The recommended gear pet sitters use.

Accessories

• A slim power brick, like Anker PowerCore 5000, keeps your phone charged all day without taking up much space.

• Chuckit! saves your arm and wears the pups out

• Petkit dog water bottle lets you keep your pups hydrated in an easy to store way

• Poop bags…need we say more??

• For long walks, when you can’t find a garbage can, use a hands free poop bag holder.

• Whistle can track your pets location and health

• A Wobble Wag Giggle Ball is guaranteed to keep clients busy

• VersionTECH makes a rechargeable handheld mini fan to keep you cool on hot summer days.

• A headlamp is a great way to see what’s around you on those early morning or late night walks. EZRED makes one that actually wraps around your neck for a comfortable fit.

• Collapsible bowls help provide a lightweight way to give dogs water or food on the go.

• Keep all of your keys easy to recognize and organized with ID sleeves.

Bags & Fanny Packs

• DOOG Walkie Bag

• Fanny packs like Waterfly can carry everything you need in slim profile

• A flexible treat pouch

• A walking belt if you’re not carrying much else.

• Leashboss PackUp Pouch

• Tactical vests make a great alternative to carrying a separate bag

Leads & Harnesses

• TinyHorse leashes are built to hold up to everything you throw at them.

• Harness Leads are an all-in-one option

• Leashboss leads come in a wide variety of lengths and colors

• Lupine Pets offers many options to fit what you need.

• Mendota Slip Leads

• PetSafe Gentle Leader

• Rescue Rope Leads are infinitely adaptable and made by a dog walker for dog walkers. Use code ‘iconfess’ for $5 off.

• Steel carabiner for keeping multiple leashes organized

• Walk EZ-Leash for big guys and pullers 

• Wonder Walker from Doodads.

• The Squishy Face Studio hands free dog leash belt keeping everything organized.

Outerwear

• North Face Boundary is a jacket that’ll keep you warm without much bulk

• Bogs are an investment, but if you deal with a lot of rain, you can’t go wrong

Protection

• No one ever wants to have to use it, but having something like mace or a taser is necessary

• Citronella spray for breaking up fights or distracting an approaching dog

Shoes

• Nobull Walking Shoes

• Sorel has a wide range of boots

• More traditional hiking boots like Merrell provide rugged protection

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