Our current picks of dog training kit
13 picks, updated 16 September 2026
A dog training kit buys you control and makes rewarding the right thing easy, which is the part that changes behaviour. Pick the few pieces that match the dog in front of you and the walks you actually take.
Every piece of training kit here is one we would buy. Each one comes with the dog and the situation it fits, plus a tip for getting the best from it on the walk.
Our picks
- 1
Halti
Training Lead, 2m
Why we picked it
Two trigger clips and lightweight webbing make this a training lead you can join to the front and back of a harness, steering a pulling dog round towards you. Halti list seven ways to use it, so one lead covers more than one job on a walk. Buy it for a dog learning lead manners, and it shortens to an ordinary lead once that is done.
- Type
- Training lead
- Best for
- Pulling on a harness
- Price band
- ££
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- 2
ACME
210.5 Whistle
Why we picked it
A whistle sounds the same whoever blows it, which is what recall conditioning asks for. ACME tune the 210.5 Classic to 6200Hz and say it gives the same pitch blown hard or softly. The pealess body holds its note in cold and rain, and the lanyard keeps it to hand. It is the established choice for spaniels and works with any breed.
- Type
- Whistle
- Best for
- Recall training in the field
- Price band
- £
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- 3
Dog & Field
Long Line, 10 metres
Why we picked it
A long line gives a dog freedom you can still take back, which is what recall training runs on. This one is soft nylon rope with a heavy duty trigger clip, and it shortens to five metres for tighter ground. Dog & Field make it in one length for any size of dog, and it suits an open field or a beach.
- Type
- Long line
- Best for
- Recall practice in open ground
- Price band
- ££
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- 4
Bounce and Bella
Poultry & Fish Training Treats, two pack
Why we picked it
Training runs on payment, and a treat has to be small enough to give many of in one session. The fish treats are 80 per cent fresh fish with potato and sweet potato, and the poultry treats are 80 per cent chicken, duck and turkey. Both are grain-free with short ingredient lists, so you can see at a glance what your dog is eating.
- Type
- Training treats
- Best for
- Long reward-based training sessions
- Price band
- £££
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- 5
Halti
Control Lead, 2m
Why we picked it
The same lightweight webbing as the training lead, with two handles that let you take up a short hold near a kerb and let the lead out again after. Halti list six ways to use it, so the length changes with the walk. It suits a dog that already walks without dragging, and it is comfortable to hold for an hour.
- Type
- Training lead
- Best for
- Everyday walks on a loose lead
- Price band
- £
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- 6
ACME
211.5 Whistle
Why we picked it
ACME build the Alpha with patented clay chambers for a faster response and a stable tone, and they list a greater reach for training at distance. The handle is a soft blend of rubber and plastic, shaped so it sits securely in a cold or wet hand. It suits big open ground, and it makes a good second whistle.
- Type
- Whistle
- Best for
- Recall across open ground
- Price band
- £
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- 7
Total Pet
Figure of Eight Lead
Why we picked it
A figure of eight is the head control lead many gundog and rescue handlers use, because the loop over the muzzle gives you the dog's direction. Total Pet pad the rope where it sits on the nose, and a collar attachment comes in the box as a second point of safety. It comes in two rope thicknesses, and a fitting guide is included.
- Type
- Head control lead
- Best for
- Short bursts of close control
- Price band
- £££
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- 8
Halti
Headcollar, size 2
Why we picked it
A headcollar works like a halter on a horse, turning the head so a dog cannot lean its weight into the walk. Halti and Dr Roger Mugford made the first one for dogs over 40 years ago. This has a padded neoprene nose band and reflective accents, with a safety link to the collar, and it leaves a dog free to pant, eat and drink.
- Type
- Headcollar
- Best for
- Strong pullers on the lead
- Price band
- £
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- 9
Diyife
Training Clickers, two pack
Why we picked it
A clicker marks the exact moment a dog gets something right, which is quicker and more consistent than a voice. These have a big button with a clear sound and a matte anti-skid body. An elastic wrist strap keeps the clicker on your hand while you reach for a treat. Two come in the pack, so one can live in the treat pouch and one by the back door.
