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
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.
Your Home for Hands Free Leashes
Our adventure-ready solution for lungers, pullers & chasers!
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First: Select your Waist Belt as the Base for your System
Second: Customize a leash, or two... or one for every different type of adventure!
Finally: Grab accessories like treat pouches to make your walks even better...
Don’t see what you need? Design Custom Gear with me.
You deserve to have 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.

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
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Let customers speak for us
"We believe in kindness, respect, and creating a safe space for all humans -regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, or ability.
We reject aversive, punishment-based training methods, and equipment that causes fear and pain in dogs.
We believe a relationship with your dog should be built on trust, kindness, and science-backed, force-free training.
Every person and every dog deserves to feel safe, understood, and valued.”
