Shih Tzu

Y-front padded harness

A shoulder-free Y shape that leaves the front legs moving naturally, with front and back clips so you can steer a puller without pressure on the throat.

Keeps the shoulders free on the longer walks a Shih Tzu usually needs.

Best for: Everyday walks and dogs learning loose-lead walking

• Two attachment points
• Padded chest strap
• Four adjustment points for a real fit

Measure girth behind the front legs; sizing charts vary a lot between makers.

Calming donut bed

A deep, soft ring that lets anxious or small dogs burrow and feel enclosed, which often shortens the time it takes them to settle.

Small dogs settle faster in a deep, enclosed shape.

Best for: Small breeds and dogs who nest

• High surrounding walls
• Plush burrowing centre
• Lightweight to move room to room

Check the whole bed fits in your washing machine before buying.

Snuffle mat

Scatter dry food into the fabric and let your dog use their nose — sniffing genuinely tires dogs out and lowers arousal.

Scent work tires this kind of dog without adding joint load.

Best for: High-energy dogs and rest days

• Machine washable
• Works with any dry food
• Rolls up for storage

Shake it out after each use so old crumbs do not build up.

Slicker brush

Fine angled pins lift loose undercoat and break up early tangles before they turn into mats you have to cut out.

A higher-maintenance coat needs a tool that reaches the base.

Best for: Long, curly and double coats

• Angled flexible pins
• Comfortable non-slip handle
• Self-cleaning versions available

Use light pressure — pressing hard scratches the skin underneath.

Stainless steel bowl set

Non-porous, dishwasher-safe and easy to keep genuinely clean, which plastic bowls rarely manage over time.

Simple, stable and genuinely easy to keep clean.

• Dishwasher safe
• Rubber base ring to stop sliding
• Does not hold odours

Wash food bowls daily and water bowls just as often.

Long-lasting natural chew

A dense, slow chew that gives a dog twenty focused minutes of work — useful for settling in the evening or during calls.

A slow chew gives a calm outlet in the evening.

Best for: Dogs who need a calm chewing outlet

• Single animal-source ingredient
• Sized by chewer strength
• No rawhide

Always supervise and take the chew away once it gets small enough to swallow.