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From the left: 16” on a big Jack Russell; 24” on a lab; Rhiannon; Hollie; 12” on a jackahuahua; 20” on a bassett.

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The 210.5 (or 211.5).

‘Acme’ is the market-leading manufacturer of quality whistles.

From their entire, comprehensive, range, just two models of Acme whistles account for 99% (and possibly more!) of our whistle sales – those models are the 210.5 and the 211.5. These two whistles are visually identical – the only difference is between their pitches. The sound produced by these whistles is ‘constant’ – they do not contain a ‘pea’ which would create a ‘trilling’ sound.

Described below is the full range of Acme whistles which we offer. If you’d prefer to read about only a particular whistle please use the tabs above.

The 210.5 has been developed with an extremely high pitch to be best-suited to spaniel breeds; the 211.5, with a slightly lower pitch (although to the human ear the difference is almost indiscernible), is best suited to retriever breeds.

As a clue to their popularity, it’s interesting to note that Acme produce these two whistles in a wide range of colours. Of their other whistles, none are produced in more than two colours. That tells a story!

The 210 – available in orange or black.

Moving on to the other whistles:

A long, long, way behind, all the other whistles pretty much share a far, far, lower level of popularity.

The 210 is visually very similar to the 210.5 and the 211.5. The major difference is that the 210 contains a ‘pea’, so when it’s blown a trilling sound is created. In principle, there’s nothing wrong with having a whistle which emits a ‘trilling’ ‘sound; it seems that for whatever reason trainers are generally more inclined towards, so presumably have more success with, whistles which emit a ‘constant’ sound.

At a higher level of training sophistication, benefitting from its contrasting sound the 210 might be used in conjunction with a 210.5 or 211.5 to accommodate a wider range of instructions.

The 212 – available in orange or black.

The 212 can be visually identified as different from the other Acme plastic whistles, being measurably shorter.

With its medium pitch, the 212 is a great all-rounder with a sound that is well within human hearing. The 212 whistle holds its pitch, or frequency, irrespective of how hard it is blown. This whistle is especially accurate over distance and works very well with Pointers, Setters, Retrievers and most Terriers. It is an excellent whistle for harder to train dogs and heavy cover situations.

Also known as the ‘Pro-Trialler’, the 212 is usually the choice of professional trialists using this type of whistle.

The Thunderer. In black or black!

At a lower level of sophistication (and therefore also lower price) is the ‘Thunderer’. This model, with the classic appearance and trilling sound of a referee’s whistle, is the one which may be most closely matched by a ‘high street’ whistle. Except, we’d suggest, its quality.

Finally the 535, which is substantially different in style from all the whistles noted above.

The plated brass 535.

Although actually (and unhelpfully) named the ‘Acme Silent Dog Whistle 535’, as noted above no whistle is truly silent. If it were nothing would be able to hear it! Set at its highest frequency humans can hear the 535 – but only just. What your dog hears is far louder and travels up to an amazing 1.5km. Designed with special air directors the frequency produced is tightly controlled. Adjustable through a wide range of frequencies using a screw piston mechanism, you can adjust the pitch until it’s at the optimum pitch for any particular dog, making it a most versatile whistle which can be used with all breeds. A booklet is supplied with each 535 giving easy instructions on adjusting the whistle and training your dog. Manufactured from solid brass the 535 is the ultimate dog training whistle which will last for, literally, ages.

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The figure-of-8 leads available here, manufactured by Hem & Boo, are without doubt our most popular version of the range of figure-of-8 leads we stock. These leads are 60” long and available in a choice of thicknesses and colours. They are manufactured using a super-soft woven nylon, extremely comfortable on both the owner’s hand and the dog’s muzzle.

The first distinctive feature of these leads to observe is that they can be used as either a figure-of-8 lead or a conventional slip lead. When used as a figure-of-8 the leads are inevitably shortened by 20”-25” (depending on the size of the dog) due to the loops which are formed for the dog’s neck and muzzle. When the lead is used as a conventional slip lead, the lead’s length reduces by perhaps 15”-20”.

