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I have always felt strongly that healthy living should include planning to leave the house and go somewhere with your pup daily.
Almost any outing will lift your mood and theirs. But I don’t necessarily mean traditional walks.
I see a “take your dog with you!” revolution going on, and I am here for it!
I learned the hard way how dangerous life can be for Tru as he lives his tiny life in our big ol’ world.
On a walk, Truman’s paw was stepped on, breaking his leg at just 5 months old. (He healed completely, and it was the cutest cast you ever saw, but I wish it never happened.)
He also tires fast, so it became clear we needed new ways and safer equipment for going on walks.
My "little pupper," Truman, needs stimulation more often than exercise. Because of that and many other reasons, we use a tote to go about our day.
He plays on the ground to experience nature when it's safe for him, then rides safely in his tote and gets to people-watch when the walkway is crowded.
What we didn’t anticipate was how the bag would open up the world to us.
His lovability has earned us smiles from strangers across many countries and at home in the United States. It's universal for people to brighten and come together with joy over a pup.
Have you noticed that strangers light up when you are out with your dog?
Now. To say a little about Truman Barkus (the brand). So many thanks go to my mom for listening and brainstorming with me when I complained that the dog totes available were low quality and, frankly, a bit tacky.
Fast-fashion dog stuff will never be my jam. I admire quality materials and good design too much to buy something that won’t last.
Believing a dog tote could be so much more than a flimsy carrier took us into the world of designer "case goods" (A fancy term for purses we picked up along the way). This is a world where the cost per piece is set aside, and all the focus goes toward design and fine materials.
Meeting people who share our love of high-quality materials and have the skill to craft beautiful products that last is at the heart of our brand.
All the items in our store pass my style and quality tests, and I promise they always will.
If you also experience the compliments that inevitably occur when you choose nice things. Then huzzah! It’s your win.
Here’s to moms worldwide, quality craftsmanship, and the pups we love.
Sincerely,
Lana
