Kentucky Dog Coat - Heavy Fleece
Kentucky Dog Leash S - Braided Nylon - 120 cm
Kentucky Dog Leash - Plaited Nylon - 200 Cm
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Everything for Your Dog | Emmers Equestrian
Many riders have a dog at the yard or at home, so Emmers' dog range covers the everyday essentials, coats and blankets, collars, harnesses and leads, name tags, beds and bowls, and treats and toys, from brands like Kentucky Dogwear, Dy'on, Pampeano, and the Dutch favorite Beeztees. As with the equestrian range, it helps to think about what each item is actually for rather than shopping by look alone.
One distinction worth knowing before you buy: a collar and a harness aren't interchangeable, even though they can look like two ways of doing the same job. A flat collar is for holding ID tags and suits a dog that already walks politely, while a harness spreads pressure across the chest rather than the neck, which matters for a puller, an escape artist, or any dog with a sensitive airway.
Most dogs are actually best served wearing both: a collar for identification and a harness for the lead attachment during walks.
Tips for Choosing
- Keep a flat collar on for ID tags at all times, and use a harness for the actual walking. If your dog pulls, has a short nose, or has any airway sensitivity, the two tools aren't interchangeable.
- Choose a dog coat based on your dog's actual coat type and the weather, not just style. A short-coated or older dog needs more warmth than a breed with a naturally thick coat built for cold.
- Pick bowls, beds, and other home items based on your dog's size and habits, a determined chewer, a fast eater, or a dog with long ears, rather than assuming one standard size or style fits every dog.
- If your dog is prone to pulling or reactivity, a front-clip harness or head halter gives more control than a flat collar, though a head halter needs a patient introduction before it's genuinely useful.
- Treats and toys are the easiest place to rotate and experiment, but check size and durability against your dog's actual chew strength, especially for a powerful or determined chewer.
Frequently asked questions
Does my dog need a collar and a harness, or just one?
Ideally, both: a flat collar for ID tags and a harness for the walk itself if your dog pulls or has any airway sensitivity.
Why shouldn't I just use a collar for walking?
A collar puts all the pressure on the neck, which research shows raises eye pressure and isn't suitable for a dog with a collapsing trachea or compromised airway, short-nosed breeds included, a harness spreads that pressure across the chest instead.
How do I pick the right dog coat?
Match it to your dog's own coat type and the weather, since a short-coated or older dog needs more warmth than a breed with a naturally thick coat.
What's the difference between a front-clip and back-clip harness?
A front-clip redirects pulling back toward you, which helps with moderate pullers, while a back-clip prioritises comfort and suits a calmer walker.
My dog eats too fast or has long ears; does that affect which bowl I should buy?
Yes, a slow-feeder design helps a fast eater, and a narrower bowl keeps long ears out of the food, so it's worth choosing by your dog's habits rather than appearance alone.
Are head halters hard to get a dog used to?
Yes, they need a patient, gradual introduction, so they're best reserved for dogs that genuinely need the extra control rather than being a first choice for every dog.
You'll find everything for your dog at Emmers Equestrian.