communication between guided person and guide dog. There is one most popular almost standard version of this harness.
This type of harness is coming soon, please check out all our dog harnesses
- Vest harness / Coat harness is the type of the dog harness which is made of cold resistance fabrics and will keep your dogs body warm during those cold winter weather. We make this harness with handle on the top so you can assist your dog when snow is too deep in certain places and you can of course attach leash to the ring which stitched into this dog harness, therefore no need to bring regular collar.
Here is a link to the high quality vest / coat dog harness Vest dog harness – coat dog harness
- Military, police, security, search & rescue, patrol and many other working dogs should wear id dog harness as part of working environment regulation. Identification dog harness is must item for many working environments. Similar dog harness can be used for example when you don’t want strangers to pet your dog. We offer ID dog harnesses with removable Velcro patches. Some of the patches say custom, security, police etc. while others say – do not pet, do not feed, etc.
Here is a link to the high quality identification dog harness Identification dog harness
- One of the most popular ways to use training dog harness is for attack/protection training. Well made durable harness can be used for police training, for sports, for schutzhund training, KNPV training, French ring, Belgian ring. What makes training harness a good harness, is its padding for dogs comfort, strength and durability so your trainer feels safe, balancing of the pressure from throat/trachea are toward chest area. Well fitted dog training harness helps dog to breathe right and with correct training intensity to stay longer focused on the training session subject. To better stay in control over trained dog we offer our training harnesses with handle positioned on the top as an option. Training dog harness – there are many different ways to train your dog.
Leather training dog harness
Y-shaped chest padded training dog harness
Padded training dog harness
- Assistance dog harness- you should consider this type of dog harness for the dog whose job is to provide physical or mobility assistance. You will always find well fitted dog harness on the top of the assistance harness. Dog Harness used for assistance mobility is also reinforced with more padding on the breast area to add to dogs comfort. General durability and sturdiness of the dog harness depends on whether the dog is leading person gently, acting as a brace for the assisted person or actually pulling a wheelchair. Pulling wheelchair might also involve design change toward similar to sled dogs harness structure.
Here is a link to the high quality assistance dog harness Assistance dog harness
- Rehabilitation dog harnesses are used to help injured dogs to go through therapy period and get well. Some of those harnesses remove tension and pressure from the problematic areas, some of those dog harnesses can be connected to special wheelchair, which helps to allow dogs movement in cases where back legs injuries are involved. You can use handle located on the top to help lift your dog on the stairs or to vehicle.
Here is a link to the high quality rehabilitation dog harness Rehabilitation dog harness
- Assistance dog harness for older dogs is similar to rehabilitation harness and mostly used to help older dogs reach higher ground, get into the vehicle or climb porch or stairs.
- Finally designed and decorative dog harnesses bring a lot of color into your life. While we make sure to make decorative dog harnesses as functional as possible, by adding better control handle, by making it padded and making it ergonomic for your dogs body, main purpose of those harnesses is to show off your dog and gain appealing looks. By the end of the day with all the fashion we keep for ourselves, our dogs also deserve it.
Here are few links to the high decorative dog harnesses
Studded leather dog harness
Spiked leather dog harness
Royal leather dog harness
Luxury padded dog harness
Designed padded dog harness
Large dog harness
Dog Muzzles
Frequently, I am asked how to choose the right dog muzzle.
These are the questions that are most often asked:
Q: What is the difference between a wire dog muzzle and a leather dog muzzle?
A wire dog muzzle provides your dog with better air flow and your dog can drink with it on. On the other, hand a leather dog muzzle is a better solution for the cold winter weather, in addition a leather dog muzzle does not reflect sunlight. Some leather dog muzzles are lighter in comparison to wire dog muzzles. In some cases, it is easier to fit a leather dog muzzle because its snout basket part is not fixed.
Leather dog muzzles
Wire dog muzzles
This classic wire-basket dog muzzle is available in thirty sizes to fit practically every breed, including small dogs.
A proper-fitting muzzle is extremely important for your dog’s safety, that’s why this wire dog muzzle has four adjustable straps and the nose area is comfortably padded with natural heavy felt. The basket’s metal is engineered to maintain its integrity for many years and it’s designed for maximum ventilation.
