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Harnesses, Crates & Smart Tech terms
Harnesses, crates, car seats and carriers, GPS trackers and smart collars, cameras and wearable dog tech.
Crate training Teaching a dog to treat a crate as a safe, comfortable place to rest, used for house training, travel and recovery. Dog car seat and restraint A booster seat, harness or secured crate that holds a dog in place in a vehicle, protecting both the dog and the people from injury in a sudden stop or crash. Dog crate A box or cage that provides a dog with a safe, enclosed space at home or in a car; it should be large enough to stand, turn and lie down in. Dog door A flap or panel set in a door or wall that lets a dog go in and out of the house on its own. Dog stroller A wheeled carrier that lets you push a small, older or injured dog, designed for dogs that cannot walk far, not as a replacement for exercise. E-collar A remote-controlled collar that delivers a tone, vibration or electric stimulation to a dog, and is a debated training tool. Exercise pen A freestanding set of hinged panels that forms a portable fenced area for a dog, bigger than a crate and easy to fold away. GPS dog tracker A collar-mounted device that uses satellite positioning and a cellular connection to show your dog's location on a phone, usually for a monthly fee. Harness vs collar A flat collar holds ID tags, while a harness spreads a leash's pull across a dog's chest and shoulders instead of the neck. Head halter A strap that fits around a dog's nose and neck so that the leash gently turns its head, used to manage pulling. Martingale collar A two-loop collar that tightens a limited amount when a dog pulls, so it cannot slip over a narrow head but does not choke when sized correctly. Prong collar A collar of metal links with blunt prongs that pinch the neck when pulled, used for leash corrections and widely debated. Travel crate A sturdy, ventilated crate used to carry or secure a dog in a vehicle or for transport, built to stay closed in a collision.