Tactical Dog Training Blog

Todd Baseggio & ThorFirefighter // Search & Rescue@K9__Thor"West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago, IL. - Canine/Drone Team Success The District’s K9 Thor was involved in a successful search for a missing person. On 12/18/2020 at approxi … read more

Jake Hutchinson: A Unique Beginning Jake fell into this unique roll almost on accident. In the early 90’s, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. He planned on using the Corps to help him pay for college, with the end goal of becoming a pilot. Jake q … read more

Kathryn Schreiner & Marsoc Trainer // Protection & Domestic Violence Support @pawsagainstdomesticviolence_ "Paws Against Domestic Violence is a non-profit organization that rescues dogs and provides them with proper training to certify the … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing is proud to offer a wide range of K9 bite training equipment. The Trainer's Bite Suit is a pants and jacket combo that is designed with a vest and sleeve for optimal bite targets in throughout the chest and back; with re … read more

Cam Buford & Ragnar Mountain Dweller // Protection @hollywoodcolt "Ragnar came to our family when he was 3 months old back in 2017. When I picked him up I loved his energy and his one blue eye. I wanted a tough dog that could be my partner w … read more

What is the Great Pyrenees? The Great Pyrenees is a large and extremely strong mountain dog breed. Often more than 100 pounds, these dogs are known for their thick weatherproof coats and their ability to go from a zen-like calm to a protectiv … read more

Steve Miriani & Ace Retired K9 Cop // Trainer @warrior_k9_training "One of the hardest decisions in my life occurred in 2008. Due to operational changes within my former LE agency, I faced the decision of giving up my police dog, or … read more

How It Came To Be Primal Canine’s Mike Jones has been working closely with Ray Allen Manufacturing for over two and a half years in an effort to push forward with new innovations in canine bite training. From bite sleeves to full suits, … read more

Rob Murawski & GraciePolice K9@K9graciegirl358"I decided early on in my career that I wanted to be a k9 handler. I observed first hand how amazing these dogs are at doing their job and how they are always successful. When interacting with the … read more

Victor Marx: Turning a Painful Past Into a Positive Future Victor Marx is the president of All Things Possible, and his powerful story is as empowering as it is heartbreaking. Enduring various forms of abuse and torture since early childhood, Vi … read more

Christian Walsh & Lunatic-WintersK9 Officer "I grew up with a father that was an officer. I finally got to start my career in 2017. I decided before my career was over in law enforcement I wanted to be a K9 handler. In July 2020 I chose to … read more

The Belgian Arm Sleeves (9602) from Ray Allen Manufacturing are a series of high quality K9 bite training equipment that are paramount in transitioning your canine from sleeves to full body suits. They are available in three different tiers, d … read more

Veronica Lees & Wolfo Private Contract EOD // Patrol K9 Handler @veronicalees // @k9wolfo "I was working as a veterinary technician out in New Jersey when I first got introduced to the world of K9. I started working with an IPO traine … read more

A favorite among K9 bite trainers across the country, our Bite Suit Arm Sleeve is the perfect piece of equipment to transition young dogs onto a bite suit. Its tapered and multi-functional design simulates an actual bite suit while also providi … read more

When beginning canine bite training with a new puppy, nothing is as important as the gear you choose. Ray Allen Manufacturing offers four stages of puppy bite training equipment, with a final stage that makes transitioning to full bite sleeves saf … read more

Primal Canine & Ray Allen: An Innovative Partnership Primal Canine owner and Head Trainer, Mike Jones, is no stranger to setbacks. On the contrary, these setbacks are largely part of what has helped make Primal Canine what it is today: a trust … read more

8 essential products every K9 needs: Collar: To manage and control your dog, the basic necessities are a collar and leash. When purchasing, consider both your environment and your dog’s mission. Leash, Lead & Line: As the other half of … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing is proud to carry a wide variety of bite sleeves for K9 training. When it comes to versatility for advanced K9 bite training though, nothing beats our lace-up hidden sleeves. We carry three unique variations, each with … read more

Ray Allen's  Leather Hidden Sleeve (61-5000) is the perfect tool for taking K9 bite training to the next level. This unique apron leather sleeve has extreme puncture resistance for optimal decoy safety, while remaining form fitting and comf … read more

Ray Allen's  Intermediate Handled Sleeve (30C) is by far our most versatile all-around bite sleeve. The 30C offers optimum comfort and safety for the decoy, and really shines when used in training both young dogs and older, more aggressive … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s sleeve covers are built with the highest quality to help maintain your  hard sleeve and enhance your K9’s training. While sleeve covers are a necessity in bite training, securely fastening it to a hard sleeve fo … read more

Bite sleeve covers (or cuffs) are a necessity when ensuring a long lifespan for your K9 bite sleeves. Tailored for a variety of purposes, you can be assured that we have the perfect bite sleeve for your needs. Ray Allen features a wide variety of … read more

Compression bite bar sleeves are essential in any bite training toolkit. This sleeve set is popular amongst our nation's law enforcement and police K9 training officers because they act as a constructive guide for the decoy and a satisfying challe … read more

Ray Allen’s Ultra-light Training Sleeve System is meant to teach full, firm, definite bites from beginner to advanced dogs. Achieving that definitive grip with unwavering pressure preps him for apprehension work, where pain compliance and a … read more

