Let's Talk About Hardware

When you have had as many dogs as we have and worked with even more, you know how important it is that your equipment works EVERY time. That is why we have used our experience to carefully choose everything that goes into the products we make. One area we take extra careful consideration of is the clips we use.

What has gone into our clip choices...

Sand in the spring

We live in an area with a lot of sand.  It often gets caught in the springs of plunger clips and stops them from opening and closing correctly.  Even scarier, is that often it jams when closing and in the chaos of getting your dog out the door you may not even notice.  The clips we use have way less open area to get jammed up with dirt and sand.

Failure under Pressure

Some hardware is just not designed for dogs.  Although the hardware on your dog's leash may look similar to what is on your jewelry, handbags and key chains, you really need hardware that is created to withstand the full weight of your dog and the momentum they can build up. 

Spontaneous opening

This style clip, often called a scissor clip has become very popular in the last few years. It is lovely on purses, wallets and keychains, but poses a significant safety risk when it is used on dog leashes. With a little pull at the right angle, it is easy for this style clip to spontaneously open.