Recommended for you

Please find below links for products that I recommend.

I have personally tried, tested and used all of these products, both with my own dogs and with many hundreds of puppies and dogs over the last 15 years.

My first priority is always the well being and welfare of the dogs I work with, and I will only ever provide links to products and resources that I trust.

dog with Kong

Please note it is always recommended that you supervise your puppy or dog whilst using any toys, treats or chews, and you do not leave your dog wearing any equipment unattended.

The safety of your dog is ultimately your responsibility. Please ensure you get the appropriate product for the age and size of your puppy or dog.

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Food and treats

dog eating food

It can be bewildering trying to decide what is the best thing to feed your dog. Please check out this independently run website which lists 1000s of different foods of all types (dry, wet, raw etc.) and treats, and gives you a nutritional quality rating so you can decide on the best possible quality food at a price that fits your budget. 

https://www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/the-dog-food-directory

For training treats you can’t beat these: JR Pet Pate; dog’s love it, it’s a very healthy option, easy to cut up into small treats for training, keeps in the fridge and/or freezer.

https://amzn.to/3WAypY6

Long lasting chews – Save your slippers!

Remember to supervise and get the right size for your dog.

Mentally and physically stimulating, enriching and great boredom busters, stress relievers and help to promote good dental health.

dog with chewed shoe

Non edible Chews – great for dogs who love to chew sticks or your furniture!

Olive sticks: https://amzn.to/3MDyEwX

Root Chews: https://amzn.to/3TEhRxv

 

Edible chews

Puppies up to 16 weeks:

Cold carrots from your fridge – best and cheapest option!

Braided Lamb Skin: https://amzn.to/43xSphH

Puppy Whimzees: https://amzn.to/4384usF

Dried fish skins: https://amzn.to/3C12Hd0

 

Older pups and adults:

Ostrich bones: https://amzn.to/3TD8WMt

Cows feet: https://amzn.to/43lluLU

Paddywack: https://amzn.to/43pmOhn

Tripe Sticks: https://amzn.to/43to8PB

Himalayan Yak Chews: https://amzn.to/3vmBstZ

Beef or venison tendons: https://amzn.to/45y3qzU

Buffalo horns: https://amzn.to/3ILuyls

Rabbits ears: https://amzn.to/3MDz4n1

Enrichment – so important for our dogs wellbeing!

dog using lickimat

Topples – a bit pricey, but the best food dispenser toy ever! 

https://www.roverskit.co.uk/collections/west-paw/products/west-paw-zogoflex-toppl-treat-toy

Snuffle mat: https://amzn.to/3WCdxzE

Kong – different ages, sizes and strengths: https://amzn.to/3IWEhEZ

Lickimat: https://www.roverskit.co.uk/products/lickimat-classic

Lickimat stick on: https://www.roverskit.co.uk/products/lickimat-ufo

Snacky ball – one of my all time favourites: https://amzn.to/42925g7

Buster cube: Good one for the garden, can be a bit harsh on your skirting boards! https://amzn.to/3IIdSeq

Nina Ottossson Interactive toys; come in easy, medium and hard: https://amzn.to/3TDalCJ

Equipment

If you prefer to buy local and support a small business the lovely Lauren makes leads, collars, and long lines. However there is usually a two to three week wait time. Use the code DDOGS to get a 10% discount

https://houndsandhome.com/products/longline

 

Long lines

Small to small/medium sized dogs – 5 meters https://amzn.to/3TvP3XM

Medium to large/extra large – 10 meters https://amzn.to/3TBPsrF

Harness – both these brands are adjustable to get the exact right fit for your dog; you will need to measure them up carefully, instructions/measurements on the websites:

Perfect Fit:  https://www.perfect-fit-dog-harness.com/perfect-fit-fleece-dog-harness.html

Haqihana:  https://amzn.to/3IUfQIz

Treat pouch – essential training tool

https://amzn.to/3q7Au1z

Dog cam – essential for new puppy owners and separation anxiety cases – I use this one myself; really easy to use, set up, can tilt and move side to side, listen in and record, and it’s excellent quality clarity of picture.

https://amzn.to/3oAcAeI

Natural calming and stress relief remedies/products

relaxed dog

Pet Remedy Spray https://amzn.to/3qeyuEQ

Adaptil Diffuser to help your new puppy settle: https://amzn.to/3q64vPc

Riaflex Green Lipped Mussel – best form of Omega 3 and by far the best supplement I’ve ever used for both mental and physical health in dogs:

https://amzn.to/3BYFfgB

Dorwest Herbs Skullcap and Valerian – works remarkably well for some dogs with mild fear/anxiety: 

https://amzn.to/3OEZLu7