Our Trusted Recommendations & Gear
These are products, foods, treats, training tools, and everyday gear that we personally use, have used, or feel comfortable recommending to our clients.
Every dog is different, so something we love for one dog may not be the right choice for another. Use what makes sense for the dog in front of you, and when it comes to nutrition, supplements, or health concerns, talk with your veterinarian when appropriate.
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Training Treats & High-Value Rewards
The best training reward is whatever your dog is genuinely motivated to work for. For some dogs, regular kibble is plenty. For others, especially around bigger distractions, we may bring out something a little more exciting.
Fresh Whole Foods
Boiled chicken, cooked beef, string cheese, hot dogs, and other dog-safe foods can make easy, inexpensive high-value rewards. Cut them into small pieces so you can reward often without filling your dog up too quickly.
Real Dog Box
Air-dried, single-ingredient treats that are easy to break into smaller pieces and work well when we want something more exciting than a standard training treat.
K9 Connoisseur
Dehydrated beef lung treats that are lightweight, easy to portion, and useful for frequent rewards during training.
Stella & Chewy's
Freeze-dried treats with plenty of smell and flavor. We like them for dogs who need a little extra motivation when the environment becomes more distracting.
Ziwi Peak
Small air-dried meat treats that are convenient for training, easy to carry, and simple to deliver quickly while you work.
Stewart Pro-Treat
Simple freeze-dried liver treats with plenty of smell and flavor that many dogs find extremely motivating.
PureBites
Freeze-dried treats with simple ingredient lists and a variety of protein options, making it easy to experiment with what your individual dog enjoys most.
Primal
Freeze-dried treats that are easy to break into smaller pieces and useful when you want something a little higher-value during training.
Redbarn
A variety of treats and rolled foods that can be cut into small pieces and used as convenient, higher-value training rewards.
There is no single “best” training treat. Choose something your dog enjoys, keep the pieces small, and adjust the value of the reward to the difficulty of what you're asking.
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Satisfying Chews & Durables
Chewing can be a great outlet, but the right option depends heavily on the individual dog. Some dogs carefully work through a chew while others will try to break off or swallow large pieces almost immediately.
No chew or chew toy is completely risk-free. Choose an appropriate size and type for your dog, supervise them while they use it, and remove anything that becomes damaged or small enough to swallow.
Bully Sticks
A popular animal-based chew that can keep many dogs occupied for a while. Choose an appropriate thickness and length for your dog and supervise closely, especially as the chew gets smaller.
Beef Tracheas
A crunchy animal-based chew that many dogs enjoy. Tracheas can also be stuffed or frozen with dog-safe food for additional enrichment.
Himalayan Yak Chews
A firm cheese-based chew that tends to last longer for dogs who like working on harder chews. Monitor your dog's chewing style and remove pieces that become small enough to swallow.
Fish Skins
Crunchy, strongly scented chews that can be a fun option for dogs who enjoy fish-based treats. These are generally a quicker chew than many of the more durable options on this list.
No-Hide Chews
A rawhide-alternative chew available in a variety of sizes and flavors. Choose a size appropriate for your dog and supervise them while chewing.
Beef Tails & Tendons
Chewy animal-based options that can provide a satisfying outlet for dogs who enjoy pulling, tearing, and working through tougher textures.
Cow Ears
A lighter chew that many dogs work through more quickly than a bully stick or harder chew. A nice option when you want something enjoyable without necessarily needing it to last a long time.
Raw Turkey Necks
For owners who already feed or are comfortable handling raw meaty bones, turkey necks can be used as a supervised chewing and enrichment option. Raw bones are not appropriate for every dog, so choose carefully and speak with your veterinarian if you are unsure.
Benebone
A durable, non-edible chew toy for dogs who enjoy gnawing. Check it regularly for excessive wear, sharp edges, or damage and replace it when needed.
Value Pet Supplies
A useful online source for buying a variety of chews in larger quantities, especially if your household goes through them as quickly as ours sometimes does.
Best Bully Sticks
Another bully-stick option with a variety of sizes and thicknesses, making it easier to choose something appropriate for different dogs and chewing styles.
Watch how your individual dog uses something. A chew that works beautifully for one dog may be completely inappropriate for another.
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Natural Diet & Daily Nutrition
Nutrition is another area where we believe in working with the individual dog. Different dogs do well on different foods, and there is no single diet that is automatically the right choice for every dog.
Good Vibes Pet Food
One of our go-to options for raw feeding and whole-food nutrition. We like having access to a variety of proteins and feeding options that can be adjusted around the needs of the individual dog.
Answers Pet Food
A raw-food option that uses a variety of animal proteins and fermented ingredients. We like it as another choice for owners who prefer feeding a fresh or raw diet.
