
Useful Resources
These are just some of the tools that you can use to enrich your dog's daily life. I only add things to this list that I have purchased for my own dogs and recommend. I am an affiliate of several companies that I especially love and some have kindly offered me a discount to pass on to my clients. In return, I may receive a small commission but this does not affect my opinions or recommendations. By using some of the links below, you will be supporting me as a local small business owner.
There is a HUGE selection of dog products on the market - some better quality than others. As with all toys, never leave your dog unsupervised and provide free access to fresh water.
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Interactive Feeders & Lickimats
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Tough lickimats for strong/powerful chewers​: Buddy, Soother, Playdate, Slomo
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Snuffle Mats This is just an example, as there are loads on the market. Just make sure that they are made well and that there are no internal squeakers or other objects that could come loose.
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For a cheaper alternative, why not get creative and use a bathmat like this?
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If you have a dog that is a chewer, try a rubber snuffle mat instead.
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Bob-a-lot Interactive Dog Toy: For small/medium dogs, for large dogs
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Treat Tumble Puzzle Ball: For small/medium dogs, for large dogs
Dog Food
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This is such a personal choice and I am not a dietary expert, so I don't recommend any specific diet or brand. However, what is important is that our dogs get the best nutrition possible. I frequently use All About Dog Food site for the most up to date, independent reviews of dog food currently on the market. My dogs are fed raw and are currently on a mix of Honey's Real Dog Food and Natural Instinct, as I believe a raw diet is the most biologically appropriate food for them, although every dog is different. They also have a small quantity of Wolfworthy or Bentley's for scatter feeding or puzzle games.
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Wet food squeezer bottle: Great for giving treats, supplements or for those that feed raw.
Health & Wellbeing
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For nervous or anxious dogs, I recommend:
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Pet Remedy: Everything in this amazing range is clinically proven to help with anxiety and fear. I highly recommend the spray or plug-in options
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Zylkene calming supplement - it works for some dogs and not others in my experience but worth a shot.
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For regular flea and tick treatment, I use Verm-X Flea & Tick Powder for Dogs unless I am in a high-risk area or my dogs are infested. It's important to speak to your veterinarian regarding appropriate treatment.
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For worming, I use Verm-X All Natural Liquid Supplement for Dogs. Every 2-3 months I then send a sample to Wormcount or Feclab to ensure they are parasite-free.
Healthy Treats & Chews
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Anco pate: This is my go-to training treat at the moment. Great quality and kind on tummies. It also freezes really well.
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Due to the cost of quality dog treats, I've recently got into dehydrating my own. You can basically do anything edible for dogs and either use your oven or purchase a dehydrator like this one.
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Peanut Butter: Whichever brand you choose, make sure that it DOES NOT contain Xylitol (also referred to as Birch Sugar). This is highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Also be wary of added salt and sugar.
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Beautiful Joe's Ethical Dog Treats - pricey but a really brilliant company. They last a surprisingly long time and for every packet bought, they donate the same amount to a rescue charity.
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Organic baby food This works great on a lickimat or in a squeezy tube. Just make sure you check the ingredients to avoid dangerous items like raisins, grape juice, saltanas, onions etc. My dogs like the carrot and peas, and apple and pear flavours.
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Earth Animal No Hide Long Lasting Rawhide Replacement dog treats
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Yak milk dog chews: There are loads of brands out there so shop around
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Sprats, cows ears, pigs ears, rabbit ears (suitable for puppies), and raw marrow bones, depending on your dog's diet, health and chewing style.
Puzzles & Games
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Nina Ottosson: These puzzles are so much fun and really help boost your dog's optimism and confidence. Start with the easier levels and gradually build up.
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Trixie also do some fun puzzle toys, like their popular Turn Around game.
Beds
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High K9 raised dog bed: Without a doubt, the best dog beds on the market. After spending a fortune 'experimenting', we always come back to our High K9s! They last forever and can be customised if you (or your dog) fancies a change. Enter discount code for 10% off: WILDK9S10
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Calming donut dog bed: For those dogs that like an extra snuggle (or a second bed in our case!) these are very popular (but a bit of a pain to wash if you have a large dog).
Dog Kit
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Wild K9s is a proud sponsor of Yellow Dogs UK, a charity that promotes awareness and understanding of dogs who need space, also known as “yellow dogs”. These are dogs that may be nervous, in training, recovering from an injury or illness, being rehabilitated or simply dogs that prefer to keep their distance from people and other dogs. You can receive a 20% discount in their online shop by using the code SPONSOR20.
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Harnesses: As you know, I am VERY passionate about this subject! The majority of harnesses on the market are, at best, inappropriate, but at worst, very painful and damaging to your dog. The only harnesses that I am happy to recommend are:
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​Mekuti Balance harness and lead. These are what I use on all three of my dogs. You can receive a 5% discount using the promotional code MKTC5.
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Perfect fit harness To find out more about the dangers of collars and leads, check out this link
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CarSafe Crash Tested Dog Safety Harness: One of the few brands that is car crash tested. Perfect for travel.​
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Leads and collars: I am a fan of Ruffwear collars, leads and lifejackets.
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Biothane long lines by SwaggerPaws: Beautiful colours and very sturdy. I would recommend starting with a 5m line and then work your way up to 10m. These links will give you 15% discount.
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Gleam-K9 towel: This super absorbent towel cleans, drys, shines, and keeps your dog cool or warm depending on what you need.
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H2O4K9 stainless steel drinking bottle: Great for a walk or on the road. Mine is 9 years old now and still going strong.
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Petcarium Portable Shower: The best one we've used. Great water pressure and stays warm for hours. No more cold showers for your dog!
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Equafleece: Perfect for those chilly mornings or winter walks.
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Cool Coats for Dogs: Essential gear for those balmy summer days, particularly if you can't find shade.
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Tick Removers: Always important to have handy.
Toys
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Tug-e-nuff: Everything is great, but particularly the tug toys, clam toy, and whip it. Enter discount code for 10% off: WILDK9S
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K9 Connectables: Not the cheapest, but extremely well made and a great investment. You can start off with one piece and gradually build up, creating an infinite number of toys in one! Enter discount code for 10% off: WILDK9S
Your Kit
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Doo-kee poo bag holder
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Electrox Sterilising Water: I use this everywhere as an eco-friendly sanitiser that kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. It's also great on itchy or irritated skin and gives me complete peace of mind.
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Dog Camera: There are plenty of options to choose from. It's worth shopping around for the best deals as this changes frequently. Expect to pay no more than £20-£30.
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Ruggable: Beautiful washable and durable non-slip rugs to keep your pup's joints safe ... a splurge but worth it in your favourite room.
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Hug at Home: I love these rugs and hall runners as they are affordable, sustainable, and machine washable. Dunelm and The Range also do some great options.
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Non-slip mats: Although these are designed as pee pads, they also make a great, washable non-slip surface for your dog
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Floors for Paws: As recommended by Canine Arthritis Management. If you are choosing a laminate or vinyl flooring, aim for an R11 non-slip rating to prevent slips and falls.
Books
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On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas​
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Canine Enrichment by Shay Kelly
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Puppy Nurture: Raising Your Puppy With Love by Shay Kelly
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Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by Kim Brophey
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The Forever Dog by Rodney Habib and Karen Becker
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Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy by Steve Mann
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Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs by Annie Phenix