Good equipment makes training easier, prevents injuries, and keeps daily life smoother. Bad equipment does the opposite — it creates pulling, frustration, confusion, and in some cases pain.
This hub covers the everyday gear spaniels typically need and what to prioritise first. It also helps you choose equipment based on your dog’s behaviour and lifestyle, rather than buying random items that don’t solve the real problem.
Key guides in this section
Leads and walking equipment
- Best lead for a Cocker Spaniel puppy
- Why Springer Spaniels pull on the lead
- How to train a Springer Spaniel to walk on the lead
- Best harness for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Tracking and safety
Crates and containment
Related training hub
The “core kit” most spaniel owners actually need
Most households need:
- a lead that gives control without yanking
- a comfortable harness or collar
- ID tag and safety basics
- a suitable crate (home and/or travel)
- enrichment tools (chew, lick, puzzle)
- training rewards system (treats, toy, praise)
Leads and pulling: equipment vs training
If your spaniel pulls:
- better equipment helps temporarily
- training fixes it permanently
The best approach is both.
Harnesses: when they help most
Harnesses help if:
- your dog pulls hard
- you want to protect the neck
- your dog is learning lead walking
- you need stability and safety in busy areas
More Equipment Guides
- Best brush for a Cocker Spaniel →
/best-brush-for-a-cocker-spaniel/ - Best brush for a Cavalier King Charles spaniel →
/best-brush-for-a-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/ - What is the best collar for a Cocker Spaniel? →
/what-is-the-best-collar-for-a-cocker-spaniel/ - What is the best collar for a Springer Spaniel? →
/what-is-the-best-collar-for-a-springer-spaniel/ - Best toys for Cocker Spaniels (durable + safe) →
/best-toys-for-cocker-spaniels-durable-safe/ - Best toys for Springer Spaniels →
/best-toys-for-springer-spaniels/ - Best dog bowls for Cavalier King Charles spaniels →
/best-dog-bowls-for-cavalier-king-charles-spaniels/ - Best slow feeder bowls for dogs →
/best-slow-feeder-bowls-for-dogs/ - Automatic dog feeder review (Balimo LENA 4L) →
/the-balimo-lena-4l-automatic-pet-feeder-review/ - 15 best automatic dog feeders →
/15-best-automatic-dog-feeders/ - Do dogs need a harness? →
/do-dogs-need-a-harness/ - Harness vs collar: what’s better for spaniels? →
/harness-vs-collar-whats-better-for-spaniels/ - Long line training lead: when and how to use it →
/long-line-training-lead-when-and-how-to-use-it/ - Best long line for recall training →
/best-long-line-for-recall-training/ - Dog whistles: do they work? →
/dog-whistles-do-they-work/ - Best dog whistle for spaniels →
/best-dog-whistle-for-spaniels/ - Best dog crate for home use →
/best-dog-crate-for-home-use/ - Best dog crate mat (comfort + hygiene) →
/best-dog-crate-mat-comfort-hygiene/ - Dog ID tags: do you need them? →
/dog-id-tags-do-you-need-them/ - Reflective dog gear for winter walks →
/reflective-dog-gear-for-winter-walks/