Resources

Dog Enrichment & Behavior Resources

Here’s a curated list of recommended products, treats, and professional resources for dog training, enrichment, and behavior support.

Enrichment & Training Products

Balance Harness

Six-point adjustable harness for comfort and control. Blue-9 Balance Harness

Snuffle Mat

Great for mental stimulation and slowing down meals. Snuffle Mats on Chewy

Flirt Pole Toy

Excellent for controlled exercise and prey drive outlets. Popular options: Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole on Chewy/Amazon or search Amazon for various models.

Kong Wobbler

Interactive treat-dispensing toy for mental enrichment. KONG Wobbler Official

Biothane Long Line Leash

Durable, waterproof long line for recall training. High Tail Hikes Biothane Leashes or Ray Allen Biothane Long Lines

Harness Lead Leash

All-in-one no-pull harness + leash solution. Harness Lead Official Site

Lick Mat

Calming tool for anxiety, grooming, or mealtime enrichment. LickiMat Official (USA)

Groomers Edge Ultimate Shampoo

High-quality, concentrated grooming shampoo. Groomer's Edge Ultimate on Double K Industries or Groomers Choice

Favorite Treats

PureBites Freeze Dried Liver

Single-ingredient, high-value treats. PureBites Official

Dr. Marty’s

Freeze-dried raw treats and food. Dr. Marty’s Pets

Charlee Bears

Low-calorie, crunchy training treats. Charlee Bear Official

Tricky Trainers

Soft, low-calorie training treats. Cloud Star Tricky Trainers

Ziwi Peak Lamb

Air-dried lamb treats (great for limited-ingredient diets). ZIWI Peak Treats

Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists

These specialists offer expert help for behavior concerns (many provide virtual consultations).

Dr. Beth Strickler, DACVB

Virtual veterinary behavior medicine (nationwide). Virtual Veterinary Behavior Medicine

Dr. Julia Albright, DACVB

University of Tennessee. Dr. Albright at UT

Dr. Chris Pachel, DACVB

Animal Behavior Clinic, Portland, OR. Dr. Chris Pachelor Animal Behavior Clinic Portland

Dr. Emily Levine, DACVB

Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey. Animal Behavior Clinic of NJ

Note: Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new products or addressing behavior issues. Links were current as of April 2026.

Professional Affiliations:

Association of Professional Dog Trainers 

https://apdt.com

Certification For Professional Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants


https://www.ccpdt.org

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants 

 

https://iaabc.org

Fear Free - Leaders in Animal Wellbeing

 

https://www.fearfree.com