Krissy’s Amazon Favorites for Your Dogs!

If you’re anything like me, you love finding tools and toys that make life easier, more enriching, and more fun for your dog. As a positive reinforcement trainer, I’m always looking for products that support healthy learning, enrichment, and relationship-building — without force, fear, or frustration.

Below you’ll find my curated Amazon lists organized by category to help you shop confidently for your pup!

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I only recommend products I personally use, love, or feel good about recommending to my clients.

Please note:

• I do not guarantee any product will fix behavior challenges. Training, consistency, environment, and your individual dog all play a huge role.
• No toy is completely indestructible. Always supervise your dog appropriately and choose products suited to their size, play style, and chewing strength.
• For intense chewers or power players, even heavy-duty items can wear down over time.

Now let’s get to the fun stuff!

Enrichment Toys (Supervised)

Enrichment is one of my favorite positive reinforcement tools. These toys are wonderful for mental stimulation, confidence building, and reducing boredom — but they’re best used with supervision.

You’ll find:

• Stuffable puzzle toys
• Lick mats
• Snuffle mats
• Interactive treat dispensers

These tools allow your dog to forage, sniff, lick, and problem-solve — all natural behaviors we want to encourage.

Shop my Enrichment Toys (Supervised) list here

Enrichment Toys (Unsupervised / Crate-Safe Options)

When you need safe downtime (like during crate training or while you’re working), these options are more appropriate for unsupervised use — depending on your individual dog.

Always introduce new items with supervision first.

Shop my Unsupervised / Crate-Safe Enrichment list here

Chew Toys

Chewing is a normal, healthy behavior — especially for puppies and adolescents. Appropriate chew options can help:

• Redirect destructive chewing
• Support dental health
• Promote calm behavior
• Provide enrichment

Remember: match the chew to your dog’s size and chewing intensity.

Shop my favorite Chew Toys here

Crate Training Essentials

Crates should be safe, comfortable spaces — never used for punishment. I love using positive reinforcement to help dogs build positive associations with their crate.

In this list, you’ll find:

• Crates/ Gates
• Crate mats & pads
• Safe crate enrichment ideas

Shop my Crate Training Essentials here

Food & Treats

High-value reinforcement makes training more effective and more fun for your dog. I rotate rewards often to keep motivation high!

This list includes:

• Training treats
• High-value rewards
• Treat pouches

Always check ingredient lists and choose options that work for your dog’s dietary needs.

Shop my Food & Treat Favorites here

Puppy Essentials

Bringing home a puppy? These are my go-to recommendations for setting your new pup up for success using positive reinforcement and proactive management.

Includes:

• Puppy-safe chews
• Potty training supplies
• Baby gates & management tools
• Beginner enrichment toys

Shop my Puppy Essentials here

Slow Feeders

Slow feeders are wonderful for:

• Dogs who eat too quickly
• Adding enrichment to mealtime
• Encouraging natural foraging behaviors

Mealtime can be training time — and enrichment time!

Shop my favorite Slow Feeders here

Toys

Play is a powerful relationship-building tool. Whether your dog loves fetch, squeakers, or plush toys, play strengthens your bond and supports positive reinforcement training.

Shop my Toy Favorites here

Tug Toys

Tug is not a dominance game — it’s an incredible opportunity to practice impulse control, cues like “drop,” and cooperative play.

When played with clear rules and positive reinforcement, tug can:

• Build engagement
• Strengthen recall
• Increase responsiveness
• Provide healthy physical outlet

Shop my favorite Tug Toys here

Final Thoughts

The right tools can support your training goals, but remember — products don’t replace training, consistency, and relationship-building.

Positive reinforcement works best when we:

• Reinforce behaviors we want to see
• Manage the environment to prevent unwanted behaviors
• Provide appropriate outlets for natural dog behaviors

I hope these lists make shopping easier and help you create a happy, enriched life with your dog!

If you have questions about which products might be best for your specific pup, I’m always happy to help.

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Happy training
— Krissy

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