A few weeks ago, The Jaded Dog Trainer covered what professional dog trainers shouldn’t tell their clients to ensure they don’t lose customers. Lucky for all the K9 handlers out there, our "favorite dog trainer" is back to give you a few … read more

All Ray Allen dog bite training gear is built to keep decoys safe during training sessions. But as your K9 gets stronger and stronger, your decoy might start to complain that their arms are developing painful bruises. We know it’s tempting to … read more

If you're a professional dog trainer, you're bound to get tons of questions from your clients. Correctly and politely answering basic questions goes a long way in retaining clients while getting new ones. With approximately a bazillion years … read more

If there’s one thing K9 handlers love, it’s a high-quality leather harness. But if there’s one downfall about leather harnesses (and many other harnesses), it’s that they can be difficult to put on and take off, especially if your K9 is excited … read more

Simple yet effective, the Ray Allen Leather Tracking Harness has been a staple in our line for decades and a piece of K9 gear that many dedicated handlers use regularly. Dive in to learn what makes this K9 harness one of our best sellers for … read more

Our team at Ray Allen Manufacturing knows hardcore working dogs need durable and long-lasting gear, and the last thing K9 handlers want to do is replace their dog harnesses year after year. That’s why we created the Double Layer Leather Harness … read more

As every K9 handler knows, a dogs’ hearing is far superior to ours. Without getting into all the scientific details, dogs can pick up sounds from four times farther away than we can, and they can also hear noises at much higher and lower frequenci … read more

Every K9 handler wants the best for their dogs and themselves, which is why handlers and K9 trainers trust Ray Allen for all of their K9 equipment. If you’re in the market for a heavy-duty dog harness that lasts for years and is comfortable for … read more

This time, the Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Labrador Retriever breed. Unlike some of The Jaded Dog Trainer’s most recent posts about Rottweilers and Dobermans, he doesn’t have a problem with the way today’s Labs are bred and raised! Let’s di … read more

With all of the different dog harness materials and models on the market, choosing a harness isn’t an easy task. While we love all the products we make and carry, one of our favorite harnesses is the Ray Allen Manufacturing Biothane Multifuncti … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Rottweiler breed and how these hardcore dogs have (unfortunately) changed over the centuries. What Is A Rottweiler? Rottweilers are the descendants of Mastiffs bred by the Romans 2,000 … read more

Prong collars have gone by many names over the years, including pinch collars, correction collar, and training collars. When used correctly, they’re fantastic dog obedience training tools. They mimic the way a K9’s mother corrects her pup’s behavi … read more

Many dogs have a natural tendency to climb on elevated surfaces to get a better vantage point of their surroundings, which can make dog or puppy training, a challenge. That’s why Blue-9 designed the KLIMB Professional Grade K9 Platform. This K … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Doberman Pinscher dog breed. What Is A Doberman Pinscher? We’ll start by taking a look at the American Kennel Club’s Doberman Pinscher breed description. “Sleek and powerful, possessing both a … read more

K9 handlers and trainers know that a quality dog muzzle is sometimes the only thing protecting a working dog from hurting himself or his handler. They also know the frustration of carrying around multiple muzzles to fit different breeds. That’s wh … read more

The last thing K9 handlers want to think about is their dog being injured in the line of duty. But police and military personnel need to know how to respond in an emergency situation. That’s why North American Rescue Simulation (NARS) developed th … read more

The complete K9 Trainer's Belt System was designed by dog training experts, for dog training experts. Military-grade construction and easy-to-use features ensure successful training sessions, and is ideal for K9 nose work, search and rescue, tr … read more

The Ray Allen MOLLE KONG™ Ball Pouch is a modular training reward ball pouch designed for use with many reward toys, including the KONG™ product line. This K9 trainer's equipment allows you to keep any of your ball style reward toys at you … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer reads mean comments and reacts with feedback. Watch things heat up as Jaded Dog Trainer gets spicy with the comment section! The Truth About A Breed: The K9 Trainer’s Perspective Remember when The Jad … read more

The Flexi Retractable Dog Leash is the original, German-manufactured retractable dog lead. If you’re going to use a retractable lead, and are a K9 handler, working dog trainer, or serious hardcore owner, the Flexi is the best you can get. The … read more

Worthless Handler CEO "WH" has always known his calling in life: defending the innocent from evil. This is an ideology that he has worn on his sleeve not only in his personal life but in his career as well. From a Cav Scout in the military (with t … read more

The Ray Allen MOLLE Flexi Pouch is a modular leash holder designed to be used with the Flexi Retractable Leads product. The Flexi Pouch fits these high-quality retractable dog leashes like a glove.One of the key features of the MOLLE Flexi Pouch is t … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Golden Retriever dog breed. What Is A Golden Retriever? Let’s first decode the Golden Retriever’s breed description and take a look at what it really means. “Golden Retrievers are a medium to … read more

The Ray Allen K9 Trainer’s Belt is designed specifically for K9 trainers with a variety of utility functions and features every working dog trainer will appreciate. The K9 Trainer’s Belt features a heavy-duty ADF buckle that is extremely se … read more

Matt Nero and Joe Lutkowski are joint-owners of Blueline K9 Training, a K9 training facility designed around K9 handlers teaching K9 handlers. Matt has 18 years of law enforcement experience and is partnered with his third working dog … read more

The 7-in-1 Nylon Service Dog Leash provides a level of versatility and toughness that dog handlers, sportsmen, police K9 units and military service dog teams need. Not to mention the quality and durability you’ve come to expect from Ray Allen Manufac … read more

On this segment of The Jaded Dog Trainer, canine expert Matt Akenhead shares some little-known history about one of the most distinctive dog breeds around: the Dachshund. You might regard these vertically challenged “Wiener dogs” as a quiet, easy- … read more

Tony Villalobos & Mission K9 Rescue: Adopting Retired Working Dogs Tony Villalobos is both a military veteran and a veteran K9 handler. He has been working with Mission K9 Rescue for over five years, helping find forever homes for retired working … read more

The Ray Allen NARC Safe Case 12 Jar is a waterproof, airtight sealed box for narcotic storage and a critical part of your K9 scent training program. Built from durable, ultra-high impact reinforced nylon, The NARC Safe will keep your scent samples … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Australian Cattle Dog. "My Australian cattle dog is herding everything there is under the sun... and even biting people. She’s always trying to herd my kids and it has become a regular challenge." Af … read more

Goughnuts K9 reward toys are awesome! They are heavy-duty dog chew toys, nearly indestructible, safe for dogs, and guaranteed for life! With so many reasons to love 'em, it's no wonder Goughnuts toys are trusted by dog trainers and pro … read more

Ted Summers: Making An Impact Ted Summers is the co-host of the Working Dog Radio podcast, an informational series focused on police K9 and working dogs. He’s also the program training director for HRD Police K9 and owns Torchlight K9 based in Tuls … read more

Let’s talk about the good ‘ole Ball On A Rope toy for dogs. We’re not sure who’s more excited about it… us or your dog. But when it comes to our heavy-duty ball on a rope for your K9 and working dogs, you’d better believe that it's built to last! … read more

All too often we see questions from Malinois owners that go something like; “My Malinois puppy bites me all the time. He's leaving scratch and puncture marks all over me. I'm all torn up from my puppy! Why does my Malinois bite everything!?” … read more

Todd Thompson is a full-time police officer with over 20 years of experience on patrol, and he's the owner of Evo K9 Group. He’s worked in the K9 unit for 18 years and SWAT for 9 of those years as the SWAT team’s dog handler. Todd has led numero … read more