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Blast Hose Tug Toys For Working Dogs

Blast Hose Tug Toys For Working Dogs

May 5th 2021

Our Blast Hose Tug Toys for working dogs are designed for the tough and aggressive dog, making it perfect for K9 training, obedience training, or as a great play reward. These Blast Hose Tugs are not only good for training, but can also be used … read more
The Jaded Dog Trainer: My Siberian Husky Runs Forever!

The Jaded Dog Trainer: My Siberian Husky Runs Forever!

Apr 28th 2021

On this edition of The Jaded Dog Trainer: A viewer asks “My Siberian Husky runs off and never comes back. What do I do?” What Was The Siberian Husky Bred For? First, let’s take a look at the breed description. To begin with, “Qu … read more
Why Ray Allen Dog Tug Toys Are Vital To K9 Bite Training

Why Ray Allen Dog Tug Toys Are Vital To K9 Bite Training

Apr 14th 2021

Tug toys for dogs are a critical tool used by handlers during K9 bite training or as reward toys — especially when your warrior is still a puppy. Ray Allen proudly features a wide range of tug toys that come in all shapes, sizes, and materials; … read more
K9 Spotlight: The Jaded Dog Trainer

K9 Spotlight: The Jaded Dog Trainer

Mar 31st 2021

Who Is The Jaded Dog Trainer? There is a reason that Matt Akenhead uses the moniker, The Jaded Dog Trainer. Currently the VP of Sales and Product Development at Ray Allen Manufacturing, Matt has spent over 40 years working with dogs in some cap … read more
​Breaking Down the Adjustable Muzzle Vest

​Breaking Down the Adjustable Muzzle Vest

Mar 24th 2021

The Ray Allen Adjustable Muzzle Vest is the newest piece of innovative training equipment from Ray Allen Manufacturing. It’s made from high quality 1000d Cordura, with packed cloth on the inside and a thick foam built in to take the majority … read more
Primal Canine Partnership: Decoy Armor Gauntlets

Primal Canine Partnership: Decoy Armor Gauntlets

Mar 10th 2021

In early 2018, Mike Jones of Primal Canine was facing a problem that most dog trainers will face at some point. His every day semi-comp bite suit wasn’t cutting it against bites anymore. The bites were feeling more aggressive beneath the bite suit … read more
K9 Spotlight: Jake Hutchinson

K9 Spotlight: Jake Hutchinson

Mar 3rd 2021

Jake Hutchinson: A Unique Beginning Jake fell into this unique roll almost on accident. In the early 90’s, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. He planned on using the Corps to help him pay for college, with the end goal of becoming a pilot. Jake q … read more
K9 Bite Suit Review: The Trainer's Bite Suit

K9 Bite Suit Review: The Trainer's Bite Suit

Feb 24th 2021

Ray Allen Manufacturing is proud to offer a wide range of K9 bite training equipment. The Trainer's Bite Suit is a pants and jacket combo that is designed with a vest and sleeve for optimal bite targets in throughout the chest and back; with re … read more
Quality Through Innovation: The Semi-Comp Bite Suit

Quality Through Innovation: The Semi-Comp Bite Suit

Feb 10th 2021

How It Came To Be Primal Canine’s Mike Jones has been working closely with Ray Allen Manufacturing for over two and a half years in an effort to push forward with new innovations in canine bite training. From bite sleeves to full suits, Primal Cani … read more
K9 Spotlight: Victor Marx

K9 Spotlight: Victor Marx

Feb 3rd 2021

Victor Marx: Turning a Painful Past Into a Positive Future Victor Marx is the president of All Things Possible, and his powerful story is as empowering as it is heartbreaking. Enduring various forms of abuse and torture since early childhood, Vi … read more
Transitional Training: The Bite Suit Arm Sleeve

Transitional Training: The Bite Suit Arm Sleeve

Jan 20th 2021

A favorite among K9 bite trainers across the country, our Bite Suit Arm Sleeve is the perfect piece of equipment to transition young dogs onto a bite suit. Its tapered and multi-functional design simulates an actual bite suit while also providi … read more
Starting ‘Em Young: Puppy Bite Development Gear

Starting ‘Em Young: Puppy Bite Development Gear

Jan 16th 2021

When beginning canine bite training with a new puppy, nothing is as important as the gear you choose. Ray Allen Manufacturing offers four stages of puppy bite training equipment, with a final stage that makes transitioning to full bite sleeves … read more
K9 Spotlight: Mike Jones With Primal Canine