The dual-purpose metal clip.

The metal clip which creates the figure-of-8 actually has two uses. The primary use of the clip is being positioned under the dog’s chin where it forms the figure-of-8 point between the loop around the dog’s neck and the loop around the dog’s muzzle. The secondary use of the clip is when the lead is fitted as a conventional slip lead – the clip can be positioned where it stops the loop from over-tightening around the dog’s neck.

Each lead incorporates a leather ‘stopper’, which when the lead has been fitted is used to fix the lead in place. (Just slide it back up the lead to easily remove it.)

These rounded leads are available in two thicknesses – 8mm and 12mm. Generally, it could be suggested that the thinner 8mm width lead is the more suitable size for smaller breeds such as the majority of terriers, collies and Cocker spaniels. At the cross-over point where both sizes might be suitable are Springer spaniels and the smallest of labradors. The thicker 12mm width is suitable for the majority of labradors and all other breeds of a similar or larger size. If you’r leaning towards the 12mm width then perhaps the single issue to consider is to be sure the lead – where it goes over the muzzle – doesn’t obstruct the dog’s vision. If you follow the breed guidelines noted above this won’t be a problem.

So, if you’re not sure that you want/need a figure-of-8 lead then this one can alternatively be used as a conventional slip lead. If you’re tempted then why not try it?

If you do know that you want/need a figure-of-8 lead then this one ticks all the boxes.

And at the price point of an ordinary slip lead, what’s not to like?

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The Baggy-belt’s length can be adjusted from a slim 62cms to over twice that length – 125cms and is fastened using a simple snap-click fastening.

The nylons/polyester Baggy-belt can be wipe-cleaned and has been thoughtfully designed to increase your carrying capacity – without needing extra hands.

Attached to the black belt are three different storage containers, closed by either Velcro or a zipper, in a pleasing black/grey colour combination complete with reflective piping.

The entire belt can be adjusted so that the containers are in positions which suit you. With one of these belts you can carry pretty much everything you might need when out for a walk with your dog/s – poo bags, treats, toys, whistle, mobile, car keys (there’s a D-ring in one of the pockets to keep them safe)… even a small umbrella!

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Obviously, being so short these leads are only suitable for medium and large breeds of dogs.

The flat ‘Premium’ hand lead is manufactured from top-quality 2.5cm wide black webbing, has a neoprene padded inner handle and an additional loop for id tag, flasher or poo bag holder. The ‘Premium’ hand lead has an overall length of 40cms.

The rounded ‘Active’ hand lead is manufactured from top-quality 1.3cm diameter black leather, stitched along its length around a nylon core. The  ‘Active’ hand lead has an overall length of 30cms.

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The Trixie running belt with leash is ideal for jogging, nordic walking or simply when you need two hands free to carry the shopping.

This item is comprised of two parts, a belt and a leash, clipped together. Or, should you choose, you can use the two parts independently of each other.

The elasticated belt is fully adjustable and will accommodate all human waist sizes. Attached to the belt are two generous pockets, suitably sized for your choice of mobile phone, keys, treats, drinking bottle etc, etc.

Also attached to the belt is a padded cover for the buckle. As the substantial snap-click buckle is located against your back, the cover ensures you’re not irritated by something digging into you.

The belt is elasticated, so sudden pulls on the attached lead are cushioned before they impact on your body.

Substantial areas of the belt are covered in reflective materials, ensuring you’re easily seen at night.

The leash, or lead, can be used independently or can be attached to the belt. The attachment is via a clip which swivels, ensuring that twisting and tangling of the leash are avoided.

The length of the leash is adjustable so different lengths for differently-sized dogs are accommodated. The leash also incorporates an elasticated, ‘bungee’-style, section, further reducing the impact of sudden pulls.

