My Current Favourites!
August 28, 2024
First, I want to say thank you for coming to support my page! It means a lot to me to have as much support as I do. I wanted my first 'real' post to be a favourites because I know for me personally, It really helps seeing what others find useful/helpful for similar situations/circumstances.
To start this off, my favourites leashes are these Kong brand hands-free one. I like these specifically because for a dog who doesn't pull, you're able to have both hands free rather than trying to juggle a leash. For dogs who do pull they're also a great option because you can make it a standard 6ft leash with padded main handle in addition to it'd padded traffic lead.
Second, for large breed dogs I personally do not believe harnesses of any type to be of any benefit in stopping pulling, so as a first line of action for large breed pullers I would highly recomend a martingale collar that has a chain loop, opposed to a fabric one. A great example being this ruffwear one. It is a stronger collar, able to withstand even the hardest of pullers!
Now, we have gone over my favourite first line of defense tools for large breed pullers, but what about small breeds? Well, while I highly advise against harnesses for large breed pullers, they are the best item for small breeds. This is due to the increased risk of collapsed trachea that smaller breeds of dogs are prone to.
I have tried multiple different types, but from my experience the best ones so far are these step-in style ones. They are much easier to get on to nervous or hyper adult dogs, and super high energy puppies. They also allow to senior dogs a more stress-free experience.
So, I don't know about you, but my dog is muzzle trained for his safety, my safety, the vets safety, and those around hims safety. Not because he is a vicious dog by any means, but because in the event of an emergency, an injured dog is not themselves! For my dog, personally, he does not do well when having his nails trimmed, nor when stuff is being done with the inside of his ears such as ear swabs. Because most vet offices don't tend to have basket muzzles on hand, I purchased one and take him in with it on for those appointments. This is because fabric muzzles don't allow a dog to pant, so they are not recommended for more than 15 minutes.
The other benefit of these muzzles are that they make scavenging on walks very difficult, and allow for treat rewarding and to drink water freely. Remember to only use a muzzle that is correctly fitted to avoid injury!
Finally, at least for this post, my favourite pre-made pet first aid kit are these ones from Canine Health Canada. To be completely transparent, the link does go to my Square site page as I sell them from the company, but they are the exact same kit.
I really hope that this post helps you make some decisions regarding pet walking supplies! Thank you for checking out the blog, and check back soon for updates!
Shay-Lee