Our trainer encourages all her clients to use the Wonder Walker and we have been using it with our dogs for many years. It is easy to put on, keeps our dog happy, comfortable and safe. I highly recommend it.
Wonderful product if you have a fur baby who is an aggressive chewer. My Snoop dog has NOT destroyed or even come close to destroying any of her fur babies. We are running on over 3 weeks. Super product. Will never buy from anyone else. Thank you, thank you, thank you
Our second order from Dukes and our third rabbit in total! Must have for our golden doodle 🐾🐾Oliver
Dukes is phenomenal. Don’t hesitate if you’re on the fence about ordering from them thank you so much.
Our cat, Maggie, thoroughly enjoys the duck and chicken freeze-dried nuggets. She did not want to do a slow transition from kibble. She took to a raw diet like the champ she is!
My destroyers have never let toys last this long! And she loves them ❤️ Double check the size. Other ones are perfect, sometimes I don’t pay attention to the size and it’s too small, just check before you order! 20” or more is great for my 70lb Staffy/Lab!
Our grand dog LOVES this toy! It is almost indestructible-but he manages to do a bit of damage. He then carries it as a trophy for all to
see. Happy to provide a new one for Reggie.
As a rule, we are National Day enthusiasts regardless of the occasion. But every once in a while a National Day comes about that fills us with the joy and enthusiasm of 100 puppies which is an apt metaphor since that day is in fact today: National Puppy Day! As you can imagine, the level of excitement at KDHQ is turned up to 11, and accordingly we’ve been gathering not only a selection of puppy merch at 10% off this weekend, March 23rd & 24th, with code PUPPYLOVE24, but also some super fun puppy facts that prove that alongside National Kitten Day (July 10th, mark your calendars!), this is the best day of all the days.
There are various means by which eras are defined: the invention of the wheel, the start of the Renaissance, and above all, Taylor Swift albums, tours - so much so the current one is literally named Eras - and romantic partners. Basically, enough things change enough and that means we're in a new phase. Having said that, we have been thinking recently of a contrast: animals and pets areconsistentlydominant in pop culture - no changes please and thank you - and every single era celebrates and records them. In our current human-centric age, this seems at first, ahem, glance odd, but as we have previously noted, there are 6.5 BILLION cat pictures on the internet which is only slight fewer than the number of selfies on Kylie Jenner's phone (7 billion, allegedly). In our view, this is as it should be, but it set us thinking: why? Why are animals more enduring across cultures, eras, continents, and content than anything else? Step this way...
As chroniclers of canine culture - if you're repping the Library of Congress, we have this column's complete archive ready to go - we are constantly on the lookout for what’s fresh and interesting in the doggosphere. New Year; new vibes: what's the skinny? Well, lately, the extent and variety of canine clothing has been a source of both fascination and delight: from the quotidian to the ceremonial, the warm winter jacket to the full fig, dogs all over America are serving lewks. Whether your dog is a homebody or a hiker, a big galloping girl or a little lap boy, we’re sure you’ll find fits to fit among our winter wear collection. Yes, people, it's dogs, but make it fashion. Catwalk this way! 💀
At some point, the food, the family, the gifts, and the fun turns into the forgetting of your own name, and when that point hits, it’s Quiz Time. A gentle first step on the path towards sentience and sanity, and a comforting reminder of your ability to read things besides texts, refund policies, and cooking instructions. Our quiz of course has the added benefit of being composed entirely from animal magic, and we all know that is the very best kind...
Between Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the biggie, National Horse Day, there is much to do and much to celebrate. So what better way to do so than with a 12 day treat extravaganza? That’s right, The Twelve Days of Treats are upon us!
What other holiday is there that asks so little and gives so much? Family, friends, food, and football. I’m in! And in the spirit of low-effort, high-reward holidays, your friends at King Dukes have gathered a truly Thanktastic assortment of goodies to reward, entertain, exhaust, and distract (circle all that apply) you furry friends over the Thanksgiving period. Woo-hoo!
Perhaps you that many ancient cultures held cats to be sacred creatures invested with mystical powers. Perhaps you have gazed upon the Great Sphinx of Giza, or spotted a Mountain Lion in the wild. But do you know the origins of cats' nine lives? Or what cats contributed to New Orleans in the roaring twenties? Or how cats more or less single-pawdly won WW2? Come with us on a journey in the catosphere, where feline mysteries unfold...
This Saturday, September 23rd, King Duke’s celebrates its FIFTH BIRTHDAY! According to the AKC, this makes us 36 in small, medium, and large dog years, and 45 in extra large dog years, and whatever the number, we are putting on our biggest and best party yet! What do we have in store? TONS!
This month, in honor of Responsible Dog Owner Day, we have put together our own guide to tip top pet parenting; for while there is no greater joy than a loving pet, as with all relationships, there are some non-negotiables.
Calling All Pet Photographers: whether yours is a mutt, a Westminster winner, a tiny kitten, or a pair of Persians, we want to see them! Send us your snaps and every month, the winning portrait will get a special King Duke’s prize package with which to spoil your photogenic pet!!
Who doesn’t love a summer playlist, and who doesn’t really, really love a Summer's-for-Dogs Playlist? In reverse order, Billboard Hot 100 countdown style, here are five of our favorite dog-inspired tracks. Tell us yours in the comments!
Besides the requisite cook outs, coolers, concerts, and the crackle of fireworks, 4th of July is a celebration of the end of one journey and the start of another, marking as it does independence from the rule of King George III and the beginning of an ongoing experiment in democratic self government. It marks the first steps on the road that brought us where we are today, a road which has no end but handy directions provided by the Constitution. Thus, it is fitting that in anticipation of a great 4th of July weekend, we bring you part 2 of our King* Duke’s Guide to Summer Road Trips. Let’s go!
