Find the best gear for dog walkers and pet sitters—leashes, safety tools, bags, tech, and essentials to make every visit easier and more professional.

As a professional dog walker or pet sitter, the right gear can make all the difference between a smooth visit and a stressful one. From sturdy leashes and treat pouches to safety tools, tech, and organizational must-haves, having the right equipment keeps you prepared, efficient, and professional. We’ve rounded up our top recommendations—tested and trusted by pet care pros—to help you work smarter and keep pets safe and happy.

Accessories

• A slim power brick, like Anker PowerCore 5000, keeps your phone charged all day without taking up much space.

• Chuckit! saves your arm and wears the pups out

• Petkit dog water bottle lets you keep your pups hydrated in an easy to store way

• Poop bags…need we say more??

• For long walks, when you can’t find a garbage can, use a hands free poop bag holder.

• Whistle can track your pets location and health

• A Wobble Wag Giggle Ball is guaranteed to keep clients busy

• VersionTECH makes a rechargeable handheld mini fan to keep you cool on hot summer days.

• A headlamp is a great way to see what’s around you on those early morning or late night walks. EZRED makes one that actually wraps around your neck for a comfortable fit.

• Collapsible bowls help provide a lightweight way to give dogs water or food on the go.

• Keep all of your keys easy to recognize and organized with ID sleeves.

Bags & Fanny Packs

• DOOG Walkie Bag

• Fanny packs like Waterfly can carry everything you need in slim profile

• A flexible treat pouch

• A walking belt if you’re not carrying much else.

• Leashboss PackUp Pouch

• Tactical vests make a great alternative to carrying a separate bag

Leads & Harnesses

• TinyHorse leashes are built to hold up to everything you throw at them.

• Harness Leads are an all-in-one option

• Leashboss leads come in a wide variety of lengths and colors

• Lupine Pets offers many options to fit what you need.

• Mendota Slip Leads

• PetSafe Gentle Leader

• Rescue Rope Leads are infinitely adaptable and made by a dog walker for dog walkers. Use code ‘iconfess’ for $5 off.

• Steel carabiner for keeping multiple leashes organized

• Walk EZ-Leash for big guys and pullers 

• Wonder Walker from Doodads.

• The Squishy Face Studio hands free dog leash belt keeping everything organized.

Outerwear

• North Face Boundary is a jacket that’ll keep you warm without much bulk

• Bogs are an investment, but if you deal with a lot of rain, you can’t go wrong

Protection

• No one ever wants to have to use it, but having something like mace or a taser is necessary

• Citronella spray for breaking up fights or distracting an approaching dog

Shoes

• Nobull Walking Shoes

• Sorel has a wide range of boots

• More traditional hiking boots like Merrell provide rugged protection

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