Wire dog muzzle is acceptable for long-time use as it allows the dog to pant and drink water freely, however DO NOT LEAVE A DOG UNATTENDED WHILE WEARING ANY MUZZLE.
Q: Is it safe to leave a dog with a muzzle on for the long time?
I suggest that you should not leave your dog unsupervised with a muzzle on. You should always keep your dog visible when a muzzle is on. It is your responsibility and decision if to leave your dog with the muzzle on alone.
All around multi purpose dog muzzle
I think that you need to choose a dog muzzle which does not disturb your dog at all or at least doesn’t obstruct your dogs eyes and allows a lot of space inside to pant and breath easily.
Most dog owners use muzzles only to visit the Vet. If you already have a dog muzzle but does not meet all the requirements mentioned yet does the job ( used successfully for past Vet visits), then no need to purchase new muzzle.
Please consider this super air flow dog muzzle for taking your dog to visit the Vet.
Q: Can my dog drink and eat with the dog muzzle on?
Most of the wire dog basket muzzles allow your dog to drink. All you have to do is use a bowl which is deep enough with a high level of water. Your dog will figure it out. Wire dog muzzles also allow you to give treats, which can be very helpful when getting your dog used to wearing a muzzle. Some of the leather dog muzzles also allow your dog to drink but I would not recommend this. The reason is that when a leather muzzle gets wet and dry again and again this will end up compromising the strength of the muzzle and will also most likely result in a bad odor.
Consider this dog muzzle which allows your dog to drink and eat treats
Q: Do I need to purchase dog muzzle with steel agitation bar?
You should consider the model with agitation steel bar only for professional dog muzzle training. Police, military, security. There is definitely no need to purchase muzzle with an agitation bar for daily use..
Police training dog muzzle
Military training dog muzzle
Security training dog muzzle
Agitation training dog muzzle
Attack training dog muzzle Dog training muzzles
Q: Do I need to buy dog muzzle which is padded?
Since all our dog muzzles are padded you don't have to think hard about this one. I learned over years that padding is a must feature for preventing irritation for sensitive skin areas, therefore all our muzzles are padded.
Padded leather dog muzzles
Padded wire dog muzzles
Q: What is the best dog muzzle for dog transport?
Just as with the muzzle for visiting the Vet, I recommend a muzzle which has enough free space for your dog to pant and breath . I think that with transport, a good muzzle that allows sufficient air flow is very crucial. The main reason is that you must keep your dog muzzled constantly through out the transport and for some dogs even the idea of being transported creates enough stress.
Leather dog muzzle for transportation
Wire dog muzzle for transportation
Q: How do I size my dog properly to make sure the dog muzzle will stay in place and the dog will not remove it?
While it might seem like a complicated task, be patient and spend a few minutes measuring your dog properly and as precisely as possible. I prepared a very easy diagram with instructions to help you measure your dog for a correct fitting dog muzzle. In some cases you will need 2 pairs of hands to accomplish this task. In 99% of cases when a dog is properly measured, the muzzle will fit very well. We have a fairly flexible exchange policy but it is best to avoid this hassle and get good fitting dog muzzle on the first try.
click here to learn how to measure a dog for a muzzle
Q: Is a dog muzzle adjustable so I can purchase it for a puppy?
It depends on the model of the dog muzzle. Wire dog muzzles are made with a fixed shape cage part and come with adjustable straps. Some of the leather dog muzzles are made with fixed snout basket part and some allow you to adjust the part which covers your dogs snout. Of course it is nice when you can purchase one product which will adjust as your dog grows but unfortunately if you want your dog to enjoy a proper fitting muzzle you will probably end up a few until the time that your puppy is a fully grown dog. Please consider l the suffering of your dog and the outrageous Vet bills in case you try to save on muzzle and your dog picks up an unwanted object from the ground during a casual walk int the park..
Budget dog muzzle - purchase dog muzzle for less
Q: Can my dog swim with the muzzle on?
Swimming involves a lot of breathing which demands complete air flow and the ability for the muzzle to with stand corrosion after water contact. If you decide to purchase a muzzle and allow your dog to swim, please remember it is your responsibility to observe your dog constantly and be close by during this activity.
