Dog Training Toolkit

Why We Picked These

Professional trainers will tell you: the right tools make training easier, but the tools themselves don't train your dog — consistency and patience do. That said, Zuke's Mini Naturals are the treat of choice for most positive reinforcement trainers because they're tiny (you'll use hundreds during a training session), high-value (dogs go crazy for them), and low-calorie enough that you won't make your dog fat. The StarMark clicker is the best we've used — the adjustable volume is clutch for sound-sensitive dogs. The 30ft long line is essential for recall training: never try to teach 'come' on a 6-foot leash. And the treat pouch frees up your hands so you can actually handle the leash while rewarding your dog. The KONG Goodie Bone rounds things out as a reward toy that teaches your dog what they should be chewing.