Katahdin Collar Co., Augusta, ME (2025)

04/09/2025

Two wolf dogs in the snow… they might kiss. 🥰

This photo stopped me in my tracks.

The stillness, the light, the timing. It's unreal.

Is it still snowing where you are? Or has mud season begun?
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Dog Collar: Jack's Pack- Red

04/07/2025

There’s a kind of dog ownership that doesn’t show up in highlight reels...

It’s the kind that tests your patience but strengthens your soul.

It’s early mornings in empty neighborhoods.
Tension building with every corner.

It’s the flick of an ear, the shift of a breath, the change in posture.
You catch it all.

You have to.

This isn’t the kind of dog ownership that doesn't just takes “training.”
It’s management. Planning. Adapting.

It’s checking every clip on the collar twice, carrying three kinds of treats, memorizing escape routes, and silently begging the universe that no one’s about to let their “friendly” dog sprint over.

It’s hearing:
“You should get that under control.”
“Maybe your dog shouldn’t be out here.”

And suddenly, you’re not just managing your dog’s anxiety—you’re managing yours.
Like your dog is a problem. Like you are.

As if you haven’t been working your ass off every single day.

But they don’t see the progress—
– The half-second of calm before the bark
– The recovery after the trigger
– The way your dog looks to you instead of away

They don’t see how far you’ve come.

Because what you’re building isn’t just behavior—it’s trust.
It’s learning how to move through a world that wasn’t built for you.

And maybe it’s messy and loud and frustrating as f**k.
But it’s also brave. And kind. And SO full of love.

You’re not just handling a reactive dog.

You’re showing up—even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.

And that deserves more than a highlight reel.
That deserves a whole f**king post.
Photo Credit: Venture With Dogs - Maine's Award Winning Pet Photographer
| Courtesy of MB / .of.reckless.abandon |

04/06/2025

The fire never really dies.⠀
⁣
You think it's over—
standing alone in the wreckage,
lungs full of smoke,
feet buried in ash.

But something burns underneath.
Not ruin.
Something else.
Something alive.

You don't remember when it started rising again.
Maybe it never stopped.
Maybe it just changed form.

This doesn't feel like the end.
It feels like.....the moment right before.
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04/05/2025

It shows up like blood in the snow.

Not wild. Not reckless. Just certain.

A dog with nothing to prove.
A collar built the same.

Spirit doesn’t need attention. He commands it.

Jack’s Pack, in red.

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Photos: Keela McCleneghan | Sunshine and Photo

04/04/2025

Some dogs were born for the woods.
Built from snow, instinct, and the space between trees.

The kind of dog that shifts the air around them.
You don’t just see them—you feel them.

They don’t follow commands.
They follow you.

And when you find a dog like that,
you give them what they were always meant to wear.

This is Jack’s Pack, in the color it was always meant to be.
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04/03/2025

The Ones Who Chose Fire

This collar wasn’t made for everyone.
It’s not neutral.
It’s not quiet.
It doesn’t ask permission.

Neither do you.

You didn’t just see a product.
You felt the heat.
You recognized the intention.
You knew exactly who it was for.

You chose fire.

And if you haven’t yet—
It’s still burning.
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Shop note: Currently working on updating my shop so some items will show as out of stock for now but will be back ASAP
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03/31/2025

Scorched Earth Doesn’t Sit.

It doesn’t stay. It doesn’t settle.
It doesn’t chill nicely on a hook and hope someone notices.

It paces at the door.
Chews through the leash.
Wants mud. Wants movement.
Wants the kind of dog that’s already three steps ahead.

If it’s calling to you?
You already know.🐲
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03/28/2025

🔥 IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS FIRE 🔥

In the blistering cradle of Collarlandia—where beauty is born in isolation and the soul is tested by flame—two houses rise.

🐉 House Katahdin — feral and unrepentant, its creations torn from the raw edge of instinct and color.
🐉 House Kona & Ash — razor-sharp and steady-handed, its craftsmanship a bold prayer to precision and purpose.

Two creators. One frequency.
Not rivals. Not strangers.

