Black Dog Wear - Australian Made Dog Training Equipment

Classic style halter (classic because it connects to the lead under the dog's jaw) and has been the Halter of choice for many trainers for the past several years. The dynamic design allows the Halter to move as the dog moves, leaving the nose bridge strap to sit comfortably in the same position. This means it doesn't tend to ride up close to the dog's eyes and the dog is more content while wearing the Halter.

Sizes:

Mini: Adjustable to fit neck from 20 to 35cm.
Small: Adjustable to fit neck from 27 to 37cm.
Medium: Adjustable to fit neck from 35 to 52cm.
Large: Adjustable to fit neck from 43 to 68cm.
XLarge: Adjustable to fit neck from 58 to 94cm

How to get the best fit for your dog:
The Noseband and Cords on the Training Halter allow for a large adjustment, so sizing is based on a dog's neck measurement

Use a soft tape measure place it around your dog's neck up close behind the ears, this is where the neck strap should fit and take a snug to tight neck measurement.

Check your dog's neck measurement against the list above, to select the appropriate size.

Important: If your dog fits between 2 sizes, generally select the smaller size, UNLESS you are fitting a growing dog in which case you might go for the larger size to allow for future growth.

Nervous or reactive dogs continually have their anxiety reinforced by people or dogs moving into their comfort zone. These Vests will alert other people to your dog's dislike of being crowded, making it easier to act appropriately and if necessary modify their dog's actions around yours.

The Black Dog Space Vest is a highly visible vest with "In Training Give Me Space!", or "I'm Nervous Give Me Space" message. 

The Black Dog Space Vest is crafted from lightweight polyester for long-lasting wear and easy care. Many customers have successfully machine washed the vest; if doing so, we recommend using a gentle cycle and placing it in a laundry wash bag for extra protection.

Not designed to be connected to a lead or to be placed under strain from a lead.

TYPE: In Training;  I'm Nervous

SIZES: (size see guide in images)

XSmall: Girth 33-55cm

Small: Girth 36-60cm

Medium: Girth 60-72cm

Large: Girth 70-95cm

XLarge: Girth 84-130cm

The Haltermate is Black Dog's new figure 8 head halter. It is our Second Generation figure 8 halter - we re-designed the Infin8 and it has evolved into the Haltermate.

The Haltermate is easier to fit and adjust, yet keeps all the great features which made the original comfortable and effective.It sits securely and will not ride up into your dog's eyes. The lead attaches at the back and dogs respond quickly and easily to lead pressure.

But the Haltermate is even better - it can be left on your dog without a lead attached, it is simple to adjust and sits centered on the dog's neck. We've retained all the great features of the Infin8, without any of the hard bits.

The Haltermate is is essentially a Flat Collar with a Martingale Loop and Noseband attached. Your lead is clipped at the back of the dog's neck, so it feels just like a normal collar and the noseband only tightens when the dog pulls. This gives a very clear On/Off signal, so your dog will respond quickly and learn quickly, even to light pressure on the lead. And no matter how the lead is used, the nosebend will not ride up into the dog's eyes.

The Haltermate is extremely effective in calming a pulling, boisterous dog, without the need for harsh corrections or gruff training techniques.

Fitting is easy - clip the collar on, then wrap the noseband 1.. 2.. 3...

When you first get your Haltermate, take a little time to read the instructions and to understand the full possibilities of this halter. It won't be long before you and your dog will be enjoying walks, with your dog accepting and respecting your fingertip control.

COLOURS:  Blue;  Red;  Green;  Pink;  Purple;  Black;  Orange 

SIZES:
Size 1: Figure 8 Measurement 33–47cm, Neck size 24-36cm 
Size 2: Figure 8 Measurement 44–66cm, Neck size 28-40cm 
Size 3: Figure 8 Measurement 57–84cm, Neck size 35-53cm 
Size 4: Figure 8 Measurement 67–100cm, Neck size 40-65cm 

The size chart  will give you more information on how to select the correct size for the best fit on your dog.