We’ve all run into this dilemma when training our dogs: you pull out your treats, your tug, the tennis ball, even your bite suit or trainer’s apron and your dog is down to recall and ready to listen. But the second the training equipment goes … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s Ultimate Harness is renowned in the police and working dog community for being incredibly durable and holding up to wear and everyday use. Most dogs on the force tend to be deeper-chested GSDs and energetic Malinois, a … read more

The  Ray Allen Manufacturing Guardian Tracking Harness is built to be pliable and lightweight, and its unique three-strap system prevents the harness from riding up or obstructing your dog’s breathing or range of motion while on a tr … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing's Nomad Harness System is the most versatile dog harness system on the market. We’ve made it incredibly easy to have a complete set of gear for any mission, starting with one base frame for all your working dog’s needs. … read more

Ray Allen manufacturing’s Modular Lift, Load, Carry Harness has been a staple of military and police K9s for over 70 years- but is versatile enough to transition to everyday, civilian use. Part of our larger modular harness system, the excep … read more

The  Opportunity Harness is named for its versatility and functionality for K9 and handler.  Padded and contoured for all day comfort, this is truly a day-in, day-out duty harness. I … read more

Ray Allen’s Nomad Ballistic Carrier Vest kills two birds with one stone: it functions as a modular harness with outstanding protection, and it seamlessly fits our interchangeable harness system as an essential piece of warrior gear. … read more

If you need just one good reason to buy a Ray Allen leather  dog collar for your dog, let it be this: Matt, our resident product-tester and destruction junkie, shot at our Latigo Leather Agitation Dog Collar almost a dozen times and … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s nylon police leads are trusted by K9 officers, trainers, and handlers across the country. Made with premium double-layer nylon and 1” bolt snaps at both ends for versatility and convenience, we have included D-rings … read more

Nylon leads and leashes are a popular choice amongst dog handlers in the police and miliarty. But for hardcore working dogs, does this light, webbed material meet the demands for strength and versatility that handlers need in a leash? Wh … read more

This week, we let Ray Allen’s resident product tester Matt experiment on some of our toughest biothane, waterproof, leather-alternative leashes. But instead of controlled durability testing through research and development, we let Matt shoo … read more

Ray Allen’s resident product demonstration guy and minor Youtube celebrity Matt gave some of our best leather leashes the Southern Hospitality treatment when he performed some major destructive testing to show the true integrity of our products. M … read more

If you and your dog are out in extreme conditions, be it hunting, tracking, or any kind of outdoor work, our RAM-Tech Biothane Leads & Leashes are the way to go. More durable than leather, they hold up to humidity and heat, immersion into s … read more

What should you look for when choosing a  quality leather dog leash? What meets the standards required for police and military units? We get asked this question a lot, and we’ve made a video to show our customers the distinctive aspects o … read more

Ray Allen’s Cobra Buckle Collar is a simple yet sophisticated piece of equipment. Rivaling our Martingale Nylon Collar for the best everyday wear dog collar, this 1-inch collar is straightforward, easy-on, easy-off, and a great value. … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing’s Martingale Nylon Collar is arguably our best daily-wear dog collar. Simple and adjustable, the Martingale is a quick way to gain control over your dog for walks, trips to the backyard, in and out of the vet’s offi … read more

Much like the skid plate on the bottom of a vehicle, our Nomad Harness Skid Plate accessory clips securely onto the underside of our Nomad Harness System, and acts as a barrier to debris and other objects that may cause injury to your dog’s che … read more

The 'woobie' jacket (also known as a ‘poncho liner’), comes from a long line of weatherproof, military-issued muslin, canvas, or quilted nylon ponchos that could be used as a makeshift shelter, sleeping bag, or other protection from the element … read more

Ray Allen’s Swiss Seat- also referred to as a rappel seat- is a securely crafted harness meant for various types of rigging activities, prepping your police or military K9 for zip-lining, hoisting, fast-roping, or deployment from helicopters or pl … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing is excited to present to you our patented  Nomad harness - our complete interchangeable harness system. This harness has been heavily field tested and designed to accommo … read more

Which leather dog collar should you choose for your K9? Here is a breakdown of each type of Ray Allen made  leather collar for police and military dogs:Heavy Leather Collars Our 1 ¼ and 2-inch  Heavy Leather Collars are truly the … read more

Ray Allen products have been a staple for military and working dog handlers for over 70 years because of our dedication to consistency and quality. We have been manufacturing our products and sourcing our materials right here in the U.S. since our … read more

Ray Allen’s Nylon Service Collar with Raptor Buckle is a perfect day-in-day-out  dog collar that can easily transition your working dog to life at home. It is a lightweight collar that mirrors some of Ray Allen’s similar Service Collars- wi … read more

Ray Allen crafted the Cobra Buckle Nylon Service Collar with working, police and military dogs in mind. With a load rate of 7,000 lbs., our double-layered  dog collar is made from 3-inch webbing which weaves back onto itself a … read more

Our Ultimate Padded Leather Collar is a hand-crafted luxury  dog collar made from combination tanned latigo leather, richly dyed in stylish black or burgundy. A premier collar for tracking and scentwo … read more

The Evolution Collar is one of Ray Allen’s quality handcrafted  dog collars, made with superior attention to detail right in our facility in Colorado Springs, CO. Versatile This lightweigh … read more