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WanderDog Designs Outfitting the adventurous canine. WanderDog creates products that will last for a lifetime of adventures with your four-legged friend.
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Every leash is soft on the hands yet strong enough to keep a large, excited dog safe. Rather than waste rope, I create toys that are tougher than anything you will find at the pet store. Grab a
WanderDog leash plus your best canine friend and go for a wander!

Just over here wooing for joy because we are back to work and just added these badass flannel bandanas to the website. Q...
22/11/2024

Just over here wooing for joy because we are back to work and just added these badass flannel bandanas to the website. Quantities are limited so check them out before they are gone!

We also have a winter sale happening. 20% off select items including some our best selling leashes and collars. Link in bio for both collections.

This is my hometown in western North Carolina. These are photos shared by friends and family that live there and are cle...
29/09/2024

This is my hometown in western North Carolina. These are photos shared by friends and family that live there and are cleaning up in the aftermath. This barely shows the extent of the flooding and damage done in communities all along the Appalachia. The flooding was so much worse than predicted and completely destroyed many small towns and thousands of homes. Tiny communities are completely cutoff from access to stores, gas, hospitals, etc. People don’t have water, power or cell service. The communities are pulling together to start the process of cleaning up this disaster but there is a mountain of work to be done. If I wasn’t recovering from surgery I would be on a plane to go volunteer. All of this is to say, if you want to help western North Carolina and Tennessee, please consider donating to any nonprofit helping with the disaster relief and assisting people in rebuilding their homes and businesses. Here are a few suggestions: disaster relief fund. This article has a more complete list: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2024/09/29/north-carolina-buncome-flood-victims-how-to-help-donate/75441389007/

We are popping up today! Bring your down to Idlewild park for lots of treats, modeling bandanas and guaranteed smiles...
01/09/2024

We are popping up today! Bring your down to Idlewild park for lots of treats, modeling bandanas and guaranteed smiles for everyone. We are here at until 1:00!

Happy national dog day! How did we humans get so lucky to have these wonderful four legged creatures love us? This dog m...
27/08/2024

Happy national dog day! How did we humans get so lucky to have these wonderful four legged creatures love us? This dog makes me laugh and feel so loved every day. I am so grateful every day for the joy these creatures bring me whether from my dogs, meeting your dogs or seeing the wonderful photos you share.

What an amazing final Truckee Thursday! Thank you to all the , , and (and their people of course) who stopped by m...
16/08/2024

What an amazing final Truckee Thursday! Thank you to all the , , and (and their people of course) who stopped by my booth this summer for . You made it a memorable one!

Last night was extra special with so many wonderful dog smiles and snuggles. This little rescue guy stole the show (and a piece of my heart). From puppy mill to strutting his stuff around truckee in his new bandana, he is one happy, lucky dog with some very lucky people. I love them all, but rescues like this have a special place in my heart. Thank you all for an extra special final night! Your support means the world to me.

Tomorrow is our last of the season! We hope to see all of our and downtown tomorrow between 5 and 8:30. Get your do...
14/08/2024

Tomorrow is our last of the season! We hope to see all of our and downtown tomorrow between 5 and 8:30. Get your dog dressed for adventuring during the best time of year in Tahoe. You can also shop on our site and place an order to pick up tomorrow at the event if you have been eyeing a custom leash. We hope to see you there!

Free shipping is also available through the end of August for anyone in the US!

It’s the final day of our 20% off leash sale! Upgrade your daily walks with a unique rope leash from WanderDog. ...
31/07/2024

It’s the final day of our 20% off leash sale! Upgrade your daily walks with a unique rope leash from WanderDog.

Summer flash sale! All rope leashes are 20% off through Sunday. Click the link in our bio to shop our range of customiza...
24/07/2024

Summer flash sale! All rope leashes are 20% off through Sunday. Click the link in our bio to shop our range of customizable rope leashes.

We loved seeing so many old friends and making new friends at last night. If you have a or who can handle large cro...
19/07/2024

We loved seeing so many old friends and making new friends at last night. If you have a or who can handle large crowds and noise, bring them to downtown next Thursday evening!

At WanderDog, we strive to make products that are beautiful and unique. With that in mind, we added a new length option ...
09/07/2024

At WanderDog, we strive to make products that are beautiful and unique. With that in mind, we added a new length option to all our standard leashes and slip leads. You can now purchase these leashes in an 8ft option!

Why 8ft you may ask? The extra length gives your pup room to sniff and roam without them going too far. It is also excellent for training dogs who are shy or potentially reactive on leash because they have space to move without the leash accidentally tightening and causing them to panic. 8ft is also not so long that you have loops of rope to wrangle along with an excited dog. Give it a try and see how much more your puppy enjoys the daily wanders!

As a dog brand I am not sure if I should say Happy 4th of July! or here we go again… Sorry for the cynicism. There are m...
04/07/2024

As a dog brand I am not sure if I should say Happy 4th of July! or here we go again… Sorry for the cynicism. There are many ways to celebrate this holiday that do not involve terrified dogs. Here are some tips for making this holiday as safe and relaxed as possible for you and your dog.

For those of us who live where fireworks are inevitable here are some steps I take to make this a less traumatic day.

1. Relaxation drops from and cbd treats. I have noticed these can take the edge off but may not completely calm your dog.

2. Create a safe space in the quietest part of the house. As you can see in the second photo, Kona prefers to hide in the closet under a shelf. I make sure her space is open and add a blanket curtain to make it feel extra cave like. If you have a crate your dog feels safe in, you can put it in a quiet room with a blanket draped over it. I also close the curtains to keep out any flashing lights.

3. Calming music. I play music to help drown out some of the booms and crackling. This seemed to help our dogs relax a bit and be less jumpy for every boom. There are also studies that found animals find classical music to be calming.

4. Kong or chew if your dog will eat it. Our dogs are too terrified to eat so it is not always effective for them but it can help calm your dog while creating a positive association. Loud booms=awesome special occasion tasty treat.

5. Anti anxiety medication if prescribed by your veterinarian. We have given both our dogs trazadone for super stressful situations. This is the most effective treatment I have used. If you go this route remember to give your dog the anti anxiety meds early because it takes hours for these meds to have an effect.

Other safety precautions for this day:
Keep your dog on leash at all times. You never know when someone might find it fun to set off a bottle rocket🙄. Even dogs with the most reliable recall do not listen when they go into fight or flight mode.

Make sure to keep windows and doors closed at all times. I have picked up at least one dog who bolted through an open door on the 4th and was panic sprinting through town.

Stay safe everyone!

Happy summer solstice! We hope everyone is enjoying beautiful evening walks and a summer full of adventures. We will be ...
20/06/2024

Happy summer solstice! We hope everyone is enjoying beautiful evening walks and a summer full of adventures.

We will be celebrating the solstice at the first tonight! Bring your dog by our booth between 5 and 8:30 to shop summer outfits, enjoy treats and stay hydrated at this fun event.

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"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

WanderDog is the convergence of everything I love most in life: dogs, wandering, and creating. I create beautiful, functional dog products that make every walk more enjoyable for dogs and their people. Whether it be the daily walk around the block or floating the river, road tripping cross country or an epic week long backpacking trip, WanderDog designs the perfect leash for your dog’s favorite adventure. The goal of WanderDog is not just to provide dog owners with high quality dog gear, but to encourage a life full of little adventures that improve the well-being of humans and dogs. My inspiration comes from wandering with my dogs and I hope you can find inspiration during your daily dog walks too!