Please view our collection of dog muzzles
Quick navigation guide for Leather dog collar / nylon dog collar / metal dog collar
- Leather Special Dog Collar - Small Dog Collar - Great solution when you need to have several stylish small dog collars for cheap price.
- Police / hunting dog lead and collar (Combo) - Comfortable Leather dog collar and leash For Medium And Large dog Breeds Very good solution when you need to gain more control when walking your dog. Many handlers choose this set (dog collar / dog lead) because it is cheap, strong and looks great on the dog
- Gorgeous Vintage Dog Leather Collar - Designed multi functional fashion dog collar - You can do practically anything with this fashion dog collar - tracking, walking, hiking etc. Dog handlers love this fashion dog collar because it is very easy to put on and off.
- Spiked studded leather dog collar - Superb hand crafted spiked dog collar exclusively designed to give your dog outstanding look - This spiked dog collar is probably the best available on the Internet. Handlers all over the world prefer this spiked dog collar for large breeds handling.
- Nappa Padded Handmade Leather Dog Collar - Leather custom dog collar for walking and tracking with your dog - Looking for custom dog collar? Well this may be the answer. You do not find this kind of the collar on other website.
- 2 ply leather braided choke collar - Leather Walking Unique Choke Dog Collar With Braides - Perfect solution when you need to take your dog for the walk in better control. Silent chocker functionality and design for fashion look, durability, hand stitching - this collar has it all for perfect walking and tracking experience.
- Leather dog collar padded with thick felt - comfortable Padded Leather Dog Collars For Medium And Large Breeds Very good solution when you need to gain more control when walking your dog. Many handlers choose our collars because it is padded, wide, adjustable and finally looks great on the dog.
- Agitation Leather dog collar with handle for large dog breeds - very well designed multi functional wide leather dog collar - You can do practically anything with this dog collar - tracking, walking, hiking etc. It has padded handle, adjustable and very comfortable for the dog. Dog handlers love thisleather dog collar because it is very easy to put on and off and handle has padding on it
- Gorgeous Vintage Dog Leather Collar - Superb hand crafted designer leather dog collar exclusively designed to give your dog outstanding look - This dog collar is probably the best available on the Internet when you are looking to give your dog the very best of 3 worlds - look, comfort and functionality. Handlers all over the world prefer this dog leather collar for large breeds handling.
- Leather dog collar with ID name tag - Leather dog collar for walking and tracking with your dog - Looking for strong, yet light weight walking dog collar? This dog collar is padded with natural felt, made of top quality leather, and solid nickle fittings.
- Handcrafted Special Designer Leather Dog Collar - Leather Fancy Dog Collar With Braids - Perfect solution when you need to take your dog for the walk in style. 2 Ply leather for comfort, classic design for fashion look, durability, hand stitching - this handmade designer dog collar has it all for perfect walking and tracking experience.
Dog Collar | Leather Dog Collar | Nylon Dog Collar | Metal Dog Collar | Chain Dog collar |
Browse our selection of nylon dog collar, dog leather dog collar, spiked dog collar, studded dog, agitation dog collar, extrawide dog collar and metal dog collars (HS, made in Germany)
We offer close to a hundred different types of dog collars: leather dog collars, nylon dog collars, metal chain dog collars.
Our smallest dog collars will fit the neck size of 14 inches (35 cm) and up.
The width of the dog collar will vary in between 1-3 inches. (25-75 mm)
Question: How to determine a suitable length of the dog collar?
Answer: Purchasing a dog collar for an adult dog is the easiest. Healthy fully grown dogs stays the same weight and size range for most of their life, therefore when you purchase a collar for a fully grown dog the adjustments will be minimal and you will probably use only one hole to close the collar on. Please mention the dog neck size when you place your order.
Some exceptions are dogs with long fur or a lot of fur which go through season grooming and haircuts. For these dogs you should:
- For minimum adjustment - measure the neck circumference right after a haircut.
- For maximum adjustment - measure the neck circumference when your dog has the longest fur.
Our standard adjustment range is 4 inches (10 cm) (the distance between the smallest and largest adjustment hole of the dog collar). Four inches will cover both states – with or without fur.
If you feel that you need a larger adjustment range please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate you in most cases. Sometimes an additional fee will apply.
