These are a Few of my Favorite Things

Training & Exercise

• River Dog Gear - she sells high quality hand-made dog products that rival store-bought products, including leashes, collars, treat pouches, custom made service dog vests and mobility harnesses, and more. My personal favorites are her hands-free leashes.
• Patience and Love Embroidery - she makes fun, totally customizable service dog vests that still look very professional
• Bowie & Co - they make biothane harnesses. These harnesses are weather proof and a great option for mobility work. They can be a bit heavy, so they may not be the best option for every dog
• Ruffwear - top quality performance gear for active and working dogs. Their equipment is super durable and will often last or exceed the the life of your dog. They are definitely worth the investment. 
• Hound Haberdashery - high quality, gorgeous hand-made martingale collars. This is my all-time favorite place to purchase collars and I am constantly getting compliments on my dogs' collars. She also has fantastic customer service!
•  Thundershirt - one of my favorite go-to solutions to doggie anxiety, this is a great way to calm a dog in stressful situations and help set them up for success! Just remember that this should be used along side a training program, not as a "fix" in and of itself.
• The Freedom Harness - this tool helps prevent leash pulling on walks. This particular brand is my favorite, but any front-clip harness will generally do the trick.
• ​Hands Free Leashes - I swear by these! I love the ability to keep my dog connected to me and still have the full use of both hands and arms. They are fantastic for teaching loose-leash walking because you are less tempted to pull on the leash - which creates more tension and makes the problem worse.
  • River Dog Gear Hands free Silky leash
  • Kurgo 6 in 1 Hands Free Leash
• Treat Pouches - a vital tool for training, I recommend pouches made by River Dog Gear. I also like the Petsafe treat pouches.
• WalkyDog or Bike Tow Leash - devices that safely connect your dog to your bike, for a fun way to exercise together without the fear of being pulled over. If you choose to use one of these, you should always use a harness - never connect your dog to your bike by the neck.
• YOOGAO Long Lines - my favorite long lines. These are high quality, and have these awesome rubber grippies that help prevent leash burn. One of the best long lines for the most affordable price!

Toys

• Chuckit! Products - high-quality, long-lasting retrieval toys. My personal favorites are the launchers, Frisbees, and kick fetch balls.
• Kong Products - they have a huge variety of fantastic high quality and durable toys. They also have products for very strong chewers. Some of my favorite toys include the squeaky toys that can be turned on and off, the Wobbler puzzle toy, and of course the classic Kong toy. 
• Holee Rollers - perfect for the dog who loves to destroy, shred, or gut toys. Simply shove an old rag, t-shirt, etc. inside and let your dog go nuts trying  to pull it out. Rather than constantly destroying toys, your dog can "destroy" the same toy over and over.
• GoughNuts - they specialize in making  nearly indestructible toys for the very strongest chewers. The GoughNuts rings and sticks even have a warranty - if your dog destroys it, they will replace it!
• Bark Box - I absolutely love Bark Box! It is a super fun, monthly subscription box. They offer high quality treats and toys for a great price!
• Flirt Poles - a fun way to help give your dog an outlet without running yourself into the ground. Especially great for herding breeds and sighthounds.
  • Outward Hound
  • Durable
  • Collapsible 
• Puzzle Toys - one of the best ways to work your dog's brain and helping them exhaust that "foraging" instinct. They can be a great way to keep your dog entertained when you are busy or away from home.
  • Buster Cubes 
  • Kong Wobblers 
  • Trixie Mad Scientist
  • Ito Rocky Puzzle Feeder
  • IQ Balls
  • Bob-A-Lot
  • Tug- A-Jug
• Snuffle Toys - Another great, mentally stimulating toy to help with a dog's natural need to sniff and forage
  • AWOOF Pet Snuffle Mat
  • AWOOF Simple Pet Snuffle Mat
  • CHEWFFON Potato Chips
  • CHEWFFON Peanut Butter
  • CHEWFFON Ramen
  • CHEWFFON Burrito
• Licky Mats and Toys - Licking is a naturally self soothing behavior. These toys can be great to help your dog calm down, deescalate, and just generally relax
  • Classic Kong
  • Stainless Steal Licky Mat
  • Silicone Licky Mat
  • Wobble Lick Bowl
  • SodaPup Duckies 
  • SodaPup Whale
  • Toppl 
    
  • Puzzle feeders can be a great way to turn meal time into a mentally stimulating activity. Here are a few of my favorite:
    • Kyjen Slo-Bowl
    • Interactive Dog Feeder
    • Outward Hound Fun Feeder

Treats, Food & Supplements

• Ford's Locker in Provo - a Game Processing shop that sells jerky and meat for people as well as super cheap ribs, raw dog food, and tasty treats for dogs!
• We have several great local natural and holistic pet boutiques where you can find food, treats, chews, supplements, and more
  • Ma and Paw's Bakery in American Fork and Salt Lake 
  • The Dog's Meow in Draper and Millcreek
  • Healthy Pets in Salt Lake
• Dr. Harvey's - this fresh food diet was a game changer for my senior dog. I didn't think I had much time left with her. I decided to switch her over to Dr. Harvey's and I got more than an extra year of life with her!
• NaturVet Supplements - all of their products are high quality and very effective. My personal favorites are the probiotic, digestive enzyme supplement, and cranberry relief (fantastic supplemental support for dogs with urinary tract or bladder infections).
• Zukes - High quality dog treats
• Pet Botanics - decent quality, affordable training treats
• Old Mother Hubbard - Good quality dog biscuits 
• ​ProBios - An absolutely amazing probiotic for dogs with sensitive stomachs
• BioC - Great supplement with a variety of benefits. I use it to help with my Basset's joints
• Cosequin - great joint supplement
• Dasuquin - a much more heavy duty joint supplement
  • For Small Dogs
  • For Large Dogs
  • For Seniors
• Beef Cheek Rolls - They look very similar to rawhide but they are very different. They are packed full of collogen and rather than tear the way that rawhide does, they break away in much smaller chunks. They are significantly easier for dogs to digest than rawhide. They are super rich, so maybe don't let your dog eat too much all at once if they aren't used to it

Grooming & Care

• Groom Ninja - hands down the best brush for short coated dogs! This tool is magic and works wonders for my Great Dane and my Basset. It even did a pretty good job on my Border Collie mix. You can check out me using it on my dog Suki here.
• Nylabone Dental Spray - this is a good easy way to help keep your dog's teeth clean and breath fresher. 
• Velocity Dryers- Seriously a life saver! Can help prevent mats for dogs with hair and can really help cut down on shedding for dogs with fur. You can check out the results with my dog Doris here.
• Kong Zoom Groom - one of the best grooming tool for single-coated and short-coated dogs. It is fabulous! 
• Dremels - My favorite tool for doggy nail care. I personally use a standard dremel I got from Walmart with a diamond bit