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Recommended Gear & Products
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Freedom No-pull Harness by 2 Hounds Design
Comfortable, dual-attach harness!
The freedom no-pull has front and back attach d-rings; easy to adjust side, back, and belly straps; the velvet belly strap offers a comfy fit and prevents chafing. Available in various sizes. Take your dog’s measurements for the best fit!
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Rapid Rewards Training Pouch by Doggone Good!
A must-have for walkies!
The Rapid Rewards pouch has plenty of room, multiple compartments to store treats & food; interior liner is washable/cleanable; magnet makes it easy to close/open; comes with a waistband strap, or the loops on the pouch can secure to your belt!
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Biothane Long Lines & Coupler by High Tail Hikes
Perfect for sniffaris!
High Tail Hikes makes quality biothane lines and leads. Biothane is a soft vinyl, durable material. Easy to keep clean! Long lines come in various lengths & widths; option of a locking carabiner. Add a biothane coupler for more security!
Use promo code LEAPSANDHOUNDS10 for a 10% discount on your order
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Happy Howie's Meat Rolls
Loved by many doggos!
There’s high value dog treats, and then there’s Happy Howie’s Meat Rolls! We’ve been a fan of these products for some time. They’re much loved by our canine pals as a moist and meaty HIGH value food. Slice and dice into small bite sized morsels, perfect for delivery high rates of reinforcement in training and behavior mod!
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Toppl by West Paw
The ultimate food dispenser!
The Toppl is a durable food dispensing enrichment toy. It’s quite accessible for dogs to lick, chew, and eat out of, and just as easy for the human to clean! Try filling with creative recipes and serve frozen for an even longer lasting, satisfying enrichment activity.
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Stuffed Husky aka Karl by Melissa & Doug
Karl is essential for puppies!
Karl is your dog’s very own fancy-style stuffed dog toy! Karl can provide a healthy outlet for puppies to play bite and chew, and can be an all-around trusted companion for solo dogs. Check out The FAMOUS Karl Hack to learn more on how to use Karl to support your dog’s well-being.
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Additional Resources
Recommended Reading!
Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, by Kim Brophey, introducing L.E.G.S.® and Family Dog Mediation®
Take the Dog Key test- to understand your dog’s heritage
Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life, by Emily Strong and Allie Bender, on dog behavior, learning principles, and rethinking canine enrichment
Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It, by Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson
Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog: How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend, by Kathy Callahan
The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs, Patricia McConnell, communication and deepening the human-canine bond
Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide To Understanding Your Best Friend, by Lili Chin, an excellent illustrative guide on dog body language
How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, By Lisa Feldman Barrett, accessible read on how emotions are constructed, drawing on contemporary research in neuroscience and psychology
Our favorite podcasts, courses and webinars, videos, and more!
The Dog’s Truth , introducing the model of L.E.G.S.® to understand the whole picture of the dog in front of you.
L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, a game changer for any dog pro! Join fellow FDMs in an open, collaborative, and respectful community of professionals supporting dogs and families throughout the world.
The Bitey End of the Dog with Mike Shikashio, an excellent podcast on dog aggression; see aggressivedog.com for free articles and webinars
Losing Lulu, a grief support community for people after losing an animal companion or family member to behavioral euthanasia
Shelter Behavior Hub & Mentorship program with Trish McMillan, valuable educational resources for animal shelter and rescue teams
Leaps and Hounds Behavior YouTube channel, for educational videos on FDM Hacks, training and learning principles, and more!
The Muzzle Up! Project, a treasure trove of educational resources on basket muzzles
Behavior Vets NYC FREE webinars, including intro to Cooperative Care, DIY and Food enrichment, leash reactivity in dogs, and more