Another exception is overweight or underweight dogs. In these cases, if you are planning to put your dog on a diet, you should take into account how it will affect your dogs dimensions. This may result in a dog collar that no longer fits.
Please note that if you are going to use the collar on its smallest adjustment hole there will be an approximate 5-6 inches of extra collar length which you might want to cut off.
Another tricky situation is acquiring a dog collar for a puppy. The best thing to do is to choose a low budget collar until your puppy is at least 10-12 month old.
Example: For a 6 month old puppy with a neck size of 15 inches - purchase a collar which will fit 15-19 inches.
Warning: The biggest misconception is to measure your old dog collar and hope that based on this information you purchase a good fitting collar. This is wrong. What you need to do is measure your dogs neck circumference and choose the size of the new dog collar based on that. You can measure tightly, there is no need to add a finger or two because all of our dog collars are adjustable.
Example: If you need to buy a collar for an adult German shepherd with a neck size of 20 inches (your dog never gets haircuts). In this case choose a collar which will fit a 20 inch neck size. What you will receive will be a collar with an adjustment range between 18-22 inches.
The first hole will be close to 18 inches and last hole will be close to 22 inches. The dog collar has a total of 5 adjustment holes.
Question: How to determine a suitable dog collar width?
Answer: The wider the collar the less pressure it puts on certain points on your dogs neck.
Example: A 1 -inch (2.5 cm) wide collar will be less comfortable in comparison to a 3 inch (7.6 cm) wide collar because all the pressure will be applied over a smaller surface area.
Please note that wider dog collars are also heavier and should not be purchased for dogs with short necks.
Recommendation: If you are not sure which width to buy, please choose the 1 ½ inch (3.8 cm) width, which is the most popular and functional average dog collar width for most of the bigger size dog breeds.
Nylon- Choose a nylon dog collar if you want an easy all-weather dog handling solution. No need to take off, is suitable for walking your dog in the rain, snow, swimming and high humidity climate. These collars are extremely strong, light weight and reasonably priced.
Leather - Choose a leather dog collar if you want a safe natural material collar which looks better with age as it absorbs the fur oils of your dog. A leather collar can serve you for a life time. Just make sure to treat it occasionally with a leather conditioner. Leather does not like water but when you apply a conditioner, you can allow your dog to get in wet. Leather dog collars are perfect for dogs which tend to have allergy reactions when in contact with metal or nylon. They collars are also perfect for dogs with skin irritation problem.
Metal- Choose a metal dog collar when you are looking for a special dog collar which will allow behavior corrections. Consider stainless steel dog collars for safe water contact, they will not rust. Consider a Curogan collar to avoid allergies and irritations.
At this point you should know what size, width and material to choose.
Finally we approach most complicated question – functionality.
First let’s divide the dog collars into two main groups:
1. Dog Collars which their only function is to allow the handler to attach a leash.
2. Any other dog collar which has an additional purpose – training, identification, behavior correction etc.
Regarding the first group, if you follow our advice about selecting an appropriate collar width and length, and assuming that you decided what material better suits your dog, it all comes down to your personal taste.
That’s right, simply look at the pictures and get the collar which in your opinion will look the best on your dog. If you are having trouble deciding between a few different styles,
simply contact us and I will check about a bulk discount to make it easier for you.
The second group is a little bit more complicated but let’s figures it out together.
- Choose an extra strong collar with a handle if you are planning agitation (attack protection) training with your dog.
- Choose a martingale type dog collar if you want to be able to apply behavior corrections and want to be able to put the collar on and off fast.
- Choose a pinch/prong collar if you want advanced control and corrections ability over your dog. This type of dog collar will probably suit best people with limited amount of strength and older dog handlers.
- Choose a choke chain collar or choke chain fur saver (choke collar with bigger links) to be able to train your dog and make corrections. These dog collars often go in combination with a regular buckle collar.
- Looking for the collar to take your dog to the dog show, choose our dog show collar.
I have written this guide to help you better understand the different types of dog leashes we make and offer. There are a few factors to consider when choosing a dog leash / dog lead.
These factors are: materia of dog lead, length of dog leash, width, type of snap hook and functionality.
I do not refer here to the cost since all our leashes / leads are priced lower than any other do leash of similar quality in the world.
