It’s been a while since we’ve heard any rants from our friend, The Jaded Dog Trainer. But he’s back by unpopular demand in this week’s YouTube video to vent about the dog gear and dog training practices used by “old timers" these days (aka do … read more

Regarded as one of the most trusted names in K9 protection gear, K9 Helm products are used by handlers in some of the most dangerous working conditions a dog can encounter. Known for their one-of-a-kind working K9 helmet, the company recently rein … read more

Here at Ray Allen Manufacturing, we’ve been handcrafting the highest quality K9 gear right here in America for over 75 years. Making everything by hand takes a ton of time, hard work, and dedication to the craft. But we know it’s worth the effort, … read more

Barron Mcnulty Jr. & Kalinka Dog Trainer // Protection Dog "Hello! For 11 years Belgian Malinois dogs have become my missing life... And, helping owners succeed with their dogs. A Malinois is not for everyone. They require a lot of … read more

Welcome to this week’s K9 Spotlight, where we get to sit down with dedicated individuals in the K9 industry to learn more about their experience in the field and their relationship with our team at Ray Allen. This week, we’re joined … read more

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Ray Allen Manufacturing news, you already know about the Dog Trainer Fanny Pack (DTFP, for short). But if you’re just hearing about it for the first time, this versatile K9 handler accessory is quite … read more

Here at Ray Allen Manufacturing, we’ve been producing the highest quality dog gear and K9 training equipment since 1948. We’ve developed a large following of devoted dog owners and trainers who want the best for their K9s, but it seems like we can … read more

We always meet a ton of incredible people in the K9 industry when we attend the annual HITS K9 Conference. And whenever possible, we jump at the opportunity to interview these handlers and trainers as part of our K9 Spotlight series. In this … read more

Tommy Fabian & Kai Dog Enthusiast // Adventure Dog "The image shows a happy Kai trying on his new Ray Allen  Icon Air Harness. I rescued Kai almost two years ago. In that time, he has become my VELCRO® Heeler … read more

Buying the right waist lead requires a bit more knowledge than the average  dog leash purchase. Before ordering and using one of our sturdy, USA-made waist leads, it is important to know the following to ensure you have the best possib … read more

Without question, one of the most important pieces of gear K9 officers need to have on their belt is an E-Collar remote holster. Learn about the importance of this piece of equipment, and discover one of the newest brands we’ve brought on at … read more

Here at Ray Allen Manufacturing, we’re thrilled to announce a new dog E-Collar that combines the best features from our E-Lusive Collars and the E-Flex Collar into one design, the Bungee Mini E-Lusive™ Collar. Easy to put on and take off and const … read more

If there’s one thing to know about the Ray Allen Manufacturing team, it’s that we hand-make the  highest-quality dog gear on the market. And if there’s another thing to know about us, it’s that we also love sitting down and interviewing oth … read more

Are you exploring your options for a tough, American-made dog collar that can not only discreetly and securely hold your K9’s e-collar, but reduce the number of collars that you put on your dog? Lucky for you, we offer the best solution on the … read more

Searching for a tough, dependable, American-made dog collar that can withstand the elements and serve as an E-Collar cover? At Ray Allen Manufacturing, we’re proud to offer an exceptional solution for this exact situation: the Mini E-Lusive Co … read more

We’ve been hyping our Dog Trainer Fanny Pack on our Instagram account for a while, and we’ve seen all of your comments wanting to know when it’ll be available in our store. Well, the wait is over! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of one of … read more

Tamie Bradybaugh & K9 Bailey K9 Handler // SAR K9 "K9 Bailey and I are part of a search and rescue team located in Pennsylvania, called  K9 Response Search Team West Division. I've been working with and training Bailey for 4yr … read more

Dog handlers need to expect the unexpected while in the field with their K9s. Since there are a variety of things that can go wrong, having a variety of tools and resources at your disposal is a must. Luckily, our partners at Rescue Essenti … read more

Nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of your K9 companion, and your working dog’s health starts with a balanced and nutritional diet. Nobody knows this better than Cory Nordin, one of the K9 nutrition experts at Eukanuba and Roy … read more

Regardless of the type of dog you’re working with, there’s no such thing as being too prepared for an emergency in the field. We carry all sorts of K9 first aid gear to help you’re ready to handle any emergency, but one of our newest items is the … read more

Ryan Gilbert & MerlinSpecialty PE Coach & Dog Trainer // Competition Dog @k_pro_k9 "I fell in love with dog training after getting my first dog from the shelter. I went into training to make sure I was doing everything rig … read more

Here at Ray Allen, we don’t just focus on crafting the highest quality dog gear. We’re also committed to making and selling equipment designed specifically for dog handlers and trainers. We know that different dog handlers need different ty … read more

When we’re not hand-making our hardcore dog gear, we love sitting down with experienced K9 handlers and other industry pros to learn more about their backgrounds and what they do every day. Not only do these K9 Spotlight videos and blogs hel … read more

Have you ever wondered what the Ray Allen Manufacturing shop looks like or how we make our dog gear? If so, you’re in luck! In this week’s video, we take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of our shop in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In … read more

Colleen Harmon and Skoll Nurse // Assistance Dog "I have been working with and training Skoll to provide physical assistance. I have Menierre's attacks and I fall - he's big enough to help me up off the floor and keep me safe … read more

Searching for the latest E-Collar accessory to help with your K9’s training? An exciting new release from Dogtra is the Titanium Enhanced Contact Points. In this week’s blog post, we’ll teach you all about this must-have tool for every dog trai … read more

Looking for the ultimate way to secure your dog’s pinch collar? Search no further than the Herm Sprenger Stainless Steel ClicLock Buckle. Delivering a tough-as-nails exterior, an easy-to-use click button, and unmatched durability, it should com … read more

As one of the premier dog gear manufacturers, we’re used to dealing with competitors who want to be us. What we’re not used to, though, is seeing retailers on Amazon selling cheap knockoff versions of our products! Unfortunately, we recently … read more

Emilia and Thor Child with H.I. // Alert Service Dog @project.emilia "Hi, my name is Emilia, and I am 2 years old. I was born with a rare disease known as Hyperinsulinism (H.I.). My Dad was active Military at my birth in the USMC and we w … read more

We always love attending the HITS K9 Seminar because we get a chance to see demonstrations of innovative K9 gear. One of the advanced pieces of equipment we got to check out at the 2022 Seminar is the K9 Vision System. K9 Vision System pioneered t … read more

We love getting the opportunity to sit down with professional dog trainers to get their take on industry insights, learn more about their careers in the field, and find out what they love about Ray Allen dog gear! In this edition of the K … read more

Beth Roberts and K9 Dane K9 Handler // Dual Purpose K9 @jcpd_k9_dane "I was partnered with K9 Dane in 2016 after my first dog had to medically retire early. I vividly remember the day my Sergeant at the time went to the K9 school to lo … read more

At the 2022 HITS K9 Seminar, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Andy Weiman, one of the owners of  PACKTRACK. PACKTRACK is a web-based system used by police K9 departments for record keeping, K9 training, real-time map tracking, a … read more

Hands down, among all of the training tools you can use, a dog treat pouch is one of the most valuable and highly recommended by professionals. Whether teaching the basics or developing advanced skills, how you time the delivery of training tre … read more

Lawrence Ervin and K9 Aurnia Flight Paramedic & Handler // SAR K9 "Aurnia and I met when she was a young, 3 month old pup. I had never had a Malinois companion and to be honest I didn’t know what the breed was all about. I researched … read more