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🐕 Better Walks Begin Here
Helping shy, fearful, anxious, & reactive dogs live their best lives.
🪡 Design Your Leash: Select webbing width, color, length, hardware, and options like traffic handles.
💖 R+ Advocate, Made in USA, Women Owned Small Business

07/01/2026

Imagine getting home from your walks and not having sore hands, shoulders and back?

Wouldn't it be nice to have more time to notice flowers, birds, or the sound of kids laughing.

Instead you spend your entire walk scanning for things that make your dog over-excited.

That kind of walk is possible, even if you're still training. Check out the blog series this month and learn ways to help you enjoy your walks!

05/01/2026

A fun fact you might not expect.

Before I made dog leashes and other gear for critter chasers, I worked for the "big yellow bird and friends" touring show...

I spent years in a professional costume shop building and repairing costumes that had to survive the stress of a 9 month tour, with multiple shows a week.

Costume failure isn't an option when the curtain needs to go up on time - and equipment failure isn't an option when you have a reactive dog, or a critter chaser.

That experience is a big reason I trust the design, strength, and durability of my dog equipment today. I wouldn't send you out onstage or out into the world with something that I wouldn't trust with my own dog.

02/01/2026

Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day.

If you’re bringing home a new family member or planning adventures with your dog this year - this is a good time to check your gear!

Preparation matters more than most people realize. From traveling with dogs that are anxious to those eager to jump out of the car at your destination, the right equipment can make travel safer for everyone involved.

I’ve put together a guide to make travels with your dog safer for everyone! See the link in the comments and let me know if you have any questions?

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving all!
I hope your food coma is more comfortable than Rowan's!

21/11/2025

Welcome to Pink Friday!🩷🩷🩷

Better than Black Friday - Friday November 21st is your opportunity to Support Small First!

Now is the time to search for small, local, and value aligned businesses before falling into the "black hole" that is Black Friday. Don't fall for the pressure tactics and artificial emergencies where "quantities are limited", or prices are inflated and then put "on sale" just for a limited time...😧😠😡

🎁 Don't worry if you're not ready to buy right now! Find your favorites on social media, follow them, like + comment + share their posts to give them a boost in the algorithm.

✨ Most important - sign up for their email newsletter! Having a friend drop a note in your inbox will remind you to purchase later, when you're ready, and may even gift you a discount... 😉

22/09/2025

Limited Supply Notice!

I just got a price quote and one of the specialty hardware pieces I use in my leashes is estimated to be nearly double the cost due to tariffs, the removal of the de minimis exemption, and, of course, holiday shipping surcharges…

Recent news indicates that the Supreme Court will hear the case on the constitutionality of the tariffs in November, but may not issue a decision until as late as June 2026???

If you’re looking for dog leashes made with an auto-locking carabiner - get them now!

25/08/2025

Leash failures are frequently due to poorly designed, worn out, or undersized hardware.

Don't risk your pup - get gear that will last for years!

We offer 3 hardware options in two sizes for our webbing leashes.

18/08/2025

Customize your leash coupler - as easy as 1-2-3!
1. What sizes are your dogs?
2. Pick from 10 colors - mix & match!
3. Choose from 3 clip options to complete your order.

04/08/2025

Need a leash that adapts as fast as you do?

Our braided paracord leashes can go from hands free to handheld within seconds. Convert it to a no-pull or a double-dog leash with the addition of a leash handle.

01/08/2025

Animal Shelter Staff & Volunteers - let's Bingo!

Get 5 in a row - comment below with "Bingo" and let me know about your day?

28/07/2025

The wrong size dog equipment can actually be ***DANGEROUS*** for your small pup!

Heavy clips can weigh your dog down and can actually be risky when used on martingale collars...
..the weight of the clip can pull open the martingale loop enough for a paw to get caught in the loop - I've seen it happen!

Let me help you "right size" your dog gear - from small breed dogs under 10lbs to those exuberant ones over 100lbs - I've got hardware and webbing for perfectly sized equipment!

25/07/2025

How much does your dog weigh? Drop it in the comments!

Whether you're managing a pint-sized pup or a powerful dog who lunges without warning, having the right gear can mean the difference between a stressful dog walk and a relaxing stroll.

That’s why we now offer **8 hardware options**

so your leash is "right sized" for your pup.....and your peace of mind

🦴 *Tiny but mighty?* We’ve got ultra-light clips made for dogs under 10 lbs.

💪 *Handling a big dog with big feelings?* Our auto-locking carabiner holds strong with a 290 lb working load limit... because we know what’s at stake when your dog reacts.

✨ You deserve leash hardware that works *with* you.

That's why we make every leash to order with your selected hardware - leashes designed for safety, strength, and walks that feel just a little bit easier.

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