Dog Walking Essentials Chosen From 20+ Years of Professional Experience
Everyday walking gear behind the experienced handlers at DogOn Fitness®.
Our approach to dog walking.
We believe every dog benefits from at least one 30–45 minute working walk each day. These walks build confidence, strengthen communication, and improve behavior.
The gear on this page supports that philosophy. These are the tools we use every day to walk dogs safely, confidently, and effectively, even strong pullers.
If you want to walk your dog like a pro, start here.
If you need help, contact DogOn Fitness.
Our go-to dog walking gear:
"We're More Than Just A Walk Around the Block!"
Leashes That Give Control Without Fatigue
For medium-to large-sized dogs, we rely on high-quality leather leashes that soften with use, offer excellent grip, and reduce hand strain on long walks.
Best for: Medium to large dogs, strong pullers, long walks
Lightweight Leashes for Smaller Dogs
We love durable, lightweight leather leashes for smaller dogs, as long as the hardware's weight and size are appropriate.
Leashes We Don't Use And Why
- Retractable: reduced control, delayed response, tangles easily
- Rope-style: difficult to hold strong dogs, skin burn risk
- Stretchy: no consistent connection to your dog.
Collars and Harnesses for Added Control
Martingale collar: escape-proof, #1 choice of animal shelters. Fit to no more than two fingers loose. Excellent all-around collar for all sizes. See Martingale.
Mental Enrichment Between Walks
Dogs who get mental stimulation between walks are often calmer, more focused, and ready to work. Start with a beginner puzzle and help your dog discover the treats.
GPS & Health Tracking We Trust
FitBark tracks real-world activity, monitors health trends, and adds an extra layer of safety during our energetic dog walks. Note: DogOn Fitness offers GPS tracking on exercise walks (on request) via our 24-7 Scheduling App.