K9 Spotlight: Mike Jones With Primal Canine

Jan 6th 2021

Primal Canine & Ray Allen: An Innovative Partnership Primal Canine owner and Head Trainer, Mike Jones, is no stranger to setbacks. On the contrary, these setbacks are largely part of what has helped make Primal Canine what it is today: a tru … read more
Advanced Bite Training: Lace-Up Hidden Sleeves

Advanced Bite Training: Lace-Up Hidden Sleeves

Dec 17th 2020

Ray Allen Manufacturing is proud to carry a wide variety of  bite sleeves for K9 training. When it comes to versatility for advanced K9 bite training though, nothing beats our lace-up hidden sleeves. We carry three unique variations, each w … read more
Next Level Bite Training: Leather Hidden Sleeve

Next Level Bite Training: Leather Hidden Sleeve

Dec 9th 2020

Ray Allen's Leather Hidden Sleeve (61-5000) is the perfect tool for taking K9 bite training to the next level. This unique apron leather sleeve has extreme puncture resistance for optimal decoy safety, while remaining form fitting and comfort … read more
Breaking Down the Jute Intermediate Handled Sleeve

Breaking Down the Jute Intermediate Handled Sleeve

Dec 2nd 2020

Ray Allen's  Intermediate Handled Sleeve (30C) is by far our most versatile all-around bite sleeve. The 30C offers optimum comfort and safety for the decoy, and really shines when used in training both young dogs and older, more aggressive … read more
Gearing Up: How to Put a Sleeve Cover on a Hard Sleeve

Gearing Up: How to Put a Sleeve Cover on a Hard Sleeve

Nov 18th 2020

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s sleeve covers are built with the highest quality to help maintain your hard sleeve and enhance your K9’s training. While sleeve covers are a necessity in bite training, securely fastening it to a hard sleeve for t … read more
Compression Bite Bar Sleeves for Schutzhund Trials

Compression Bite Bar Sleeves for Schutzhund Trials

Nov 4th 2020

Compression bite bar sleeves are essential in any bite training toolkit. This sleeve set is popular amongst our nation's law enforcement and police K9 training officers because they act as a constructive guide for the decoy and a satisfying challe … read more
Ultra-light Training Sleeve System - Canine Bite Work

Ultra-light Training Sleeve System - Canine Bite Work

Oct 28th 2020

Ray Allen’s Ultra-light Training Sleeve System is meant to teach full, firm, definite bites from beginner to advanced dogs. Achieving that definitive grip with unwavering pressure preps him for apprehension work, where pain compliance and a con … read more
Incog Treat Pouches to Accelerate Your K9 Training

Incog Treat Pouches to Accelerate Your K9 Training

Oct 21st 2020

We’ve all run into this dilemma when training our dogs: you pull out your treats, your tug, the tennis ball, even your bite suit or trainer’s apron and your dog is down to recall and ready to listen. But the second the training equipment goes … read more
Guardian Lightweight Tracking Dog Harness

Guardian Lightweight Tracking Dog Harness

Oct 7th 2020

The Ray Allen Manufacturing Guardian Tracking Harness is built to be pliable and lightweight, and its unique three-strap system prevents the harness from riding up or obstructing your dog’s breathing or range of motion while on a track … read more
Nomad I.H.S. Ballistic Body™ Dog Vest

Nomad I.H.S. Ballistic Body™ Dog Vest

Sep 2nd 2020

Ray Allen's Nomad Ballistic Body™ kills two birds with one stone: it functions as a modular harness with outstanding protection, and it seamlessly fits our interchangeable harness system as an essential piece of warrior gear. The Ball … read more
We Thought We Could Break This Tactical Police Dog Lead

We Thought We Could Break This Tactical Police Dog Lead

Aug 12th 2020

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s nylon police leads are trusted by K9 officers, trainers, and handlers across the country. Made with premium double-layer nylon and 1” bolt snaps at both ends for versatility and convenience, we have included D- … read more
Backwoods Destructive Testing: Biothane Dog Leads

Backwoods Destructive Testing: Biothane Dog Leads

Aug 1st 2020

This week, we let Ray Allen’s resident product tester Matt experiment on some of our toughest biothane, waterproof, leather-alternative leashes. But instead of controlled durability testing through research and development, we let Matt shoo … read more