Allow me to focus on each type of dog leash / dog lead:
Cord leashes, leather dog leashes, chain dog leashes and nylon dog leads.
Nylon dog leashes are perfect for a low budget. They are great for using in any weather including rain, snow and wet climate. Nylon leashes / nylon leads do not stretch at all.
Leather dog leashes / dog leads always look nicer and also indicate the social status of the owner.
You can use a leather leash / leather lead in any weather but make sure to apply a leather conditioner from time to time to keep your leash in good condition so you can use it longer.
As for strength, both the nylon and leather dog leash are very strong. In case your dog is a hard chewer you should consider a chain leash which might discourage your dog from chewing it. Always observe your dog when you purchase a chain leash to avoid tooth problems.
Length of the dog leash / dog lead:
The shortest leashes / dog leads are about 1 ft long and are used for short control – usually called handle leashes.
A longer leash gives your dog more freedom during walks but offers less control for you as the handler. I think that ideally for best control a dog leash should be 4ft-6ft long. This kind of leash is the best for walking your dog in the park or for training.
For tracking you should consider a longer dog leash / dog lead which can be up to 150 ft.
You can probably use a longer leash also for walking if you live in an area with a lot of space or fields.
Width of the dog leash /dog lead:
The width of a leather leash / dog leather lead will affect its' weight and strength, as leather is a strong and heavy material. For smaller dogs we make leashes which are 3/8 or ½ inches wide. These are great for dog shows and for obedient dogs.
For large, stronger pullers and powerful dogs, we make leashes / leads which are ¾ inches wide.
All our nylon dog leashes are ¾ inches wide.
Of course, wider dog leashes / dog leads are made with bigger snap hooks which will also make the leash stronger and heavier.
Snap Hook:
The type of snap hook you use is very important. You want it to be reliable as it connects between the leash and your dog. The snap hook should be strong, smooth and easy to open/close and should have a mechanism which will prevent accidental openings.
There are hundreds of snap hooks some of which only look impressive but will not last you for a long time.
Over 15 years of experience we have found some especially high quality and functional snap hooks which will hold up for years. These are the polished brass traditional snap hooks and the quick release Herm Sprenger snap hooks.
The main advantage and difference of the quick release snap is that it will lock harder when your dog pulls and applies pressure on it.
To let your dog off the leash you don't have to pull him, all you do is press 2 fingers on the snap hook. This snap hook is widely used by the police and the military, when in critical situations in the field or split second decisions need to be made that can't wait for the dog to be released. You will love this special police snap hook as well. On your daily walks you can release your excited dog to run free in the park easily, hassle free and fast.
Functionality of dog leads:
Many times this is the only question you need answered to know which leash to order.
- For dog training leashes/ training dog leads consider the 6ft long leash. For extra functionality, you can order a floating ring on the handle.
- For tracking you will need a long dog leash – check with your tracking group which length of dog lead to order.
- For agitation training consider wide a 4-6 ft long lead.
- For city lifestyle consider our 2 handle dog leash.
- For dog show please have a look at our show leashes – these leashes are not as strong but have decorative additions for visual impact.
- For police and military please consider our multi functional leash – it is also great for every day dog walking.
If you have any further questions or feel that after reading this guide you still need help, please do not hesitate to contact us for additional assistance or custom dog leash request.
Dog collar selection guide
There are many styles of dog collars to choose from depending on your dog's size and disposition, and your training need. For the majority of dogs, a traditional nylon dog collar or leather dog collars is sufficient. Other dog collars for specific situations are described below.
Traditional dog collars are available in a variety of styles, colors, and widths. They should ride high on your pet's neck, not loose so that it slides down near the top of his shoulder blades. Dog Collars should be snug with enough room to fit two fingers between your dog's neck and his collar. For your dog's safety, the dog collar should not be loose enough to slip over the pet's head. Dog collars should also not be so tight as to restrict breathing or cause coughing. Check dog collar size frequently on growing puppies. Use a tape measure to measure your pet's neck, and then add on two to three inches.
Choose dog collar and lead width with hardware that matches your pet's size. Smaller, lightweight choices are for small dogs and puppies, and wider, more durable styles are for bigger, stronger dog breeds.
