reccomendations

Shopping! Some products I couldn't live without

Toppl by West Paw I’m all about any and all work to eat toys and this is a great, easy to clean, easy to eat from options. Some dogs/guardian prefer it to the old classic Kong

Snuffle Mats This is one of my all time faves, snuffle mats (or a towel rolled up with treats inside for a DIY version) provide super easy enrichment at mealtime/snack time when you’re feeling a little lazy and don’t want to do a lot of prep. They’re a great way to get your dog sniffing

Biothane leashes and long lines They stay clean when you’re letting your dog drag them and they have a nice feeling in the hand on neighborhood walks too. I love these ones by Off Road K9 on Etsy because the shop doesn’t sell any aversive tools or accessories

Swiss hunting dog bell This is an essential for my mental health when the dogs are off leash in nature and I love the classic style

Balance Harness by Blue 9 I like this harness for dogs that are head shy (it buckles around the neck), it has front and back clip options and allows for a full range of motion, plus it’s super adjustable so it’s easy to size

School for The Dogs Training Treat Pouch This is seriously the best treat pouch I’ve ever used. period.

Clickers I buy a small bulk bag or two at a time because this is the one training tool I use that always just seems to wander away

Reusable food pouches Fill them with wet dog food, peanut butter, cream cheese etc. to keep super high value treats on hand (plus you can keep your gloves on in winter when you reward your dog!)

recommended reading

I’m obsessed with continuing education! These are just some of the books that have gotten me excited about dogs and animal training and the life changing, world changing potential of cultivating relationships that actively reject punishment and coercion :)

Practical dog training info

Dr. Sophia Yin How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves

Malena DeMartini Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Leslie McDevitt Control Unleashed

Memoir and training

Patricia McConnell The Other End of The Leash

Suzanne Clothier Bones Would Rain From The Sky

Kathy Sdao Plenty in Life is Free

Ethology

Raymond and Lorna Coppinger Dogs

Alexandra Horrowitz Inside of a Dog

Kim Brophey Meet Your Dog

For the real nerds

Paul Chance Learning and Behavior

Donna Haraway The Companion Species Manifesto