Up Country has been making collars for almost four decades, all the while producing quality products that make dogs and their owners happy. The company makes all sorts of collars, and in addition to giving you options for the type of collar that works best for you and your dog, they’ve got some pretty stylish choices, too. That’s probably the most significant selling point for Up Country. The number of designs is kind of staggering. …
The Artful Canine is a pet store based in Sarasota County in Venice, FL. They craft their own dog collars and pride themselves on creating durable, quality collars and not just reselling another company’s collars. They have been crafting fun and safe dog collars since 2009, with each dog collar utilizing toughly woven fabrics and even tough stitching that should stand up to a dog’s bite. Founder Joanne Wood-Ellison found it challenging to find quality …
Signature K9 makes leashes and other dog handling equipment. Its products are well made, durable, and designed for function by Matt Akenhead, an incredibly accomplished dog trainer since the early twentieth century who has won 40 titles with eight different dogs. Perhaps best known for its dog-related equipment for law enforcement and military applications, Signature K9 provides tools for dog training and handling that have been made and vetted by professionals. This gear works effectively …
Primarily, Cycle Dog produces high-quality dog products. Additionally, the company concentrates on preserving the natural environment and boosting knowledge about the hundreds of thousands of bike tubes discarded in landfills annually. Cycle Dog founder Lanette Fidrych began collecting tubes from local bicycle repair stores and stitching them together. After months of trial and error, she successfully designed an inner tube-lined dog collar. Fidrych sold her prototypes and first collars at Portland’s Saturday Market in Oregon …
Found My Animal started in 2006, when friends and rescue dog owners Bethany Obrecht and Anna Conway crafted their first leashes from marine-grade rope, brass, and waxed canvas, with three-strand, hand-spliced, and whipped rope for a unique leash that caught the attention of other dog walkers. From there, Obercht and Conway founded Found My Animal to share their unique and durable rope leashes with other pet owners. Since then, the company has sold more than …
Teri Jaymes founded BrilliantK9 in 2012 as a dog enthusiast dissatisfied with the current equipment on the market. After consulting with professionals in the field, including veterinarians, canine massage therapists, veterinary chiropractors, professional dog trainers, and even rehabilitation specialists, she came up with a solution: an ergonomic harness. Unlike many competitor harnesses, the design of the ergonomic harness wouldn’t just be comfortable or durable. It would also fight against the dog’s instinct to put its …
While seemingly a really simple item for your pet, dog bowls can be pretty hit or miss. Some dog bowls that are made overseas break easily, or worse, contain chemical residue from the manufacturing process that could be harmful to your pup. So, when we set out to find dog bowls that are made in the USA, Basis Pet came on our radar with their no-frills stainless steel dog bowls. Below is my experience with …
Tactipup is an American business that prides itself on creating sturdy, long-lasting gear for American dogs. A self-described law enforcement family, they are well-versed in the high standards of professional dog gear. Additionally, the humans behind Tactipup gear belong to three dogs. It’s a combination that makes them intimately familiar with the challenge of finding high-quality, durable dog walking supplies. Tactipup Gear sets out to fill that void. In addition to bringing professional-grade equipment to …
Jessica MacDonald has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. After working for years in the automotive and aerospace industries, she put her education to work for pets by starting the manufacturing company Wiggles, Wags, & Whiskers in 2002 to create safe, non-toxic pet products. She went on to design and patent the Freedom No-Pull Harness in 2004 after looking after a friend’s large 150lb dog that was pulling her down the street. …
If you prefer organic food for your dog, then Tender & True is likely going to appeal to you. It is about the purest example of organic pet food on the market. About the Product Tender & True is a new company that is classic middle America – it is independently owned and based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2014, Tender & True set out to be the leader in certified humanely raised pet food. …
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