Every collar you own should have a current ID tube attached to it at all times.
Dog harnesses: Harnesses, which go around the neck and around the shoulders behind the front legs, are recommended for dogs that have upper respiratory disease or diseases of the throat or trachea, such as a collapsed trachea. If a dog with a collar pulls on the leash, it places pressure on the throat and trachea, causing irritation and coughing. Dog harnesses relieve that pressure.
Some people are hesitant to use the dog collar since they feel it looks more like a muzzle than a collar. You may have people ask you about the collar, but more often than not, when you are through explaining it, they will ask you where they can get one for their dog.
Chain-slip Dog Collars: Chain-slip collars, also called check chain or 'choke collars,' provide effective training and retraining tools when used correctly and on appropriate dogs. These collars are most often used for dogs that are strong-willed, pull when on a lead or those that does not respond to training when wearing traditional collars.
If you plan to use a choke collar on your dog, have a trainer show you how to use it correctly. Correct usage involves a quick 'tug-and-release' action (as opposed to a steady pulling) that tells the pet a different behavior is desired. These collars should only be worn during training sessions, never in a crate, and avoided in pets with delicate tracheas, such as Yorkshire Terriers.
For correct sizing, measure your pet's neck and add 2-1/2"- 3". There is a right and wrong way to put a slip collar on a dog. To correctly place a collar on a dog, the top ring on a properly-looped collar forms a letter P when you stand in front of the dog and pull it snug. If it forms the number 9, it is on backward and may not release immediately as designed, which may cause discomfort or gagging.
Pronged Collars: Pronged Collars, also called pinch collars, contain blunt prongs that protrude inward from the links. Designed for only the most stubborn pullers, they are temporary training tools used to change behavior on dogs that do not respond to any other collar. Halter-type collars give you more control and are much less likely to harm your dog.
We have found that owners who know how to correctly train dogs rarely need these types of collars. Rather, they learned they were training their pet incorrectly, and were able to successfully train their dog using other collars after learning proper methods.
Our Fordogtrainers dog training harness are the finest leather dog harnesses that money can buy.
These harnesses are made from best quality strong leather. You will never find a better quality agitation or tracking harness in pet stores.
The hardware on our leather dog agitation and tracking harnesses are made from the highest quality chrome and nickel plated steel. All of our leather harnesses are sewn and then pop riveted to insure the highest security available. This is very important in Schutzhund and police protection training where a broken harness can cause a disaster.
You can buy a less expensive harness at any store in your town, but you will NEVER buy a better quality harness. Most experienced dog trainers know that you get what you pay for!
The agitation harness is designed to fit almost any size working dog. The leather is the finest you can buy. It is flexible and will not rub or wear into the skin of your dog. In addition it has a padded breast plate to absorb the shock of a strong dog hitting the end of a line during bite work.
I am often asked by customers if they should buy an agitation harness or a wide leather agitation collar for bite work training. The answer to this question lies with their dog. The purpose for either one of these training aids is to insure the safety of their dog during protection training. Some dogs have so much drive that they choke themselves during bite training if they are worked on the "dead ring" of a normal choke collar. If this is happening to your dog, you need to make a change. For many dogs, a wide leather agitation collar is enough. If a handler feels he needs more than this he can go with the agitation harness.
Our agitation harness is not recommended as a tracking harness. It is too heavy for long tracks. This harness was designed with security and comfort for bite work not tracking.
Agitation dog collar
I am often asked by customers if they should buy an agitation harness or a wide leather collar for bite work training. The answer to this question lies with their dog. The purpose for either one of these training aids is to insure the safety of their dog during protection training. Some dogs have so much drive that they choke themselves during bite training, even if they are worked on the "dead ring" of a normal prong collar. If this is happening to your dog, you need to make a change. For many dogs, a wider collar (1 1/4 inch) is enough. If a handler feels he needs more than this he can go to a 2" wide leather agitation collar or even a leather agitation harness
Our Leather Agitation collars are made from the finest leather; handmade. We take great pride in the quality of our leather items.
*Our Fordogtrainers leather products are made with Holland-made leather that is stained using natural oils and dyes. There is a possibility that some color may transfer on some of these leather products. We recommend that you use discretion when using this product with lighter colored clothing.
