Better Walks Begin Here

Hand Crafted Dog Gear - For Exceptional Dogs

Transform your walk

With gear designed for dogs that are:

Anxious

Reactive

Pullers

Prey Driven

Find the leash you’ve been looking for

Design your own - for dogs that are:

In Training

Under 40 lbs

Over 100 lbs

Service Dogs

From Chaos to Calm

What Customers are Saying:

"Love to use these walking belts....

It gives me the piece of mind that I have a back-up in case I drop the leash for my reactive boy." -K Arps

Heavy Duty Hands Free Leash "is a very well made product and helped me continue safely walking during surgery recovery." - SJ Russell

"We have an epic puller... My husband has two bad shoulders and can use this to walk our dog." - Louisa

"Makes Loose Leash the Norm

My two 60lb pups love walking together with this setup. Comfortable, keeps the weight off my back and shoulders, and lets both the pups and I feel each other so no one is pulling and everyone is having a good walk." -B. Falcon

Leashes - for Life’s Toughest Challenges

At The Exceptional Dog Shop we design and craft equipment that is always ready for your adventures - whether that’s a calm sniffy walk, energetic hike, or for training in the real world.

We stand behind our products because we use them every day.

  • Made-to-Order: Tailored to your dog’s specific needs, never mass-produced.
  • Built to Last: Durable materials and secure, no-fail hardware.
  • Smart Features: Personalized options where they matter most.
  • Designed for Real Life: Functional, adaptable and comfortable gear with functional accessories.

Say “goodbye” to out of control walks.

When you walk your dog, are you:

  • Frustrated with their behavior
  • Overwhelmed when seeing other dogs
  • Self-conscious, you feel like people are judging you
  • Hanging on tight when you see a rabbit
  • Worried your equipment will fail
  • Afraid for your dog's safety

What if you could spend more of your energy training your dog, building your relationship, and enjoying your time together?

With the right tools, you can go from flustered and fumbling for control - to confident in your ability to manage your dog’s challenging behavior.

Your Home for Hands Free Leashes

Our adventure-ready solution for lungers, pullers & chasers!

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1: ☑️ Select your Waist Belt as the base for your Leash System

2: ☑️ Customize a leash, or two... Leashes for Small Dogs or Medium & Large Dogs

3: ☑️ Grab accessories like treat pouches to make your walks even better...

Don’t see what you need? Design Custom Gear with me.

You deserve a better relationship with your dog

- and it all starts with the right equipment.

More control + less stress & frustration on your walks = happier dog walks

without resorting to tools that cause pain, discomfort, or fear.

Finally - gear that is perfect for you and your dog

because you’ve designed it that way.

Shop by Equipment Type

I've been there...

standing by, helpless, while Rowan disappears into a ravine - chasing a coyote.

Because the equipment that I bought FAILED.

It wasn’t designed for an 80lb dog who loves to chase critters.

That’s why I’m not your typical equipment maker - I believe that you deserve exceptional gear that won't fail on you, and a gear maker that you can trust.

Safe - Secure - Reliable

Adventure Gear

The freedom to explore and enjoy spending time with your dog.

Train with Safety

Gear that keeps your dog secure & supports you while you train.

Walk Confidently

Tools that help you safely manage challenging situations in the real world.

At The Exceptional Dog Shop:

We believe in kindness, respect, and creating a safe space for all humans -regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, or ability. 

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We reject aversive, punishment-based training methods, and equipment that causes fear and pain in dogs. 

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We believe a relationship with your dog should be built on trust, kindness, and science-backed, force-free training.

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Every person and every dog deserves to feel safe, understood, and valued.