Going for walks is an essential practice when you have a dog and naturally there is some essential equipment you want to use and have with you. We have had four dogs over the years and currently have two: a German shepherd and an English shepherd. Over the years we have learned what is absolutely essential for taking our dogs on walks. Each of these four products we use with both of our dogs on every walk. We have linked some of our favorite products and just so you know we will earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through our links at no extra cost to you.
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar
Our first essential is a Herm Sprenger Prong Collar. We have used prong collars with all of our dogs and Herm Sprenger is by far the best we have used. Herm Sprenger prong collars are high quality and reliable. They allow us to give quick, sharp corrections when training our dogs. We recommend a prong collar over a flat collar or choke collar for this reason.
Biothane Leash
Our second essential pairs great with our Herm Sprenger prong collar and that is a biothane leash. Biothane leashes are absolutely fantastic. These leashes are high quality, sturdy, and don’t wear out over time. One of our favorite parts about biothane leashes is that they are super easy to clean and don’t hold water like a traditional fabric or leather leash. Simply wipe down the leash with a wet rag or wipe and it is good as new. We have used biothane lashes for over a year and a half and they still look brand new.
Mini Educator E Collar
Our third essential is a Mini Educator E collar. We love using our Mini Educator E collars with our dogs. They are compact, easy to use, and fit perfectly in your hand. We have been using our Mini Educator with our German Shepherd Champ for about a year and a half now and it has been great to use. We especially like using the Mini Educator for off leash work as it gives us a way to still directly communicate with our dogs.
Earth Rated dog bags
Our fourth and final essential is definitely the least glamorous, but definitely essential. Our fourth essential is Earth Rated dog bags. We know that picking up after your dog is by no means your favorite part about having a dog, but having low quality bags that rip or break on you makes it ten times worse. We get our Earth Rated dog bags from Amazon and they have never failed us. Once you start using these bags you won’t want to risk using something else.
Those are our four dog walking essentials. If you want to learn more about how we train and care for our dogs check out our website. For more products we love and use everyday check out our Amazon storefront. Happy dog walking!
M. S. Smith