We will describe here different bite sleeve types based on functionality and other factors.
As far as the bite training is concerned the foundation of it is done step-by-step. The start of bite work for young puppies begins with a soft Leather Bite Rag and then goes to a short puppy tug or Puppy Soft Arm, then the dogs continue to a Young Dog Soft Sleeve or Jute Soft Arm, then to the Intermediate Soft Arm , then to a Body Bite Suit and/or a Hard Arm and in the end - a Hidden Sleeve or muzzle.
The passage from the puppy tug or puppy soft sleeve to the Jute Soft Sleeve is carried out when the young dogs jaw and mouth structure is large enough to grab and hold the sleeve. It usually takes place around 6 months of their age. This is the first arm to use with your puppy following training with a tug. Then the step to the Intermediate Soft Arm is done between 7-12 months of their age and it depends on the dogs skill level.
This jute sleeve should not be used with adult dogs having rich experience. For those dogs we offer an Intermediate Soft Sleeve that can be used with Adult Dogs.
So, the moment has come that you need a dogs harness for your dog - dog harness UK / dog harness / leather harness / dog harness leather / harness for dogs / dog training harness.
And now you are searching for a guide to give a tip, what type of dog harnesses to choose.
In this article we will tell you about different dog harnesses types, that differ by functionality and other factors.
From the very beginning you need to specify the main purpose for purchasing dog harness UK.
With a dog harnesses you may do following actions:
- Better control under walking of your dog, harness for dogs
- Dog can serve a guide
- It warms your dog in cold weather
- Suitable in tracking
- Suitable in pulling
- Suitable in training, dog training harness
- Using dog harness as an assistance mobility device
- To rehabilitate your dog after injury, surgery or accident
- To make assistance dog harness for older dogs
- Also dog harness may be used for identification of working dog certain type (ID dog harness)
Here is a more detailed specification for each class of dogs harness:
A dog walking harness will assist you in better control of your dog. It is the right item for dogs of well obedience, which have slight behavior deviations such as aggression toward strong dogs, strong prey or hunt drive. While there are many tools and techniques for dog behavior corrections such as choke and shock collars and pinch/prong collars, we observe a dog harness as the most humane choice to apply correction acts to your dog if needed. The main base is that the dogs harness will in no way hurt your dog , it will just give an opportunity for you to keep your dog where you want your dog to be situated while using a correct amount of strength.
Here you may use links to be acquainted with high quality dog walking harnesses/ tracking dog harnesses UK:
Nylon dog harness for walking
Dog harness leather for walking
A dog harness UK for tracking is usually used for both sports and rescue/ search actions. It necessary for you to make sure that your dog’s movement is not limited by the harness design. The tracking dogs harness should be with the light weight and be padded preferably. A light weight dog harness will ensure longer tracking distance and the padding will assist in avoidance of irritations in the most sensitive zones. The tracking dog harness UK is made of leather or nylon. You should choose a dog harness of nylon if you are going to use it in contact with water.
Here you may use links to be acquainted with high quality dogs harnesses for tracking
Nylon dog harness for tracking
Leather dog harness for tracking
The majority of working dogs breeds can learn pulling a dog harness. Subject to the climate and weather in your area you may choose between a nylon pulling harness and a leather dog harness for pulling. One should use the nylon pulling harness while it is raining or snowing, in general in the high humidity conditions.
As far as a leather pulling dog harness UK is concerned, it is from natural materials. It is better-looking on a dog and also shows in some way the owner’s social status. One may use a pulling dog harness for doing exercises with your dog by adding different objects to it such as a wooden box with bricks, sand or stones inside and die to it your dog works hard while pulling those objects. You may also add to the dog harness car tires of different weights and sizes. Some customers prefer jog, bicycle or roller-blade by being pulled by their dogs. For this fun acts one should be very careful and approach to them with highest possible responsibility for your dog and yourself. There are more advanced classes of pulling dog harnesses, which are used for dog pulling contests.
Dog harness leather for pulling
Nylon dog harness UK for pulling
Nylon dog harness UK for weight pulling
Dog harnesses for guidance are specially constructed for dog to feel comfortable and to allow full handle usage as part of the connection between the guided person and the guide dog.
Here is the most popular standard version of this leather harness.
