Rowdy Canine Approved Gear
Here’s a running list of dog products I recommend, with links to Amazon or the company’s website.
Everything listed here is something I currently use or have personally used in the past. These are my honest opinions based on my own experience. You may agree or disagree — and that’s okay!
I don’t receive anything from the associated links unless there is a specific discount code mentioned. If you’re a business and would like your product featured, feel free to reach out!
TACTIPUP — COLLARS
The collar with the metal buckle has held up not only to my personal dogs, but also to all of my working dogs.
The prices of these collars have increased since I last needed one, but my oldest collar is about 6 years old and I still haven’t had any problems with rips, tears, or rust on the buckle.
https://www.tactipup.com/collections/tactical-dog-collars
TACTIPUP — LEASHES
Their Extreme leashes are super reliable as well. The frog clip is extremely durable, and just like the collars, I’ve used these with both working and personal dogs.
https://www.tactipup.com/collections/leashes
BYTETAG — COLLAR TAG
This collar tag is basically a QR code for your dog.
When someone scans it, it can bring up everything you want people to know about your dog. Depending on what you have set up, it can send a notification to your app, email, and/or phone.
Check out their website to see exactly how it works and what the app looks like. I have one for each of my dogs.
IMPACT — KENNEL/CRATE
If you travel with your dog or need something at home that they can’t destroy, this is for you.
This crate is definitely on the more expensive side, but in my opinion, it’s a “buy it once” kind of deal.
The collapsible option makes it much easier to put together and take down, and it’s one of the few dog crates I trust for dogs that need to be contained.
This is not one of those plastic crates that will crack eaisly and in the most oddest ways.
They’re extremely sturdy and built to last. I have never seen a dog tear one of these up or escape from it.
https://www.impactdogcrates.com/collections/all-dog-crates
SPORTDOG — E COLLARS
If you have a stubborn dog, or really any medium-to-large dog, don’t waste your money on cheap e-collars from PetSmart or Petco.
SportDog is superior to any other collar brand I’ve used.
Can they be used in everyday life, training, and hunting? Absolutely.
I will always use these for my dogs.
Remember, an e-collar is only as good as the person using it. Know how to properly use one and don’t cross that line into abuse.
SEATBELT BUCKLE LEASH
If you have more than one child-sized dog, these are great for keeping them in place in the back seat.
One of my three dogs LOVES to run back and forth in the back seat, so he ends up tangling everyone up. So I don’t use them when he’s in the back.
But my other two chill car riders get buckled in. I personally would avoid buckling them through their collar, since that could choke them and I can’t help while I’m driving.
Amazon — Adjustable Harness Seatbelt
FITRACKING & APPLE AIRTAG
I used something similar to FiTracking a long time ago.
In my opinion, this is great for people with land, active hikers, and hunting dogs. It’s super cool to be able to see the route your dog runs and what their activity looks like.
An Apple AirTag will also work, but it depends on the location since it updates off of other people’s phones.
I have AirTags on the dogs that had to fly cargo and it gave me peace of mind. The Fi app will give you more details about their day, while an AirTag is more of a “find my dog” option.
I’ll link FiTracking below. I’m pretty sure everyone knows where to buy AirTags.
DOGGLES!
Hear me out…
My oldest dog got a scratched cornea, and these helped protect it while it was healing. They’re also great for car rides, certain hikes, and sunny days!
Your dog probably won’t like them at first, but they can get used to them.
You can also get interchangeable lenses.
Looking at their website, they have some pretty cool options, like the hearing protection.
Now, this is crucial to me: if your dog doesn’t enjoy loud noises, these can totally help them! I doubt they completely block out the noise, but it could muffle it. I have never used the ear protection before, though, so I can’t personally vouch for that.