Your Gear: What to Expect

Designed for Safety.   Built for Real Life. 

Your dog’s safety, and your peace of mind, start with choosing the right gear and caring for it properly.

This page explains what you can expect from your equipment, how to select the best options for your dog, and how simple maintenance helps your gear perform the way it was designed to.

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Selecting the Right Gear for Your Dog

Every dog is different. Size, strength, activity level, and behavior all play a role in choosing equipment that’s both safe and comfortable for you and your dog.

That’s why I’m transparent about recommended dog weights and hardware strength ratings on every product listing. These guidelines are based on real-world testing, material break strengths, and the situations the equipment is designed to handle, not guesswork or vague marketing claims.

What this means for you:

• You can choose gear that matches your dog’s weight and behavior
• You know exactly what your equipment is designed to handle
• You’re less likely to experience unexpected wear or failure

 

If a product offers multiple hardware options, you’ll see clear break-strength guidelines so you can make an informed decision. My goal isn’t to upsell, it’s to make sure your gear is designed for your dogs safety adventures.

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Why Proper Care Matters

Make sure your gear stays reliable by caring for it properly.

Over time:

• Dirt and sand act like sandpaper, slowly weakening webbing and paracord
• Grit inside buckles can prevent them from snapping shut fully
• Chewing, dragging, and snagging accelerate wear and reduce safety margins

 

By providing regular care, you can ensure your equipment last longer and performs the way it’s meant to - especially important when you have a strong, active, or reactive dog.

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Cleaning & Care

A Care Card is included with every purchase to get you started.

For information before you buy, please read the Care Instructions.

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Preventing Unnecessary Wear

A few small habits go a long way:

• Avoid dragging gear:
  Equipment will wear much faster if allowed to consistently drag on the ground or over features such as rocks & logs.

• Supervise your dog:
  Chewing  can damage gear before you know it, especially when dogs are left alone, bored or overstimulated.

• Choose the right equipment for the job:
  Always select gear based on your dog’s size, strength, and activity. Refer to product listings and the Product Component Strength Information for guidance.

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Routine Safety Checks

I recommend inspecting your gear regularly, especially if you walk or hike often. We select high quality hardware, but any equipment will wear out over time.

Look for:

• Dirt or buildup inside buckles and hardware
• Fraying, chewing, or abrasions on webbing or paracord
• Wear on metal components, including abrasion or loosening of moving parts

 

If something doesn’t look right, it’s best for you to retire or replace the item before it becomes a safety issue. We also offer Hardware Replacement if you just don't want to give up your favorite gear!

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