Vest dog harness / Coat dog harness is the class of the dog harness, which is made of cold resistance material and will keep your dogs body warm during the cold winter weather. The dog harness UKis made with a handle on the top so you can help your dog, when the snow is too deep and you can certainly add a leash to the ring, which is stitched into the harness, therefore there is no need for your dog to wear a regular collar.
Here you may use links to be acquainted with the high quality vest / coat dog harness UK.
Vest dog harness and coat dog harness / harness for dog
Police, military, search & rescue, patrol, security and many other working dogs should wear an ID dog harness as part of regulations of working environment. An identification dog harness UK is a must-have item for many working environments. Resembling dog harness can be used, for example, when you don’t want strangers to pet your dog. Fordogtainers offer ID dog harnesses with removable Velcro patches. Some of the patches say: “security”, “police” etc. While others say: “do not pet”, “do not feed”, etc.
Attack/ protection training is one of the most popular ways to use a dog harness for training (dog training harness). Well-made durable dog harnesses may be used for sports, police training, protection training, KNPV training, Belgian and French ring sports. What makes a dog training harness good is its padding. Padding is essential for a dog’s comfort, strength and durability and therefore the trainer feels safe. Also it balances the pressure from throat/ trachea zone towards the chest zone. A dog training harness, that is well-fitted, helps the dog breathe right and with correct intense training the dog will stay focused longer in the training session. For better control of the dog we offer an option to attach a handle, which is situated on top, to the harness.
Dog harness for training – there are many different ways to train your dog.
Here you may use links to be acquainted with high quality dog training harnesses:
Leather dog training harness for training
Y-shaped chest padded dog training harness for training
Padded dog training harness
One should consider an dog harness for assistance if your dog provides physical or mobility assistance. This dog harness UK is reinforced with extra padding on the breast area in order to provide the comfort for your dog. The dog harness’ general durability and sturdiness depends on whether the dog guides a person gently, acts as a brace for the assisted person or actually pulls a wheelchair. Wheelchair pulling must also involve a change of design and this change must be similar to a sled dog harness structure.
Dogs harnesses for rehabilitation are used to help injured dogs get through period of therapy and get well. These dog harnesses remove pressure and tension from the problematic zones, some of these dog harnesses may be connected to a special wheelchair, which help the dog move in cases when the hind legs are injured. You can also use the handle located on the top to assist in lifting your dog up and down the stairs or to vehicle.
Here you may use links to be acquainted with high decorative dog harnesses UK:
Leather dog harness studded
Dog harness leather spiked
Royal dog harness leather
Luxury padded dog harnesses
Designed padded dog harness
Large harness for dogs
Wire Dog Muzzle of Universal Fit and Comfort
Dog muzzle Description
Intended Use for This Universal Wire Dog Muzzle:
- This wire basket dog muzzle can be put on while the dog is walking, playing or running.
- It socializes your dog to communicate with another dog
- It socializes your dog for kids’ or humans’ community in general
- It simplifies taking your dog to vet visit
- It assists in going with your dog by public transportation
- It works great for hard-to-handle dogs during visits to the groomers or veterinarian.
- This wire basket cage muzzle is highly recommended by Veterinarians, Dog Trainers.
- This wire basket dog muzzle will discourage dogs from biting, chewing and eating unwanted objects such as rocks & sticks.
- This wire basket dog muzzle will allow the dog to breath freely, to pant and to drink water.
Key Features of this Dog Muzzle:
- Soft padding on the upper nose area
- upper nose part of fully grain leather for padding attachment
- Strong and durable metal cage part with resistance to rust
- Leather neck strap, that is adjusted
You may experience the situations in your dog's life, when you schould use a dog muzzle. To learn your dog how to like a dog muzzle is something every dog owner should do, not necessarily just for aggression aspects, but also for many other cases, where this wire muzzle will become the most suitable variant for your fine dog.
When you can’t find a special breed among the list of the presented or maybe you have a mix breed, feel free to come into contact with us, this wire muzzle may be made in accordance with your own wishes/dog’s measurements, thus we can select a certain well-fitted muzzle for your dear pet.












































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