About Us
Happy Tired Dog exists to turn daily movement with your dog into something simple, safe, and satisfying. We start with your real life—your space, time, climate, and your dog’s energy profile—and translate that into gear choices plus step‑by‑step play plans so you buy once and use often.
Mission statement
We help dog guardians create calm, content homes through right‑sized exercise routines—safety‑first, force‑free, and grounded in practical gear, clear instructions, and measurable progress.
Our brand story
We’ve been the urban apartment dweller with a turbo dog, the weekend trail runner with a weather‑proof routine, the multi‑dog household juggling different ages and abilities. The problem wasn’t a lack of gear; it was the gap between “what to buy” and “how to use it safely and consistently in real life.” So we built Space‑to‑Stride—our framework that filters recommendations by Space (apartment to acreage), Time (5–30+ minutes), Energy (low to turbo), and Weather. Every pick comes with warm‑up/cool‑down, clear set‑up, progression steps, and injury‑prevention notes.
From flirt poles to treadmills, long lines to agility kits, we test equipment for durability, fit, noise, storage footprint, and real‑dog enjoyment. We prioritize force‑free methods and humane handling, and we bake in scent work and problem‑solving to satiate body and brain. The result: fewer mismatched purchases, more predictable routines, and a happily tired dog who settles easily.
Our team
We’re a small collective of complementary perspectives united by kindness, curiosity, and evidence‑informed practice:
- Force‑free training and behavior: Certified trainers and canine conditioning coaches who translate foundational skills into everyday play plans.
- Health and safety: A veterinary‑trained contributor who stress‑tests safety guidance, warms up/cool‑down protocols, and age‑appropriate adaptations.
- Gear and testing: Product researchers and durability nerds who design repeatable, real‑world tests and score gear on longevity, maintenance, and value.
- Active lifestyles: Runners, cyclists, and hikers who assess hands‑free options, bike leashes, and trail‑safe set‑ups across weather and terrain.
- Editors and community: Clear‑speech editors and multi‑dog guardians who keep instructions practical, inclusive, and apartment‑friendly.
We don’t chase trends. We chase outcomes: calmer homes, confident handlers, safer exercise, and stronger bonds—across breeds, ages, and seasons.