Twin flames. Separated by miles, drawn together by design.

But even parallel paths don’t always cross—
Unless fire is given wings.

Enter The Mother of Dragons. — wielder of the lens. Seer of the soul behind the snarl.

Surrounded by her court of chaos:
🐉 Wild Warbringer "Atlas" — reckless oracle, with one eye on the storm, the other on the void.
🐉 Shrieking Warbringer "Nico" — shrieker, chaos made flesh, voice never below a roar.
🐉 Menacing Blaze Walker "Thalia" — small in size, colossal in energy, a spark looking for kindling.
🐉 Molten Iron Claw "Bianca" — the hearth-bound guardian, retired from the battlefield but still watching the flame.
Tempe, the Dragon Princess — heir to the lens, born of fire and focus, capturing legend in the making.
of.reckless.abandon didn’t ask.
She saw sparks.
She fanned flames.

And —Scorched Earth was born.
🔥 Collars by House Katahdin.
🔥 Adorned by House Kona & Ash.
🔥 Captured in flame and fury by the Mother of Dragons herself.

These aren’t products.
This is prophecy fulfilled.
And it’s only the beginning.

Drop is live 3pm EST
Collars through Katahdin. Tags through Kona & Ash.
Photos that breathe fire — .of.reckless.abandon + .nico

03/27/2025

They wear the collar...They stop being “Luna.”
She’s Infernal Bone Breaker now. 🐲

Use the generator to find your dog(s) fire-forged alter ego.
Drop it in the comments

03/27/2025

You’ve seen the damage.
Tomorrow, you wear it.

Scorched Earth

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🔥 3.28

03/26/2025

She’s unhinged.
She’s bold.
She’s burnt to a crisp and still showing up.

This is Scorched Earth.

A collar born to burn it all down—softness, safety, and anything that ever made you shrink.

And she’s not showing up alone.

🔥 Matching tags by
For dogs who leave scorch marks, not paw prints.

🕰️3.28. Wear it like a warning.

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03/24/2025

40% off— for Rebel. And every dog like her. The dogs that find you before you find yourself.

Nine years ago today, we picked her up from a listing on Uncle Henry’s.
Sebastian wasn’t even my boyfriend yet—just the poor soul who was thrust a wiggly 9 lb puppy before I even touched her.

We didn’t know anything at the time—not about each other, not about this dog, and definitely not about love.
But Rebel?

She gave it to us freely—before we ever knew what to do with it...

She taught us anyway.

Now, I can speak to her with a single look—
a secret language we’ve spent nearly a decade forging.
It lives in the tilt of her head, in the way she'll pause before moving,
in the shared silence that somehow says everything.

She reads me better than most people ever have.

Nine years feels simultaneously like forever and no time at all.
I don’t know how many more we’ll get, but today?

She gets everything.

Including the spotlight.

(P.S. she’s wearing Frosthound—it’s out now.⛷️)

Sorry I’ve been quiet—last week was heavy. But today marks something worth celebrating…

All week long:
40% off sitewide
Code: REBELGOTME
Ends Friday.

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02/27/2025

THE UNDERDOGS | 40% OFF 🐾🔥

Not every collar gets the spotlight. Some fly under the radar, waiting for their moment to shine.

Well, today is that day.

Meet The Underdogs: The collars that don’t get the love they deserve... So, we’re giving them a 40% off glow-up.

Maybe they’re ahead of their time. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe they’re misunderstood. 🥴 Maybe they just need the right dog to wear them.🫣

Either way, they’re ready to step into the spotlight.🔦

🚨 Limited-time deal

Which underdog will you root for?

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02/23/2025

Some things are just meant to go together—like rugged trails and muddy paws, sunrises and summit views... and these collars with Kona and Ash Dog Tags.

This is just a hint of what’s coming...

A collab with the kind of gear that looks like it was pulled straight from the pages of a myth—but built for real-world adventure. Stay tuned. ⚔️🐾

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SHOPDATE: Working through the weekend with about 30 collars on my table to finish up. I’ll get back to all messages tomorrow, 2/24! Thanks for your patience!