Depending on the circumstances in which you find yourself you can rely on only the leash attachment to the belt (and therefore to you) or you can also – perhaps on occasions when you need closer control – use the integral hand loop.

In our view each of the two components are worth the price of the two components combined. If you’re thinking of buying a running belt and leash, buy this one!

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The airtex-type mesh material of these harnesses follows the dog’s contours; think of Olympic cyclists in their figure-hugging outfits and you’ll get the picture!

The harness slips over the dog’s head (sometimes a problem for pugs, French bulldogs, Staffies etc – if you have a large-headed breed of dog let’s discuss it before you buy anything) and is fastened around the body using two snap-click fasteners, one on each side of the harness so equal adjustments to fit the harness to your dog’s girth can be made on both sides of the harness. (That’s one obvious difference when compared against the supermarket versions which all have only one adjuster, meaning the harness is inevitably – to some degree – imbalanced.) I know that it takes a minute or two more to adjust two adjusters rather than one – but you’re only ever going to need to do it once and the fit of the harness on your dog will be all the better for the extra ounce of trouble you’ll be taking.

Your lead will be fastened to the ‘D’ ring at the top of the harness. On ‘touring’ style harnesses the fastening ring is positioned further along your dog’s back than it would be with many other styles of harness. If your dog is particularly excitable and you need to constantly be exerting control then for the heightened level of control you need this isn’t the best choice of harness.

A useful feature of these harnesses is the unusual method of click fastenings (the round ‘buttons’ which you can see in the photos) – much easier than the usual clips for stiff or even arthritic fingers to fasten and unfasten.

These harnesses are not available for dogs with chest sizes larger than 60cms, which is around the chest size of a Border terrier or a Springer spaniel.

And finally, a word or two of explanation of the available colours. Red and black don’t need explaining. ‘Fuchsia’ is a distinctive magenta-pink colour – very feminine – whilst ‘Ocean’ is an extremely attractive and unusual blue-green colour.

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The ‘Active’ range are trainer-styled boots/shoe are designed for serious walking in even the most challenging of conditions.

The ‘Protective’ range are less-substantial footwear, designed for less challenging usage – perhaps to protect an injured paw during its period of recovery.

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The robust yet lightweight Petwalk Folding Ramp is the ideal solution for any situations where a dog needs to walk between two levels. Whilst this would usually be when entering or leaving a vehicle it can also be used when, for example, an arthritic dog would otherwise be required to climb steps.

The overwhelming majority of dog ramps are manufactured from aluminium and as a result have an ‘industrial’ appearance. The Petwalk Folding Ramp is moulded in two sections from extruded plastic, the substantial moulded integral reinforced structure enables the ramp to support weights of up to 90kgs (which is around the weight of a large Newfoundland).

When opened out, the 40cm wide ramp is 1.56m long. This substantial length – which compares extremely favourably with the longest of the aluminium ramps – has the obvious benefit of requiring the dog to navigate a comparatively shallow incline.

The fully-folded Petwalk ramp

For storage the ramp easily folds in half to a very convenient 78cm length. With a weight of only 4.5kgs, the ramp can be easily placed in even the most inconvenient storage spaces.

The wipe-clean nature of the material means that it can be easily and readily maintained in tip-top condition. Just use a damp cloth to wipe away the muddy paw prints!

The surface of the ramp is coated with an anti-slip surface, a texture perhaps most obviously compared with a course sand paper.

The sides of the ramp are raised, which assist dogs with stability issues to safely use the ramp.

The partially-folded ramp with reinforcing structure and rubbers stoppers visible

To avoid the possibility of the ramp marking the surface on which it’s resting (typically the bumper on a hatchback or estate car) the relevant points on the rear of the ramp are fitted with rubber resting stoppers, visible on the right-hand side of the photo alongside.

You’ll see that the main product photo shows a Labrador with the Petwalk Folding Ramp. A lab weighs around 30kgs; without a ramp lifting even a 30kg dog into a vehicle will surely invite some claw scratches on that lovely paintwork…

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