The most popular pet in the United States has got to be the dog. If it is not the most popular, it should be. Whether your dog is a mutt, or a purebred pooch, one important thing that affects the dog/owner relationship is the training of the dog. You can train your dog, but may find yourself investing in a variety of equipment.
At the very least, you will want a manual about dog behavior. A leash is one part of your training equipment. You will want your dog to be able to go for a walk without getting into trouble Will you attach your leash to a collar, or a harness Which style will fit your dog, and allow you to be safe when you train your dog to walk with you.
These will be important considerations as you train your dog. It is also important to train your dog in obedience, even without a leash. Whether you want to train a companion animal or a hunter you will want a variety of good training resources. Quality training videos are available online or on disc.
A training DVD may be where you want to start to get good ideas on other dog training supplies you may need. Your veterinarian or an animal supply store should have a wide variety of dog training supplies. There are a number of training aids that can be purchased commercially.
Dog trainers often use a training whistle that is silent to humans but very powerful to dogs. It is just one dog training supply that involves making noise. There are also dog training clickers. Clicker training is suggested to be a more humane way of dealing with your dog's behavior. Whatever supplies you buy, you can carry them in a multipocketed training vest.