Accessories for Dog Owners

What accessories go well with clothing for dog owners?

For dog owners, accessories that complement their clothing effectively during training and keep them warm and dry in any weather are ideal.
Anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors with their dog and isn't put off by rain, snow or wind will need functional outdoor jackets and trousers, as well as a few accessories. For active dog lovers, however, 'nice-to-haves' are out of the question - what's needed are warm hats, headbands, scarves and gloves.
The sugar dog brand wouldn't be an insider's tip amongst dog owners if, alongside its popular dog coats and functional outdoor clothing, it didn't also offer equally well-designed accessories. For example, you can buy water-repellent knitted hats from sugar dog: hats that not only keep your ears warm during the cold season, but also keep out moisture in drizzling rain and snowfall.
sugar dog also offers soft fleece headbands and hiking boots, which will kit you out perfectly for your outdoor adventures with your dog.
And, of course, sugar dog also has everything you need for your dog, so they can enjoy life whatever the weather: from waterproof dog coats and warm dog coats, to paw boots and cute accessories for dogs like hats and scarves - they've got it all.

What accessories do you need for dog sports?

• Treat pouch and treats
• Training dummy
• Clicker and dog whistle
• Dog lead; ideally a one-metre lead (Moxon lead or short lead)
• Dog collar or harness
• Agility sets such as jumps, tunnels or slaloms
• Poo bags
• High-vis vest and lights

In dog sports and when training your dog, your equipment must be immediately to hand. To achieve the desired training effect, there should be a delay of 0.5 to 1 second, or maximum 2 seconds, between the dog displaying the desired behaviour and receiving the reward. Only then can the dog make the connection between the desired behaviour being demonstrated and the reinforcer or reward. For the dog handler, this means: the whistle, clicker and treats must be within immediate reach. Even if you use an auditory cue (verbal praise or a clicker), the actual reward (treat) must follow shortly afterwards. If you allow more than 2 seconds to pass between the action and the reward, the dog cannot make the connection - the training effect is lost. Consequently, you mustn't rummage around in any bags for your equipment for longer than necessary.
That's why it's absolutely essential for dog owners to invest in a well-designed and organised treat pouch and to carry it with them. It can hold not only treats, but also a clicker, a whistle, poo bags and small personal valuables.
At Kramer Equestrian, you can buy outdoor jackets and gilets with a sophisticated pocket system and a matching treat pouch. However, to stay well-organised and fully prepared for training in dog sports, you can also buy training bum bags for dog owners from sugar dog.
For some dogs, their favourite toy, a thrown training dummy or a game of tug-of-war together is reward enough. Therefore, depending on the dog, dog toys are also among the essential accessories for dog sports.