Please note we have pictured the Size 3 Haltermate to show the various colour options available. The actual collar and noseband widths differ between sizes as per below:
The Size 1 Collar has a collar width of 14mm and the nose strap is approx 9mm wide
The Size 2 Collar has a collar width of 14mm and the nose strap is approx 12mm wide
The Size 3 Collar has a collar width of 20mm and the nose strap is approx 12mm wide
The Size 4 Collar has a collar width of 20mm and the nose strap is approx 12mm wide

Training Collars were Black Dog's first ever product. They were designed for training without the harshness and pain of a chain choker. Nowadays, the training collar is generally used more as a security collar because of the non-slip security of a martingale design - the design helps prevent dogs slipping out of their collar.

Careful consideration to design of the collar, components and choice of materials in relation to the size of dog, has enabled Black Dog Wear to produce a highly effective Training Collar that is robust and looks great.

Features:

• Adjustable - to exactly and comfortably fit a dog's neck, and can be adjusted as your dog grows.
• Extremely easy and safe to use.
• Simple to fit.
• Unique "Designer Dog Wear" appeal backed with Black Dog's quality guarantee.
• Will not over tighten on a dog's neck - the cause of nasty K-9 throat & neck injuries.
• Will not cut, mark or remove a dog's coat.

For extremely strong, pulling dogs, a totally secure Heavy Duty Training Collar is available. See separate entry.

Recommend use with a lead NOT longer than 3 metres at the most due to proximity to be able to train and correct your dog

Please note: Not recommended as a collar to leave on your dog unless Walking, Training or close by. We recommend our ''Standard Collar Ranges''

The way we measure the collars also changed, now we measure the collar with the tightening loop fully extended, so it more clearly matches a neck size on a dog

SIZES:
XSmall: 24cm to 35cm. 12mm wide.

Small: 29cm to 39cm. 20mm wide.

Medium: 35cm to 43cm. 20mm wide.

Large: 40cm to 52cm. 20mm wide.

XLarge: 50cm to 66cm. 25mm wide. 

• Gently stops dogs pulling and allows effective training.
• Control from the front and the back, using a double ended lead. (see "Balance Harness Training Packs" for Harness/Lead combos) or just connect at the front, with a normal lead.
• Easy to fit and adjust - comfortable and strong.
• Restores balance and allows effective lead training.

This is a great Walking Harness, and an effective training alternative for dogs with neck issues, or if a head halter is not appropriate.

If your dog is an escape artist, you may also like to consider a Connector Strap as back-up security - they are easily attached as backup security on Balance Harnesses - connected between the Front D Ring (or Back D Ring) and clipped to the dog's collar.

NOTE:
This is a training tool and should be used as part of a training program to reduce your dog's tendency to pull on lead.

If you are looking for a more general purpose Harness, then look at our Black Dog Dog Harness.

Do not use this Balance Harness to tether your dog!
Check-out the Black Dog Dog Harness.

Do not use this Balance Harness as a restraint in a Car!
Check-out the Black Dog Dog Harness.

Do Not use this Balance Harness with a lead longer than 2 metres!
Check-out the Black Dog Dog Harness.

The Balance Harness might break if you use it with any of the above, so that's why we suggest you check-out the Black Dog Dog Harness.

MEASURING for a Balance Harness:

We size Balance Harnesses by the Girth Measurement of a dog.

Don't just try to guess by breed type - there's lots of variation in sizes of individual dogs, so a Girth Measurement will get the right size harness first time.

Use a soft tape measure.
*Place the tape measure around your dog's body, just behind the front legs.
*Pull it to be a tight, snug fit and read off the measurement.

Now check the chart shown, to select the correct size.

SIZES:  Girth measurement 

Mini:  40 - 50 (cm)
Small:  47 - 63 (cm)
Medium:  55 - 72 (cm)
Large:  66 - 95 (cm)
Extra Large:  92 - 124 (cm)

COLOURS: 
Blue
Red
Green
Pink
Purple
Orange

The Black Dog Wear Smart Lead is a quality lead for everyday use. It has the added advantages of being length adjustable and enabling you to securely tether your dog to a tree or pole without unclipping the lead or tying knots in it.

Smart Leads are rated for tethering strength (see each Lead, below).

Smart Leads are length adjustable from 1.5m down to 0.8m.

Size and tethering strength (note pictures are of the Regular size lead):

• Mini:  10mm wide, mini snap hook. For dogs up to 5kg.
• Small:  19mm wide, small snap hook. For dogs 10 to 15kg.
• Regular:  25mm wide, medium snap hook. For dogs 25 to 30kg.

