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Ruffwear Front Range 5ft Leash

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:11:34 +0000

The Front Range Leash combines a strong connection with an elegant design for a lightweight, comfortable walking experience. Inspired by the customer-favorite Front Range® Harness, it includes a padded handle, Ruffwear's unique lockable Crux Clip hardware, and a bold design. Sturdy yet light, the Front Range dog leash keeps you comfortably connected to your canine companion wherever your adventures take you.

Features: Swiveling, lockable Crux Clip? is lightweight, strong, and low-profile; Tubelok? Webbing is colorfast and long-wearing; Comfortable padded handle with accessory loop; Traffic handle offers quick restraint

Specifications: Length: 5 ft (1.5 m); Width: 3/4 in (20 mm); Materials: 100% polyester 20 mm webbing, Anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, Closed-cell foam and mesh; Care: Hand wash, Mild detergent, and Air dry

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Buff Dog Reflective Neckwear

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:06:07 +0000

The lightweight, stretchy piece in fun prints that easily layers over a collar for four-legged adventurers.

Features: Dog tubular: Protection and style for your pet; Highly breathable, quick drying, top comfort; Say Woof! Exclusively designed for dogs; Made with 95% of recycled content; Protection and comfort that slips on easily over your dog's collar

Specifications: Fit: DOG; Origin: Spain

Materials: 95% Recycled Polyester, 5% Elastic; Care: 40°C coloured wash

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Ruffwear Huckama Dog Toy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:51:51 +0000

The Huckama moves like a critter and is fun to chase. This durable, interactive toy keeps dogs engaged with its erratic bounce and roll. The hollow design accepts food for treat rewards and whistles when hurled through the air. Made from natural latex rubber.

Features: Erratic bounce for engaging fetch; Made from natural latex rubber; Durable, chew-resistant; Internal chamber holds kibble or small treats; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Materials: Natural latex rubber

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Ruffwear Turnup Dog Toy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:31:53 +0000

The Turnup is an interactive toy that's almost round, so it bounces in all directions – ideal for athletic dogs of any size. It is compatible with ball throwers for hours of fetching fun.

Features: Tennis ball size fits in standard-sized ball thrower; Made from natural latex rubber; Internal chamber holds kibble or small treats; Two-hole design prevents suction; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Materials: Natural latex rubber

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Ruffwear Gourdo Toy – Large

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:11:34 +0000

Prepare for a good time with the Gourdo – a rubber dog toy designed for interactive play with your dog. From tugging to throwing, this durable natural latex rubber toy is game for it all. The kernmantle rope lanyard makes it easy to throw and pick up and, most importantly, avoid the slobbery rubber end when your fetching fido drops it at your feet for one more round. Available in two sizes. What's New: Updated rubber wall thickness for a more engaging squish.

Features: Rope handle makes it easy to tug and throw great distances for fetching – and avoid the slobbery end; Textured surface for a gum-massaging design; Rope handle makes it easy to throw great distances for fetching; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Size: Large; Dimensions: 2.5 x 8 in (6 x 20 cm); Materials: Made from natural latex rubber, Polypropylene kernmantle rope

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Ruffwear Gourdo Toy – Small

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:52:04 +0000

Features: Rope handle makes it easy to tug and throw great distances for fetching – and avoid the slobbery end; Textured surface for a gum-massaging design; Rope handle makes it easy to throw great distances for fetching; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Size: Small; Dimensions: 1.75 x 5.25 in (4 X 13 cm); Materials: Made from natural latex rubber, Polypropylene kernmantle rope

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Ruffwear Pacific Loop Tug Dog Toy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:12:36 +0000

For handlers of avalanche rescue dogs, the Pacific Loop is a tool that motivates and rewards canines in training and at work. Two grab handles keep hands clear of eager mouths and the tug pad, making for a rewarding tug interaction. Built to withstand day-in-day-out use, it delights not just dogs on the job, but any canine who finds nothing’s more fun than a good ol’ fashioned game of tug. Bonus? It floats.

Features: Centrally located tug pad encourages targeted interaction; Wide-set handles create space between hands and dog's mouth; Hard-wearing materials suitable for the rigors of play; Buoyant foam core; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Length: 20.4 in (52 cm); Materials: Nylon tubular webbing, 8 mm polypropylene, kernmantle rope, and closed-cell foam

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Ruffwear Gnawt-a-Cone Dog Toy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:51:51 +0000

Central Oregon’s Ponderosa pine trees offer a bounty for pinecone-obsessed canines and inspiration for the Gnawt-a-Cone. This resilient, natural latex rubber toy resembles the popular Pacific Northwest token, and it’s designed to engage and reward our canine friends. The faceted surface creates a fun, erratic bounce, and an easy-to-clean internal chamber holds peanut butter, biscuits, banana, or just about any treat your explorer goes wild for.

While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Features: Easy-to-clean internal chamber holds large biscuits and peanut butter; Made from natural latex rubber; Durable, chew-resistant; Erratic bounce for engaging fetch; Easy-to-clean inner chamber can hold large biscuits and peanut butter; Treat-dispensing design for interactive play

Specifications: Dimensions: One Size: 3 in W x 4 in H (7.5 x 10 cm); Materials: Natural latex rubber

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Ruffwear Grip Trex Boots

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:31:32 +0000

The Grip Trex dog boots set the standard in paw wear for dogs who hike, bike, run, or explore the great outdoors with their humans. With the Grip Trex, those paws can go the distance thanks to the rugged and resilient Ruffwear-designed Vibram outsole with exceptional traction and protection on varied terrain. Breathable mesh upper provides ventilation, and the closure system combines hook-and-loop with hardware, cinching around the narrowest part of the dog’s leg to provide a secure fit.

Set of TWO boots. Many dogs have wider front paws than rear paws. We offer our boots in sets of two so you can order the appropriate sizes for a good fit on both the front and rear paws. It's a good idea to check the closure system and adjust fit as needed 15 minutes into your activity and throughout the adventure.

Features: Tightly woven air mesh is breathable while keeping dirt and debris out; Vibram® non-marking outsole with rugged lug design provides flexibility and traction on varied terrain; Reliable, intuitive hook-and-loop cinch closure system; Protects dogs’ paws from extreme environments; Intuitive hook-and-loop cinch closure maintains holding power when wet; Gusset design provides wide opening for easy on/off; Reflective trim for visibility in low-light conditions

Materials: Upper: 100% polyester; Outsole: non-marking Vibram® outsole; Other: Synthetic pigskin, YKK hydrophobic hook-and-loop

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Ruffwear Huck-a-Cone Dog Toy

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:11:49 +0000

Tug, throw, fetch, repeat: The Huck-a-Cone dog toy was inspired by rewarding play between avalanche dogs and handlers during training. We took our popular Gnawt-a-Cone and added a knotted rope handle, providing excellent grip during training drills and rewarding play. The natural latex rubber toy is tough enough for even the most persistent canines.

Features: Knotted rope handle makes it easy to throw and tug; Made from natural latex rubber; Erratic bounce for engaging fetch; While toys suit a range of play styles, dogs can be crafty and determined chewers, so supervised play is recommended. If any part of the toy becomes loose or detached, take the toy away and discard.

Specifications: Materials: Made from natural latex rubber, Kernmantle rope

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