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10 products, grouped by the job they do. Each one has a page explaining what it is good at, what to check before buying, and who it is not for.

Walking and fetch

Harnesses, leads and the gear that leaves the house with you.

2 picks in this category
A dog wearing a padded harness on a walk

Walking and fetch

Ruffwear front-clip harness, medium

A padded harness with a metal ring at the chest and a second ring on the back.

Best for
Dogs who lean into a flat collar on daily walks, and owners who walk the same route twice a day.
Watch out for
A chest strap that sits too low can rub behind the front legs; measure the girth rather than the neck.
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Feeding and water

Bowls, stands and fountains for the daily meal and the water bowl.

3 picks in this category
A dog eating from a ridged bowl on the floor

Feeding and water

Outward Hound slow feeder bowl, large

A bowl with a pattern of ridges that spreads one meal over a longer stretch.

Best for
Dogs who empty a plain bowl in seconds and then look around for something else to do.
Watch out for
Deep patterns take longer to rinse; check the bowl against your sink and your dishwasher.
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Two stainless bowls set in a raised feeder

Feeding and water

K&H elevated feeder with stainless bowls

A raised stand holding two stainless bowls at a fixed height.

Best for
Tall dogs, older dogs who would rather not fold down to the floor, and kitchens where bowls get pushed around.
Watch out for
The height is fixed, so a stand chosen for a puppy is at the wrong height a year later.
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Play and home

Chew toys, fetch gear and the tray in the corner.

3 picks in this category
A rubber chew toy on the floor

Play and home

Kong rubber chew toy, large

A thick rubber toy with a hollow centre that can be packed with food.

Best for
Dogs who chew steadily and need something that outlasts a soft toy.
Watch out for
No rubber toy survives every chewer; check for splits and take it away once the surface is damaged.
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A ball launcher and a ball on grass

Play and home

Chuckit! ball launcher, standard

A plastic arm that throws a ball further than a hand and picks it up off the ground.

Best for
Fetch in a park or a large garden, and owners who throw for a long time.
Watch out for
Launcher and balls are matched by size; a mismatched ball sits loose in the cup and drops early.
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Grooming and hygiene

Brushes, clippers and the tray that handles the daily job.

2 picks in this category
A dog being brushed with a slicker brush

Grooming and hygiene

Hertzko slicker brush, medium

A pad of fine wire pins that lifts loose coat and opens small tangles.

Best for
Medium and long coats that are brushed a few times a week.
Watch out for
Pins bend under heavy pressure, and the retract button is the weak point on budget copies.
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A cordless clipper trimming a dog coat

Grooming and hygiene

Andis cordless clipper kit

A cordless clipper with snap-on guard combs for short trims.

Best for
Tidy-ups between appointments: feet, edges and short trims on a dog who stands still.
Watch out for
Blades warm up during long use; a spare blade or a pause is part of the routine.
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