Rick Mallow & Hades Air Force Combat Controller // Military Working Dog"Meet my best bud, Hades! Named after an aircraft, he came into our life three years ago as a pup and has greatly impacted our life in a positive way! My spo … read more

Todd Thompson is a full-time police officer with over 20 years of experience on patrol, and he's the owner of Evo K9 Group. He’s worked in the K9 unit for 18 years and SWAT for 9 of those years as the SWAT team’s dog handler. Todd has led numero … read more

R. Jay Phelps & K9 Hana @nightmare_104 Officer & Handler // Narcotics Detection & Tracking "Not long ago I was serving as a Lieutenant in Crime Suppression; never thinking I'd be a K9 handler on patrol, but it's funny how life … read more

Our Blast Hose Tug Toys for working dogs are designed for the tough and aggressive dog, making it perfect for K9 training, obedience training, or as a great play reward. These Blast Hose Tugs are not only good for training, but can also be used … read more

Melissa Kindt & Hawk @k9.hawk Volunteer Search & Rescue // Search & Recovery "I started volunteering at a young age, in scouts and 4H, so it's been a part of me for a long time. I've also always had and loved animals. After graduating c … read more

On this edition of The Jaded Dog Trainer: A viewer asks “My Siberian Husky runs off and never comes back. What do I do?” What Was The Siberian Husky Bred For? First, let’s take a look at the breed description. To begin with, “Qu … read more

Jancy Thompson & Hera @k9hera_bombdog Private K9 Unit // Explosives Detection "As a past law enforcement officer in California it was a dream of mine to become a detective so that I could investigate crimes; helping victims and thei … read more

Anthony Moore & Xena Sr. Trainer: Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics K9 Interdiction // Sr. Agent "Xena and I work full time Interdiction for The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. I also serve as our Sr trainer; instructing our OKC training group. … read more

Tug toys for dogs are a critical tool used by handlers during K9 bite training or as reward toys — especially when your warrior is still a puppy. Ray Allen proudly features a wide range of tug toys that come in all shapes, sizes, and materials; … read more

Damian Phillips & Viper@toddphillyK9 Handler // Explosive Detection K9 for Department of Homeland Security"I started working K9 Military Working Dogs (MWD) in The USAF in 2001. Fell in love with it and after retiring from the military went right ba … read more

Specifically designed for detection training, our Magnetic Stash Boxes are made from aluminum, with pinhole punctures, to allow odors to seep out effectively. Excellent for narcotics training, nose work, or any kind of scent detection training … read more

Thomas Spicer & Jester Lt. Officer // K9 Officer "Jester and I were paired up in July of 2019. This is the first time in my career, of over 20 years, to have a K9 partner. What I didn’t know at the time is how lucky I was that he came … read more

Who Is The Jaded Dog Trainer? There is a reason that Matt Akenhead uses the moniker, The Jaded Dog Trainer. Currently the VP of Sales and Product Development at Ray Allen Manufacturing, Matt has spent over 40 years working with dogs in some c … read more

Julia Storey & VaderSRO Officer // Narcotics & K9 Patrol"K9 Vader is my dual purpose narcotics and patrol dog. We help educate other officers and the public. We strive to be better every day in our training and job. My husband and his K9, Kaiser - wh … read more

The  Ray Allen Adjustable Muzzle Vest is the newest piece of innovative training equipment from Ray Allen Manufacturing. It’s made from high quality 1000d Cordura, with packed cloth on the inside and a thick foam built in to take the majori … read more

Michael Caragio & Sierra Ot Vitosha Trainer & Handler // Search & Rescue @Sierra The Maligator "I have been wanting to get Malinois for years. Finding a breeder was the hard part. I found Ivan Balabanov breeder of the Ot Vitosh … read more

The Beagle: A Mind of Their Own Beagles are widely known to be one of the most playful and curious breeds of dogs. That’s why some owners are surprised when they find that training their Beagle to obey commands isn't always easy. One of the m … read more

Emily Yost & JackTrainer & Handler // Schutzhund, IPO, IGP@Emilymarieyost"I rescued Jack from the Agoura animal shelter where he had been transferred over from the Palmdale Dog shelter/pound. I think we both needed each other more than we knew. As I … read more

Primal Canine: A Partnership With The Trainer In MindIn early 2018, Mike Jones of Primal Canine was facing a problem that most dog trainers will face at some point. His every day semi-comp bite suit wasn’t cutting it against bites anymore. The b … read more

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 … 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 car … 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 comm … 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 lea … 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, den … 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 trainer, a … 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 Tactical 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 othe … 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