The Journal

Notes from the pack.

Guides, stories, and the thinking behind the things we make — for the dogs we'd keep forever.

Journal

A dog walking comfortably in a well-fitted harness

How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar or Harness...

Small, medium, large means something different at every brand. Here's how to measure your dog's neck and chest for a collar or harness that fits right — and lasts for...

How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar or Harness...

Small, medium, large means something different at every brand. Here's how to measure your dog's neck and chest for a collar or harness that fits right — and lasts for...

A medium-sized dog wearing a wide full-grain leather collar with a solid brass buckle, sitting outdoors in soft daylight

How to Choose a Dog Collar That Lasts: Material...

The material, width, and hardware that separate a collar you replace yearly from one worn for years, with real sizing and buckle guidance from our own dogs.

How to Choose a Dog Collar That Lasts: Material...

The material, width, and hardware that separate a collar you replace yearly from one worn for years, with real sizing and buckle guidance from our own dogs.

A medium-sized dog walking on a leash outdoors wearing a handcrafted harness on a calm morning path

Harness vs. Collar: Which Is Right for Your Dog...

Collar or harness for daily walks? We break down the choice by breed, pulling habits, and breathing, with honest guidance on fit and why many dogs do best with both.

Harness vs. Collar: Which Is Right for Your Dog...

Collar or harness for daily walks? We break down the choice by breed, pulling habits, and breathing, with honest guidance on fit and why many dogs do best with both.

A handmade leather dog collar and fabric leash on a wooden table with a soft cloth and conditioner during cleaning

How to Care for Leather and Fabric Dog Gear So ...

Real routines for cleaning and conditioning leather, washing webbing and all-weather coats, drying, storage, and knowing when to retire a worn piece.

How to Care for Leather and Fabric Dog Gear So ...

Real routines for cleaning and conditioning leather, washing webbing and all-weather coats, drying, storage, and knowing when to retire a worn piece.

Handmade dog collar with the dog's name and phone number embroidered into the webbing, worn by a dog outdoors

The Case for a Personalized Dog Collar: Safety,...

A visible ID collar is often the fastest way a lost dog gets home. Here's why embroidered or engraved ID beats a jingling tag, and what to actually put on...

The Case for a Personalized Dog Collar: Safety,...

A visible ID collar is often the fastest way a lost dog gets home. Here's why embroidered or engraved ID beats a jingling tag, and what to actually put on...

A thin-coated dog wearing a fitted water-resistant coat on a wet, windy walk outdoors in low winter light

Dressing Your Dog for the Weather: A Guide to C...

Which dogs actually need a coat, how it should fit, and how to layer for cold, rain, and wind through the seasons, with visibility for dark months.

Dressing Your Dog for the Weather: A Guide to C...

Which dogs actually need a coat, how it should fit, and how to layer for cold, rain, and wind through the seasons, with visibility for dark months.