As one of the premier dog gear manufacturers, we’re used to dealing with competitors who want to be us. What we’re not used to, though, is seeing retailers on Amazon selling cheap knockoff versions of our products! Unfortunately, we recently … read more

Emilia and Thor Child with H.I. // Alert Service Dog @project.emilia "Hi, my name is Emilia, and I am 2 years old. I was born with a rare disease known as Hyperinsulinism (H.I.). My Dad was active Military at my birth in the USMC and we w … read more

We always love attending the HITS K9 Seminar because we get a chance to see demonstrations of innovative K9 gear. One of the advanced pieces of equipment we got to check out at the 2022 Seminar is the K9 Vision System. K9 Vision System pioneered t … read more

We love getting the opportunity to sit down with professional dog trainers to get their take on industry insights, learn more about their careers in the field, and find out what they love about Ray Allen dog gear! In this edition of the K … read more

Beth Roberts and K9 Dane K9 Handler // Dual Purpose K9 @jcpd_k9_dane "I was partnered with K9 Dane in 2016 after my first dog had to medically retire early. I vividly remember the day my Sergeant at the time went to the K9 school to lo … read more

At the 2022 HITS K9 Seminar, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Andy Weiman, one of the owners of  PACKTRACK. PACKTRACK is a web-based system used by police K9 departments for record keeping, K9 training, real-time map tracking, a … read more

Hands down, among all of the training tools you can use, a dog treat pouch is one of the most valuable and highly recommended by professionals. Whether teaching the basics or developing advanced skills, how you time the delivery of training tre … read more

Lawrence Ervin and K9 Aurnia Flight Paramedic & Handler // SAR K9 "Aurnia and I met when she was a young, 3 month old pup. I had never had a Malinois companion and to be honest I didn’t know what the breed was all about. I researched … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing has been around since 1948 - nearly 75 years! From the early days of a one man leatherworker who designed and handmade custom saddles and equine gear for the local cavalry, to finding his way selling dog leashes and coll … read more

K9s United is a non-profit organization that supports law enforcement K9 units by providing dog equipment and hosting K9 training sessions across the country. On top of their no-cost K9 training sessions, K9s United provides law enforcement depart … read more

Jordan Potts and Pablo CCSF K9 Handler // Private Sector K9@PottsJD "K-9 Pablo is a high energy Belgian Malinois + German Shepherd mix, imported from Slovakia. He’s a private sector K-9 that clocks countless hours, screening Air Cargo fo … read more

Many K9 handlers use E-Collars during K9 training, hunting, obedience training, or real-world fieldwork. For ultimate convenience and a hands on approach to training, you'll also need a transmitter holster. We sat down with Chris Burns, t … read more

When it comes to working dogs, nutrition and wellness are top priorities. No matter the age or health of the dog, they may need an extra boost to perform at their best. Adding a nutrient-rich dietary supplement into their daily meals can be t … read more

McKenzie Diaz and Diesel K9 Handler // Hospital Security K9 "K9 Diesel and I have been paired together as a team since November 2021. He is a 2 year old German Shepherd and was born in Kentucky. We are part of new K9 program for our loca … read more

We were fortunate enough to sit down and interview Mark Hines, the Lead Behavior Training Specialist of KONG™, the makers of premier dog training toys. Mark talked to us about the history of KONG™ dog toys, his experience … read more

We sat down with Jacque Bonéy, K9 trainer and owner of Allegiance Canine, to learn more about his favorite Ray Allen dog gear, his experience as a dog trainer, his company, and some advice to new handlers and K9 trainers in the industry. Watc … read more

Kristen Berry and Pilot Dog Trainer & Handler // Medical Service Dog https://pbdogtraining.com/ "As Pilot's trainer and handler, I set to work immediately laying his foundation for obedience. Since I already have a high level of stamina a … read more

Regardless of the breed or age, K9 handlers know that their dogs need plenty of rewards and interactive toys to stay both mentally and physically active and engaged. And if an owner can find a durable reward that can also serve as a trai … read more

Kristen Berry and Benji Dog Trainer // Working Dog https://pbdogtraining.com/ "It happens for many mothers. We lose our way on the path of life when our children grow up and leave the house. I'd lost my way alright, and it felt like a hap … read more

Time is of the essence when you’re a K9 handler, and every movement you make needs to have a purpose. Wasting any time fumbling for a piece of K9 gear could mean you’re putting yourself or your working dog in danger. The Ray Allen Tug Dangler is o … read more

If you’re a professional K9 handler, you’ve likely heard of the annual HITS K9 Seminar. Heck, you may have even attended it a few times. Our team at Ray Allen was lucky enough to sit down with one of the founders of HITS, Andy Weiman, to … read more

Chris Page and Rochus K9 Handler // Police K9 "Rochus is from Slovakia, originally, but acquired to join our K9 unit. We completed our training together in Georgia, back in 2018. We have been working together for the past four and half year … read more

Our design team at Ray Allen is always listening to customers’ suggestions regarding products they’d like to see in our store. To our surprise, many dog trainers have asked for a clear dog muzzle. Well, here it is. We’re introducing one of the n … read more

Most veterinarians agree that dogs should drink about one ounce of water for every pound they weigh each day. Of course, this amount varies depending on the weather conditions and the types of activities you’re doing. To be on the safe side, dog … read more

Countless charities aim to give shelter dogs a new home, and hundreds more work to improve the lives of military veterans. We recently sat down with Travis Hall, founder and head trainer of Second Chance K9, to learn more about how his team hel … read more

Helmet, goggles, flashlights, and even your sensitive scent detection training equipment are just a few of the many pieces of tactical gear that professional dog trainers and handlers need when they travel with their K9s. As you can imagine, stori … read more

At Ray Allen, we’re constantly coming up with new products to help bite training professionals improve their K9’s bite drive, build their bite strength, and generally just grow into the most badass working dogs on the planet. Designed in … read more

Ayla Mollen & Varlo Veterinary Student / Working Dog"My interest in working dogs started last November when I first volunteered with Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. Since then, I have become a volunteer instructor with them and … read more

Amina Westberg and LaylaTrainer / Universally Trained Demo Dog@westberg_working_dogs "I have owned 14 dogs in my lifetime and have worked with various working dog breeds, pet/companion dogs, show, sport etc. but not one has come close to my u … read more

Michael Bucher & K9 AndorK9 Handler / Police K9"Something I’ve always wanted to do was be a handler. I was interested in the job after seeing the teams work overseas and then helping with training for our departments K9 unit.In January of 2 … read more

As professional K9 handlers know, our team at Ray Allen is committed to designing and manufacturing hardcore dog gear that makes K9 work easier and more efficient for dog handlers and their partners. One of the newest pieces in our collection that … read more

Kyle Briley and K9 Rio Police K9 Team @georgiapolicek9foundation "K9 Rio and I have been partners for 8.5 years. In that time K9 Rio was deployed over 3,000 times. Rio assisted in 832 arrests throughout his career. K9 Rio was embedded … read more

Picture this: you’re a K9 handler in the field when suddenly you need to give your dog some range to chase a scent. If you only have your dog on a standard leash, you and your K9 are in a tough spot. After all, a standard 5-foot leash doesn’t give … read more

Jef Verswyvel & Yvar Retired Belgian Army - Dog Enthusiast // Belgian K9 "I’ve always had a big admiration toward dogs. I can’t remember a day in my life when I wasn’t surrounded by a couple of furry friends. They helped me so many t … read more

According to dog healthcare professionals, dogs need one ounce of water for every pound they weigh. Even if you have a family dog whose daily routine consists of laying on the couch and going on a few walks around the block, they need to drink ton … read more