*Due to the risk of neurological side effects (not breed specific), we ONLY recommend heartgard plus and frontline preventatives.
Training Resources
Susanne Shelton’s Poop School for potty training
Puppy Culture for socialization and puppy training
Nail Maintenance for nail care tips
Austerlitz Crate Conditioning for a step by step crate training
Susan Garrett Crate Games for making the crate fun.
Wise Mind Canine Dog and Puppy Introduction Survival Guide
Drinking from the Toilet podcast understanding dogs
Fenzi Dog Sports podcast for performance teams
Puppy Culture Potluck podcast for practical puppy raising
Practical Dog Life Facebook Group – one of the best useful practical dog training groups.
Practical Dog Life Training Guides – this is an incredible training guide for all things.
Books
Porter and Midge, a childrens’ primer on canine socialization. Authored by Roman Reign.
Building Blocks for Performance by Bobbie Anderson with Tracy Libby
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
Control Unleashed:Creating a Focused & Confident Dog by Leslie McDevitt
Structure in Action by Pat Hastings
Tricks of the Trade by Pat Hastings
Developing Jumping Skills for Awesome Agility Dogs by Linda Mecklenburg
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
Water Work, Water Play by Judi Adler
Healthcare and Wellness
Calmour Gas strips for gassy canines.
Zymox ear cleaner and preventative products
Nature’s Miracle Deodorizer / enzymatic cleaner
Nature’s Farmacy Complete is my favorite joint and wellness supplement.
General Products
Cherry 256 Disinfectant Concentrate – other scents are effective too
Red Dingo Dog Tags is where Greater Swiss get their tags.
Mes Amis Collars for every day wear.
Choco Nose Water Bottles for Lowchens
Sit up and Beg, my favorite show leads for Lowchens
Hogan Leather, show leads for big dogs
Far More Shade, satin beds, crate pads, donut beds
Primo Pads durable crate pads
Impact Crates – Heavy Duty Space Grade Aluminum Crates
East Coast Crates – Lightweight Aluminum Crates
Ruff Land Kennels – molded plastic crates
Midwest Crates – foldable wire crates
Lowchen Grooming
Wahl Mini Arco Clippers for Lowchen home grooming (light clipping only).
Fraser Essentials Grooming Sprays and Brushes *for show Lowchen* this goes to their main site. I am a stockist for the USA. Contact me for orders shipped in the USA.
Eric Salas 3 Way Comb – one of my favorite combs
Bass Wet Dry Pin Brush – a great daily brush.
#1 All-Systems Slicker Brushes – nice lightweight slickers
K9 Competition Keratin and Silver lines for Lowchens in show coat
Chris Christensen slicker, pin, breezy brushes, and buttercombs
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