🧰Accessories for your dog: useful, not gimmicky
Bowls, outdoor gear, everyday extras: the catch-all category hiding both the best value for money and the most useless gadgets. Our guides put dog accessories through the filter of real-world use.
The key point : Leads, long lines, slow-feed bowls, GPS trackers: smart accessories rarely cost more than €40 and improve daily life more than you would think.
Our dedicated guides
- Canicross and bikejoring gear: the essential kit for running with your dog
Pulling harness, bungee line, running belt, bikejoring bar: which canicross gear to choose to run or ride with your dog safely.
- Tracking line for dogs: choosing the right one to start scent sports
Length, material, biothane or nylon: how to choose a tracking line for your dog and get started in mantrailing or search work.
- Dog whistle: the most reliable tool for training recall?
Ultrasonic or audible whistle, fixed frequency, conditioning method: how to choose a dog whistle and build a rock-solid recall on walks.
- Dog walking accessories: the checklist for the perfectly equipped walk
Poop bag dispenser, safety light, treat pouch, water bottle: the dog walking accessories that are genuinely useful, and their real cost.
- Camera for a dog home alone: watch and reassure from a distance
Night vision, two-way audio, treat launcher: how to choose a camera for a dog home alone and spot barking or separation anxiety.
- Stainless steel or ceramic dog bowl: the full head-to-head
Hygiene, stability, durability, price: stainless steel or ceramic bowl for your dog, this comparison details the strengths and weaknesses of each material.
- First puppy: the 7 equipment mistakes to avoid
Oversized bed, unsuitable collar, dangerous toys, pointless purchases: the first-puppy equipment mistakes that cost dearly, and how to avoid them from adoption day.
- How much does a puppy cost in the first year? The detailed budget
Equipment, food, vet care, identification: a puppy’s first-year budget line by line, from 1,200 to 2,800 euros depending on size and your choices.
- Second-hand dog equipment: smart move or false bargain?
Crate, playpen, coat, toys: which dog equipment to buy second-hand without risk, what to refuse outright, and how much you can save on used gear.
- Harness or collar for your dog: which to choose, and when?
Comfort, safety, control on walks: the pros and cons of harnesses and collars, so you can pick the right gear for your dog.
- Choosing a leash or long line for your dog: the comparison
Standard leash, retractable, multi-position or 5 to 15 metre long line: which gear for the city, the countryside and your dog’s training?
- Winter coats for dogs: genuinely useful or just a gimmick?
Which dogs really need a coat in winter? Selection criteria, materials, sizing and budget to kit out your companion sensibly.
Accessories by breed or species
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Australian Shepherd
- Border Collie
- Belgian Malinois
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- French Bulldog
- English Bulldog
- Pug
- Chihuahua
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Shih Tzu
- Maltese
- Bichon Frise
- Poodle
- Lhasa Apso
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Brittany Spaniel
- English Springer Spaniel
- Beagle
- Basset Hound
- Dachshund
- Dalmatian
- Boxer
- Rottweiler
- Doberman
- Great Dane
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Cane Corso
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Newfoundland
- Saint Bernard
- Leonberger
- Great Pyrenees
- Siberian Husky
- Alaskan Malamute
- Samoyed
- Akita
- Shiba Inu
- Chow Chow
- Pomeranian
- Eurasier
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- English Pointer
- English Setter
- Vizsla
- Weimaraner
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Whippet
- Greyhound
- West Highland White Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Fox Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Bull Terrier
- Shar-Pei