02/17/2025

Jack has been here since the start. 🐺

When I first reached out to Keela, (endlessly grateful to for the connect 😭). She was new to photography, I was new to collars, and we figured things out together. 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️🖤

If you’ve been around Katahdin Collar Co. for a while, you know her photos—and you’ve probably seen Jack in more than a few of them. He’s been a constant in her life, and by extension, in mine.

Last week, Jack pushed himself a little too hard trying to keep up with the younger dogs—because in his mind, he’s ✨still one of them✨. In the process, he tore his CCL😩, an injury that required immediate surgery. The surgery is done, and Jack is home warm, resting and recovering—but a $6,000 bill is a heavy hit. 🤢

If you’d like to support Keela and Jack, here’s how:

📸 Keela is selling prints, calendars, and artwork to help cover his surgery costs.

ADDITIONALLY- as a thank-you, I’ll send you a coupon for a FREE collar!

🎁 If you spend $25+ supporting Keela, DM me your receipt, and I’ll send you a coupon for a FREE collar. Any collar. No catch. Just a thank-you for showing up for someone who always shows up for me when it matters most.

Jack and Keela have given so much to me. Now it's my turn. Will you help?

📷: Jack, the legend himself 🐺

For more info on how to purchase from Keela:

https://sunshinephotography.smugmug.com/

02/15/2025

🐻 THE 399 🐻

A mother’s love is fierce. Protective. Unwavering. And no bear embodied that more than Grizzly 399—a true icon of the wild.

For nearly three decades, she ruled Grand Teton National Park, defying all odds as she raised multiple litters of cubs—often triplets or even quadruplets—right in front of the world’s eyes.

She wasn’t just any bear. She became the most famous grizzly on the planet, teaching her cubs how to survive in a changing world while captivating everyone who followed her story.This collar is my tribute to her. A mother bear leading her cubs, silhouetted against the backdrop of the wild—just like 399 did, year after year.

💥 And since today is the LAST DAY of my Valentine’s Buy One, Get One Free sale, you can grab The 399 and get a second collar FREE! Whether you choose The 399 as your free collar or your main pick, it’s a win-win.

🐻 The 399 is available now. Because some legacies deserve to be remembered.

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02/10/2025

Let’s be honest… your dog is the Valentine that actually deserves a gift.

Never leaves you on read. ✅
Always excited to see you. ✅
Thinks you’re the best human alive. ✅

So yeah, they’re getting a collar.

🔥 Buy 1, Get 1 FREE – because love is better in pairs.👯

⏳ Ends Feb 14 at 11:59 PM EST – don’t be the one who forgets.

No code. No stress. Just add to cart and make your adventure buddy’s day.

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📢 Shop update! 📢

Working my way through emails and DMs—Meta decided to throw a bunch into spam last week for some ✨extra fun✨ so if you're waiting on a reply, I’m on it! Orders are heading out the door, but thanks to some truly gross weather, tracking might show delays in scans. If you're wondering where your order is, just shoot me a DM or email, and I'll get back to you ASAP! 🚀

Drop a ❤️ if your dog is your ride-or-die Valentine.

01/29/2025

The face you make when you realize… you are absolutely NOT qualified to fix your own sewing machine. 🫠🙃

Sooooo guess who was forced to get a new one? (Me. It’s me.)

And to soften the financial gut punch, I’m running a Sewing Machine Funeral Sale through 1/31—because when life gives you broken needles, you make… BOGO deals.

💥 BUY 1, GET 1 - 50% OFF
💥 BUY 2, GET 1 - FREE

No code needed—discounts are automatic at checkout!

Just shop, save, and help me recover from my tragic overconfidence in DIY sewing machine repairs. 😅

📦 Orders shipping as usual (assuming my new machine and I become besties). Sale ends January 31st, so grab your favorites before it’s gone!

📸: .invicta
🎨: Pastel Vultures | 1.5" | MD | Buckle

Shop now at www.katahdincollar.co 🛒

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