For training dogs on recall, or allowing dogs a roam in the park, or the beach, while still maintaining lead control. 
Folds neatly to hang conveniently from belt loop when not in use. 

Medium Snap Hook

SIZE: 19mm wide; 5 metres long 

The Black Dog Wear Double Ended Lead is an extremely versatile lead. It can be used as a temporary tether or to connect from a harness to collar etc.

Care should always be exercised when tethering a dog, to make sure the dog is safe and supervised, that pathways are not restricted by the tethered dog (not all people are comfortable near dogs) and keep in mind that an agitated dog could easily chew through any lead to escape.

Features:

• 25mm wide
• 2.2metres long
• 3-D rings along the lead’s shaft
• Medium snap hook on both ends of the lead

SIZE: Regular
COLOURS: Assorted colours

The Black Dog Wear Plain Lead is for those trainers wanting a high quality basic lead. 

Black Dog Leads are constructed from brushed polyester webbing and are sewn with polyester thread. They are comfortable to hold and are very strong.

Black Dog Leads are easily washed and are resistant to rot.

All Black Dog leads are fitted with high quality snap hooks and buckles to create resilient, robust leads, to ensure comfort and security for years of dog walking.

SIZE:   1.8 metres (with regular snap hook); Width 25mm

The Black Dog Wear Balance Training Pack includes the Balance Harness and a Double Ended Lead colour matched to the Harness. This pack is for training Walking Control with pulling dogs.

The Black Dog Balance Harness helps stop your dog pulling on the lead - it helps you train your dog to balance correctly on all four feet and not rely on the lead. They learn to walk comfortably without the need to pull.

Features: 

• Gently stops dogs pulling and allows effective training. 
• Control from the front and the back, using a double ended lead or just connect at the front, with a normal lead. 
• Easy to fit and adjust - comfortable and strong. 
• Restores balance and allows effective lead training. 

This is a great Walking Harness, and an effective training alternative for dogs with neck issues, or if a head halter is not appropriate.  If your dog is an escape artist, you may also like to consider a Connector Strap as back-up security - they are easily attached as backup security on Balance Harnesses - connected between the Front D Ring (or Back D Ring) and clipped to the dog's collar. 

NOTE: This is a training tool and should be used as part of a training program to reduce your dog's tendency to pull on lead. If you are looking for a more general purpose Harness, then look at our Dog Harness.

Do not use this Balance Harness to tether your dog ! Check-out the Dog Harness. 
Do not use this Balance Harness as a restraint in a Car! Check-out the Dog Harness. 
Do Not use this Balance Harness with a lead longer than 2 metres! Check-out the Dog Harness.

The Balance Harness might break if you use it with any of the above, so that's why we suggest you consider our Black Dog Dog Harness instead for those scenarios. 

MEASURING  for a Balance Harness: 
We size Balance Harnesses by the Girth Measurement of a dog. Don't just try to guess by breed type - there's lots of variation in sizes of individual dogs, so a Girth Measurement will get the right size harness first time.

Check the sizing guide to see where the "Girth Measurement" should be taken.  
* Use a soft tape measure.
* Place the tape measure around your dog's body, just behind the front legs.
* Pull it to be a tight, snug fit and read off the measurement.
* Now check the size chart to select the correct size.

The Black Dog Wear Standard Collar is an everyday collar that fits comfortably, is washable and looks great in any colour!
Built with the highest quality components and workmanship, this collar is constructed to last under the most difficult conditions a dog can throw at it and look great while doing it.
All sizes are made with corresponding sized webbing and components to match the size of your dog.
Super durable and strong these collars have been known to last over 10.. some even 15 years.
Also available in Stainless Steel for those who enjoy the beach and also the long life of their dog products

Features:

• Triple stitched seams
• All D rings welded
• Separate D ring for I.D. tags
• UV stabilized heavy duty buckle.
• Colour fast 
• Completely washable.

Sizes:
Mini: Adjustable from 24-35cm. 12mm wide webbing.
Small: Adjustable from 24-36cm. 20mm wide webbing.
Medium: Adjustable from 33-53cm. 20mm wide webbing.
Large: Adjustable from 38-60cm. 25mm wide webbing.

COLOURS: Blue, Red, Apple Green, Purple, Black, Orange

This Black Dog Wear Strong Lead in a regular length (1.5 metres) has  a stainless steel snap hook - built to live up to the strongest of dogs and for dogs who spend time by the sea.

