Essential dog walking accessories

Discover the best accessories for walking your dog: collars, leads, muzzles and more. Ensure comfort and safety on each walk.

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How to choose the best dog collar?

Dogs’ necks are very strong, but they are also a very delicate area, so choosing a good collar is vital for their health and to ensure they don’t get hurt.

Key ideas when choosing a collar

It should fit the size of the dog's neck and there should be space between the neck and the collar, enough to fit two fingers in.

Quality materials that are as natural as possible.
Ideally it should be flat and padded.
Buckle that doesn’t make much noise
when you close it and is strong.
Never use choke collars or any type of collar that may harm the dog.

How to choose the best dog lead?

To walk around the city and for your dog to be able to move and feel free to smell and interact with other dogs, while being safe, a long 10-metre lead is ideal. It’s true that you need to know how to handle this lead; but, once you learn, it’s the best choice for your dog.

If you choose a traditional lead, it’s important for it to be at least two metres long, strong and allow you to hold it comfortably without hurting your hands. It’s important for the dog to feel as free as possible with the lead, so you should never tighten it or pull on it, especially with dogs wearing a collar.

Types of muzzles for dogs

Choosing the correct muzzle for your dog is vital, because a bad muzzle could cause the dog to choke or suffer from heat stroke, since they are unable to pant and regulate their body temperature. This may happen with some fabric muzzles, which can look comfortable for the animal because they are soft, but they don’t allow them to breathe properly.

For that reason, to check if a muzzle allows your dog to breathe and is right for them, choose the basket type and make sure they are able to open their mouth, drink and eat a treat with the muzzle in place.

Bags and bottle of water with soap and vinegar: essential during a walk

As humans, we are responsible for our dogs, picking up their faeces and cleaning up their urine is vital in order to coexist in harmony with our neighbours and to keep our towns and cities clean. To do so, there are so-called dog poo bags, which can be bought in supermarkets. When it comes to choosing, biodegradable ones are a great option because they also help to look after the planet. For urine, you should carry a bottle of water with soap. To keep the area clean and not attract other dogs’ attention, adding a little vinegar to the mix is recommended.

Is a collar or harness best for dogs?

In general, it's always best to walk a dog with a harness - it helps them to retain the correct posture and leaves their neck free, especially when it comes to strong dogs who pull a lot on the lead during a walk.

To choose the right harness for your dog, you should take the following key factors into account:

Choose the correct size that doesn’t rub or cause injuries and enables them to be comfortable and safe, protecting their joints while walking and relating with other dogs and with their surroundings.
Lightweight V-shaped harnesses, that allow the dog's legs to move are ideal, and even better if they are padded in the chest area.
Made with quality materials that are as natural as possible.
Double ring for the lead, making it safer and which can also be used for travelling.

A 10-metre lead allows your dog much more movement and you still have control over safety in your hands. In addition, it is ideal for parks.