Freeze-dried Green Beef Tripe Nibblets, All-Chicken Nibblets and All-Beef Nibblets are training treats available in 5-ounce packages. The result of feeding is instant obedience, according to the company.

800-743-0322
www.animalfood.com

The Multipurpose Bite and Scratch Mitt can be used for training, nail trimming, reaching for or bathing a fearful pet, home medicating and more. Flexible and washable, it’s bite-resistant and allows maximum hand dexterity with full bite-zone coverage, according to the company.

www.bitebuster.com

Comfort Zone with D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) is designed to mimic a natural pheromone released by mother dogs while nursing their puppies. It reassures and calms dogs in stressful situations, such as crate training, travel, thunderstorms, fireworks and being left alone or in an unfamiliar environment, according to the company. It’s available in a spray for travel and training and as an electric diffuser for home use.

800-234-2269
www.petcomfortzone.com

The Clicker Leash is designed to make training convenient by incorporating a clicker into an ergonomic leash handle. This eliminates the juggling and fumbling many dog owners experience during class and practice time, according to the company.

888-PAWSITIVE
www.clickerleash.com

Quick Muzzle is designed for quick, efficient use, and provides a safe, secure and comfortable fit for temporary restraint of hard-to-handle animals, according to the company. A variety of sizes is available.

800-222-9263
www.fourflags.com

The Doggie Dance line includes duck and potato Show Bits treats. A low-allergen alternative packaged in two zippered pocket-size pouches for convenience, the tiny tubular bits are the perfect size for obedience training, according to the company.

877-738-5887
www.fullpetential.com

Hamilton training leads are available in nylon (black, blue or red) and cotton (olive drab). They are 5/8-inches wide and come in 10-, 15-, 20-, 30- and 50-foot lengths. Long lengths give plenty of space for training and freedom of movement, but protect the pet within a defined space, according to the company.

800-635-2044
www.hamiltonproducts.com

Fresh’n Clean Thinsorb pads feature triple-layer construction that let’s moisture through and resists scratching and clawing, according to the company. They’re treated with baking soda to help eliminate odor.

800-690-6455
www.lambertkay.com

Check Cords, made from multifilament polypropylene roping and solid braid webbing, can be used to teach a dog to come when called and to avoid dangerous situations. They are colorfast and waterproof, and show no performance loss when wet, according to the company.

800-224-1121
www.mendotaproducts.com

Doggie Calm Wellness Oil is certified vegan and certified 100 percent organic. Available in a 2-ounce bottle, it’s gentle, safe and effective in calming dogs, according to the company.

866-775-2009
www.naturesinventory.com

Designed to accommodate large and small breeds, Poochie-Bells are made to hang on a doorknob (or a hook next to the door) inside the house. When the dog rings the bells by using its nose or paw, it alerts the owner that it needs to go outside. With a 95 percent success rate when following the suggested training method, Poochie-Bells become the stimulus a dog associates with the ability to go outside, according to the company. A variety of colors and patterns is available.

877-688-3647
www.poochiebells.com

Go-Frrr Ball is a slingshot-action fetch ball. Senior field editor for GunDog magazine, Jerry Thoms, says it’s a serious training tool used by hunting-dog owners to teach any breed to be better retrievers, according to the company.

800-456-7763
www.proballinc.com

Resco 53000 Series Chokes are available in black, white, brown, red and fawn. The soft braided nylon is comfortable for the dog but offers firm control for the handler, according to the company.

800-367-3726
www.rescopetproducts.com

Fooey, formulated to stop dangerous and destructive pet behavior, is safe and effective and can be sprayed on anything to instantly transform the target into a distasteful object, according to the company.

800-276-3532
www.synergylabs.com

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