Features:

• A strong lead for large breeds
• Heavy duty stainless steel snap hook.
• Triple stitched seams
• 1.5 metres long
• 25mm webbing.

The Black Dog Wear Treat Pouch Tote with Belt consists of a wide mouth, magnetic close tote for holding food treats while training and an attached belt.

The attached belt is adjustable from 80cm through to 135cm.

The wide mouth opening makes it quick and easy to get to your dog's favourite rewards and the magnetic clasp will hold the Tote closed at a touch of your hand.

An internal pocket - for holding jackpot rewards - allows you quick and silent access to higher status rewards without alerting your dog.

The front mesh pocket - for a ball or treat toy - allows air to circulate and helps prevent any build up of bacteria. The 2 small side pockets are for pick-up bags, or perhaps a clicker and the external loops allow for a snub lead or whatever to be clipped on while not in use.

How to use a Treat Tote:
On the back there is a zippered security pocket, to hold your phone or personal items. The Tote has no mechanical parts to jam or rust, so it can be regularly washed to keep it fresh and clean over a long working life.

The Treat Tote's wide mouth is for easier access for those with larger hands, while its deeper design is not to hold lots of treats, but to help hold treats securely inside while you run and bend, and you can quickly flip it closed with the magnet clasp. The magnet clasp is easily opened, so it suits those with any lack of dexterity, or arthritis in the hands or fingers.

SIZE:   15cm wide; 18cm high;  6cm deep.

COLOURS:   Blue;   Red;  Green;   Pink;   Purple;   Black

The Black Dog Wear Tracking Lead is 11metres long & features a medium snap hook and conventional loop handle end.

The standard length of a Tracking Lead is 10 metres - Black Dog give you the extra length to accommodate some people's preference to tie knots at set lengths along their lead.

This Tracking Lead is made with 20mm webbing and designed to fold neatly, with a securing loop to hold it together and stop it getting all tangled when not in use.

Black Dog Wear Whippet Collar (28-36cm) is specifically designed for Whippets.

Black Dog has worked with Whippet breeders to scale down the sighthound design and produce this elegant and practical collar specifically for the breed.

The collar has a wide, tapered neck pad and a tightening action for security, so your dog can't slip its collar. 

SIZE: Adjustable from 28-36cm
 
Please also see the Black Dog Two-tone Whippet Collars for more colour choices. 

Connector Straps provide a great backup security for Training Halters, Infin8 Halters, Balance Harnesses and Car Harnesses.

Connected from a D Ring on the Harness or Halter back to the dog's collar it helps prevent those "houdini dogs" from effecting their escape.

Connector Straps offer Security for working with...

• Very strong dogs
• Difficult temperament dogs
• Dogs with aggression issues
• Dogs with a history of chewing or backing out of halters and harnesses
• Dogs with very fine coat, where the hair offers no grip to the straps on a harness or halter.

SIZES:
Mini: for use with Mini & Small Training Halter, Size 1 & 2 Infin8, or with Mini & Small size Harnesses.

Regular: for use with Medium & Large Training Halter, Size 3,4 & 5 Infin8, or with Medium & Large size Harnesses.

LENGTH from end of snap clip to end of webbing
Mini - 15cm
Regular - 20cm

The Black Dog Wear Car Strap is an adjustable strap with a stainless steel carabiner at one end and a clip in tongue for a seat belt buckle at the other (compatible with most makes of vehicle - not compatible with some older Volvo cars).

The Car Strap can be used in conjunction with the Black Dog Dog Harness - it will restrict a dog's movement around a car and reduce it causing a distraction to the driver.

The combination is also strong enough to hold a dog steady even under emergency braking from a high speed, but it is NOT INTENDED as a dog's "safety belt", as most harnesses will fail under the extreme forces generated in a car crash.

SIZES:
Small: Adjustable length from 33 cm to 45 cm.
Large: Adjustable length from 53 cm to 85 cm.

COLOUR: Black only

This Black Dog Wear Strong Lead is a short 0.5 metre lead with stainless steel snap hook - built to live up to the strongest of dogs and for dogs who spend time by the sea. 
Features: 

• A strong, short lead for close work with large breeds
• Heavy duty stainless steel snap hook. 
• Triple stitched seams
• 0.5 metres long 
• 25mm webbing.