- Type
- Clicker
- Best for
- Reward-based training at home
- Price band
- £
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- 10
Wellness CORE
Training Treats, Lamb and Apple, 170g
Why we picked it
Training treats want to be soft and small enough to hand over many times in one session. Wellness CORE list fresh meat as the main ingredient, and the flower shape breaks easily into smaller pieces. They are grain-free and free from gluten, soy, dairy and eggs, which suits a dog with a sensitive stomach.
- Type
- Training treats
- Best for
- Soft rewards in long sessions
- Price band
- £
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- 11
Baskerville
Ultra Muzzle, size 1
Why we picked it
A basket muzzle leaves a dog room to pant and take a treat through the front, which is what makes muzzle training work. Baskerville mould the Ultra in thermoplastic rubber that heat shapes in warm water to suit different noses. Padded straps, no metal on the face and a lockable neck clip make it comfortable and secure across six sizes.
- Type
- Basket muzzle
- Best for
- Muzzle training and vet visits
- Price band
- £
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- 12
Petsentials
Puppy Training Pads, 58x58cm, 105 pack
Why we picked it
Pads are the bridge to going outside, and they keep the floor dry through the first weeks with a puppy or with an older dog who cannot always wait. These measure 58 by 58 centimetres with five absorbent layers and a waterproof backing. A light scent draws a puppy to the right spot, and 105 in a box lasts through the early weeks.
- Type
- Training pads
- Best for
- House training a new puppy
- Price band
- £
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- 13
Ancol
Metal training whistle and chain
Why we picked it
This dog training whistle is made of metal and comes with a chain, so it stays on you between sessions. Ancol describe it as a constant frequency whistle, which means the note you blow is the one your dog learns. Ancol list it for all breeds, from a puppy starting recall to an older dog being taught a new cue.
- Type
- Whistle
- Best for
- Recall training on open ground
- Price band
- £
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halti Training Lead, 2m | Training lead | Pulling on a harness | ££ |
| 2 | ACME 210.5 Whistle | Whistle | Recall training in the field | £ |
| 3 | Dog & Field Long Line, 10 metres | Long line | Recall practice in open ground | ££ |
| 4 | Bounce and Bella Poultry & Fish Training Treats, two pack | Training treats | Long reward-based training sessions | £££ |
| 5 | Halti Control Lead, 2m | Training lead | Everyday walks on a loose lead | £ |
| 6 | ACME 211.5 Whistle | Whistle | Recall across open ground | £ |
| 7 | Total Pet Figure of Eight Lead | Head control lead | Short bursts of close control | £££ |
| 8 | Halti Headcollar, size 2 | Headcollar | Strong pullers on the lead | £ |
| 9 | Diyife Training Clickers, two pack | Clicker | Reward-based training at home | £ |
| 10 | Wellness CORE Training Treats, Lamb and Apple, 170g | Training treats | Soft rewards in long sessions | £ |
| 11 | Baskerville Ultra Muzzle, size 1 | Basket muzzle | Muzzle training and vet visits | £ |
| 12 | Petsentials Puppy Training Pads, 58x58cm, 105 pack | Training pads | House training a new puppy | £ |
| 13 | Ancol Metal training whistle and chain | Whistle | Recall training on open ground | £ |
Questions people ask
Which dog training lead stops pulling fastest?
A double-ended lead on a harness gives you the quickest change, because the dog turns towards you the moment it leans forward. Reward that position in short sessions on quiet streets and the habit follows, with the lead making the practice easy.
How many dog training treats a day?
Treats sit inside the day's food, so on a heavy training day feed a little less dinner. Small, soft pieces stretch a long way, and breaking one treat into several rewards keeps a session going without a big total.
Do I still need a dog trainer?
A few sessions with a good trainer is some of the best money spent in a dog's first year, particularly for recall and for anything involving fear or reactivity. The kit here makes the homework between those sessions easy.