This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Australian Cattle Dog. "My Australian cattle dog is herding everything there is under the sun... and even biting people. She’s always trying to herd my kids and it has become a regular challenge." Af … read more

Goughnuts K9 reward toys are awesome! They are heavy-duty dog chew toys, nearly indestructible, safe for dogs, and guaranteed for life! With so many reasons to love 'em, it's no wonder Goughnuts toys are trusted by dog trainers and pro … read more

Ted Summers: Making An Impact Ted Summers is the co-host of the Working Dog Radio podcast, an informational series focused on police K9 and working dogs. He’s also the program training director for HRD Police K9 and owns Torchlight K9 based in Tuls … read more

Let’s talk about the good ‘ole Ball On A Rope toy for dogs. We’re not sure who’s more excited about it… us or your dog. But when it comes to our heavy-duty ball on a rope for your K9 and working dogs, you’d better believe that it's built to last! … read more

All too often we see questions from Malinois owners that go something like; “My Malinois puppy bites me all the time. He's leaving scratch and puncture marks all over me. I'm all torn up from my puppy! Why does my Malinois bite everything!?” … 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

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

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

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

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

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 cap … 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 majority … 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

In 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 bites were feeling more aggressive beneath the bite suit … 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

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

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

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, Primal Cani … 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

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, denot … 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 … 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 tru … 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 w … 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 comfort … 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 for t … 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 con … 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 track … read more

Ray Allen Manufacturing's Nomad Harness Frame™ is the skeleton, and centerpiece, of our patent pending Interchangeable Harness System (I.H.S.). We designed the I.H.S. with functionality in mind, and it's become the most versatile dog harness system o … 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 exceptio … read more