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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!

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.

Does your dog need a summer adventure outfit? Of course! Come on out to the  tomorrow from 11-5 to shop for your dog’s f...
09/06/2024

Does your dog need a summer adventure outfit? Of course! Come on out to the tomorrow from 11-5 to shop for your dog’s favorite summer bandana while also supporting this amazing local organization. There will also be robot battles 😱, local food trucks and a group of amazing artists and makers. I hope to see all my people there!

Lake days are the best days😎. The amount of joy bursting from this dog while we humans sat by the lake was hilarious to ...
01/06/2024

Lake days are the best days😎.

The amount of joy bursting from this dog while we humans sat by the lake was hilarious to watch. Splashing, biting sticks, zooming through the woods, flopping in the dirt, then shaking mud and water all over us before zooming off to do it all again with a manic gleam in his eye. Leon’s celebration of lake days was infectious and makes me very excited for the summer of adventures ahead.

Come see us tomorrow at the ! Here is a sneak preview of a couple bandanas we will have available at the festival before...
25/05/2024

Come see us tomorrow at the ! Here is a sneak preview of a couple bandanas we will have available at the festival before they hit the website! Our prints will feature some of our favorite things about Tahoe. Forest creatures, camping, paddle boarding, sunny days and clear night skies to name a few. Come get your pup outfitted for a summer of loving this amazing place and all the places our dogs take us!

After a week away we are so excited for our favorite festival to kick off a summer full of events! Bring your dogs and c...
22/05/2024

After a week away we are so excited for our favorite festival to kick off a summer full of events! Bring your dogs and come see us this Saturday and Sunday! Live music, good food, amazing artists and makers all in a dog friendly and family friendly event. We hope to see you and help your pups get outfitted for summer full of adventures this weekend!

Spring has sprung here in the mountains and we are celebrating by giving you 15% off your order. Use code SPRINGHASSPRUN...
28/04/2024

Spring has sprung here in the mountains and we are celebrating by giving you 15% off your order. Use code SPRINGHASSPRUNG to receive the discount on your dog’s favorite adventure gear!

Happy Earth Day! We try to celebrate and appreciate the amazing natural world we live in every day but today we are extr...
22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day! We try to celebrate and appreciate the amazing natural world we live in every day but today we are extra focused on this beautiful place we call home. We hope everyone gets outside with their dogs and takes a moment (or hour or two) to really appreciate this amazing planet we live on.

We have a spring discount happening right now at the shop. Use code SPRINGHASSPRUNG for 15% off your next order. Pick up an amazing leash and go smell the fresh flowers with your pup!

Eclipse look, summer look, snow look? The Moon and Stars bandana is a perfect way to dress your pup up for any season or...
09/04/2024

Eclipse look, summer look, snow look? The Moon and Stars bandana is a perfect way to dress your pup up for any season or adventure. They love feeling extra special when showing off their adventure bandana to all their friends. You also receive free shipping on all orders $50 and over!

Do you have a and want to try the different sizes on? Checkout this bandana and several of our other summer colors at in Incline Village!

Craving some days spent hiking, nights under the stars, and mornings sipping coffee by a lake with no one else around. S...
07/04/2024

Craving some days spent hiking, nights under the stars, and mornings sipping coffee by a lake with no one else around. Spring and summer can’t come fast enough in my opinion.

Free shipping on summer adventure leashes! We have leashes in a wide range of lengths that help keep your adventure puppy from venturing too far but give them freedom to sniff and roam. They also make great recall training tools!

“I thought someone said it was spring?” -Kona. Kona may look skeptical of the spring snow, but in reality, she loves pla...
05/04/2024

“I thought someone said it was spring?” -Kona.
Kona may look skeptical of the spring snow, but in reality, she loves playing in it. I, on the other hand, am anxiously awaiting the day I can start playing in the garden and wear something other than flannel lined pants and multiple sweaters and jackets.

I know I have been quiet on here but we have had a lot going on including channeling some summer vibes with in our new bandana collection. Here is a sneak peek of my personal favorite for a snowy spring day. Bring on the bright flowers and sunshine!

Happy international women’s day! As a woman and girl from the south who never fit the mold of what women are “supposed” ...
08/03/2024

Happy international women’s day! As a woman and girl from the south who never fit the mold of what women are “supposed” to act like, dress like, or enjoy doing, I love seeing how much support women get and give each other to get out there, be themselves and do every badass, powerful thing they dream up. We still have a way to go to being treated as equals in all industries but let’s keep pushing those boundaries and breaking down barriers. Cheers to all the powerful ladies out there and to those of you I am lucky enough to call friends!

When your alarm goes off on Monday but then you realize it’s a holiday and you get to lounge by the fire instead. I hope...
19/02/2024

When your alarm goes off on Monday but then you realize it’s a holiday and you get to lounge by the fire instead. I hope everyone who has today off is enjoying some R&R with their dog today then maybe a nice long walk.

Checkout the shop for FREE SHIPPING if you are ready to upgrade your dog’s leash and collar!

Valentine’s Day snuck by while I was on the couch with a cold but I still wanted to share how much I appreciate the love...
16/02/2024

Valentine’s Day snuck by while I was on the couch with a cold but I still wanted to share how much I appreciate the love of this human and these dogs. They pick me up when I am down, they make me smile every day, and they show their appreciation for all my wild adventure ideas.

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Free shipping is now available on all leashes and collars!   This offer will not last forever so grab your new favorite ...
11/02/2024

Free shipping is now available on all leashes and collars! This offer will not last forever so grab your new favorite leash while it lasts.

Just taking a moment to soak up that winter sun and stave off the winter blues. Whenever winter starts to get me down, t...
10/02/2024

Just taking a moment to soak up that winter sun and stave off the winter blues. Whenever winter starts to get me down, the dogs and I go walk by the lake and play in the snow. I find it so amazing to see this busy summer haven turned into a quiet winter wonderland. The dogs’ snow antics along with soaking in this magical place always lift my spirits.

Do you have a favorite winter dog walk or adventure that chases away the winter blues?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Best collar I’ve ever purchased.“Experience was amazing. I purchased two daily getup slip on. And these collar...
04/02/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best collar I’ve ever purchased.

“Experience was amazing. I purchased two daily getup slip on. And these collars are beautifully made. Also they are made to last. Quality made from top to bottom. Collars fit perfectly. When you own big strong dogs and need a high quality collar, no question you should consider WanderDog when you do. I can say they have made me a customer for life..”

These kind words and thoughtful reviews make my day every time. Thank you everyone who has left us your feedback lately. You help us keep making the products that work well for you and your dog.

Quick reminder that everything’s is 20% off in the shop right now including these bully approved slip collars!

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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!