The Bones & Co
A frozen raw-food option with meat-forward recipes and a variety of proteins. It can be another useful choice for owners exploring raw feeding.
Steve's Real Food
A raw-food brand offering frozen and freeze-dried options, which can make it convenient for owners who want raw-style feeding with different storage and serving choices.
What works beautifully for one dog may not work for another. Consider your dog's age, activity level, body condition, health, preferences, and how they actually do on the food you choose. When you have nutrition or medical concerns, talk with your veterinarian.
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Supplements & Health Boosters
Supplements can be useful additions for some dogs, but they are not a replacement for a balanced diet or veterinary care. These are products and brands we have used, like, or feel comfortable sharing with our clients.
Every dog is different. Age, diet, medications, medical conditions, and individual needs can all affect whether a supplement makes sense for a particular dog.
Ultra Oil For Pets
An easy-to-pour oil supplement containing a blend of omega fatty acids. We like the liquid format because it can be mixed directly into a dog's regular meal without adding another chew or pill.
WINPRO
A line of soft-chew supplements with different formulas designed around specific areas of canine wellness. The chew format also makes them easy to add to a normal routine.
Super Snouts
A broad line of powders, chews, oils, and other supplements, making it easy to choose a format that works well for the individual dog and owner.
Native Pet
Powders, toppers, oils, and chews with straightforward formats that are easy to add to meals. We especially like products that don't turn feeding into an unnecessarily complicated routine.
Brutus Bone Broth
A convenient liquid topper that can add flavor and moisture to a dog's regular food. It can also be useful for making meals a little more interesting for dogs who enjoy variety.
Fera Pets
A supplement line offering powders and chews in a variety of formulas, including mushroom-based products and other targeted blends.
Pawsitive Pets
Treat-style supplements that are easy to give and can be incorporated into a dog's normal daily routine without needing to mix powders or liquids.
Forever Puppy
Small, soft supplement bites that are simple to portion and easy to give as part of a dog's regular routine.
One of my favorite easy frozen treats is plain Greek yogurt mixed with dog-safe ingredients and frozen in silicone molds. It's inexpensive, customizable, and the dogs think they're getting something very exciting.
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Training Equipment & Safety Gear
Training tools are exactly that: tools. What matters is choosing equipment that fits the individual dog, understanding how it works, and using it appropriately and consistently.
No collar, leash, muzzle, crate, or other piece of equipment replaces good handling or thoughtful training. If you are unsure how to fit or use a tool, ask a qualified trainer for help before relying on it.
Hundhaus
Handmade collars and leashes built for regular training and everyday use. We like sturdy hardware, practical designs, and gear that holds up to frequent handling.
Herm Sprenger
When we use a prong collar, we prefer genuine Herm Sprenger equipment for its consistent hardware, sizing options, and replaceable links. Proper fit, placement, and handling matter.
Outer Space Dog Gear
Biothane long lines and training leashes that are easy to clean and useful for outdoor training, recalls, decompression time, and giving dogs more freedom while maintaining a physical connection.
CODE: STABLEDOGTRAININGRuff Land Kennels
Durable molded kennels that we like for travel, boarding, and structured rest. Choose the appropriate kennel size for your dog and secure it appropriately when used in a vehicle.
Mayerzon Muzzles
Basket-style muzzle options that can work well for training, management, and situations where an additional layer of safety is appropriate. Correct sizing should allow the dog enough room to pant comfortably.
Dominant Dog Collar
A thin slip-style collar that may be useful in specific handling situations. This is a specialized tool, so correct fit, placement, timing, and instruction are especially important.
Harness, flat collar, prong, long line, e-collar, treats, toys, or a combination of several things—the important questions are whether you understand the tool, are using it appropriately, and your dog understands what you are asking.
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Trusted Local SCV Partners
We love supporting local businesses and professionals we feel comfortable sending our own dogs and clients to. These are a couple of our go-to recommendations here in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Pet Supply SCV
Our trusted neighborhood pet supply shop and one of our favorite local places for food, treats, chews, training gear, and everyday dog supplies.
26831 Bouquet Canyon Rd.Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Treehouse Animal Hospital
Our go-to Valencia veterinary team. We appreciate having a local veterinary practice we trust with our own dogs and feel comfortable recommending to STABLE clients.
27550 Newhall Ranch Rd, Ste 201Santa Clarita, CA 91355
These businesses are listed because we genuinely use, trust, or feel comfortable recommending them. This section is not sponsored.
Affiliate & Partner Disclosure
Some links on this page are affiliate or referral links. STABLE Dog Training LLC may earn a small commission or referral fee on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products, tools, and companies we genuinely use, trust, or feel comfortable recommending.