No matter how small your pup or how large your pack, there is nothing better than a road trip! To help make sure you end up on the happy hound highway rather than the Boulevard of Broken dog Dreams (shout out to my fellow Gen Xers!), we have a ton of tips; so many in fact, that this guide is a two parter! In this first installment, we’ll cover what you need for the car and the trail, and next time we’ll do all you need for everything else, including eating, drinking, and sleeping. The open road awaits…
Every once in a while, life and art collide in unexpected ways. As I prepared to write about pet health and wellness, I found myself in the middle of a health situation with the redoubtable Lucy the Dachshund. This is not the time for cliff hangers; the green shoots of recovery are starting to show themselves and the patient is happily snoozing next to me! The experience has taught me some valuable things, and we share them here in the hopes that should need them, you may have their benefit.
As long as humans have lived with dogs, dogs have worked with humans, and this brings us to today’s topic: working dogs. Earlier this month, it was K-9 Veterans’ Day, and that set us thinking about the many ways dogs assist and support humans, formally or informally, and what in the world we would do without their love and help.
Truthfully there is no topic about which we do not love to write, provided dogs (or cats) are involved, and indeed we can find a way to involve them in literally anything, so really, who could ask for more? But sometimes we arrive at a topic so perfect, so magically compelling, that the pleasure is doubled, tripled even, and this is where we find ourselves today. Yes friends, we are going to talk about food! Mmmmmmmmm. Food!
To mark the start of the year of the Rabbit, and all the opportunities it creates, we have some ideas and suggestions for our fellow canine Stans and their four-legged friends. There are at least 90 million dogs in the USA, and that means 90 million opportunities for dogs and their humans to win at life in 2023. For the sake of your sanity, and ours, we won’t list all 90 million, but a few of our favorites that we think you’ll enjoy!
Anyone hungry? Anyone bored? Yes! Then allow me to serve you a veritable banquet of treats from the last twelve months in new and delicious ways: the King Dukes’ Holiday Quiz! Whoop!
However you choose to celebrate his holiday season, remember, the more the better! And while we can’t slow the year down, we can make sure every day is packed with fun stuff guaranteed to make the very best memories: so step this way for gift ideas, toys, and tons of tasty treats!
Did you know that gratitude improves our physical, mental, and emotional health? And the more we allow ourselves to experience it, the greater those benefits. Fantastic! So this month, we have picked out some things that we think are especially fun, especially cute, and especially neat ways of saying thanks to our pets. We think you’ll like ‘em too!
The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and everything is pumpkin spiced! We may have said this before, but fall really is our favorite season. And in the spirit of being full-on fall-fanatics, we have doubled - tripled - down on merch that will get you into a spooky mood: goodies, treats, and toys that go squeak, plus all the gear you’ll need for colder weather walks. In short, we’ve got you and the season covered.
Is there a more confounding time of year than summer’s end? Allow us to elaborate; we love the summer! Long days, sunshine, shorts & t-shirts, cold beers. But we love the fall! Crunchy leaves, cool evenings, sweater weather (we long for it!) and pumpkin spice beers. Sigh. It occurs to us that the answer is to create a sort of mash up of summer and September, a smash up, if you like, the best of both worlds. Now this is a pilot scheme, so we hope you’ll cut us some slack, but here goes: the King Duke’s Super Seasonal September Smash Up! AKA, six ideas for when summer meets fall…
Dogs are truly exceptional creatures who have saved lives, advanced science, and generally been all round awesome. In fact, such is the contribution of dogs to the success of humankind that we are minded to propose a canine Mount Rushmore dedicated to the hound heroes of history. It’s a crowded field since there have been many, many brilliant dogs, but if there were to be a Mount Barkmore - and we think there should be! - these are the four furry faces we would most like to see carved thereon. Woof!
It's summer, we're dogs, and there are days. But what are the Dog Days of Summer? And more importantly, how can we make the most of them? We set out to answer these questions in our essential guide to summer, stars, snacks, SPF, and much, much more!
When it comes to dogs, as with pizza, there are no bad choices. But for those considering a new addition to their household, we've put together a handy guide to help distinguish (some of) the lap dogs from (some of) the working dogs and help you pick the perfect pup!
Did you know that May is National Pet Month? To tell you the truth, we didn’t either, but in our defense, this is because it’s been National Pet Month every month since King Dukes was born, and ever thus shall be. To mark the occasion, we have prepared a special King Duke’s guide for new pet parents so they can become puppy pros in no time. What are we waiting for?!
Saturday, April 30th, is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and we have an exclusive interview with Callie, a 3 month-old Shiba Inu / Corgi cross, who found her forever home in New York City’s West Village a month ago. Are you sitting comfortably? Then let us begin ...
Our human selves are thrilled to see daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths, and shop for delicious spring veggies, and if we have to risk getting soaked in the process, so be it. Similarly, the hounds in our lives are full of the joys of, yes, spring, finding the new smells it brings to be far more appealing than, say, seasonal artichokes, which Lucy in particular rejects as “utterly confounding” despite their many health benefits. But enough about us, this is about you! Accordingly, we have scoured the earth for the things you need to enjoy all that spring has to offer so you and your pets can make the most of it, rain or shine.
Much is made of the role of dogs in our families and the outsized contribution they make to our health and wellbeing; indeed much is made of that on this very website by this very author! But this month we want to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the lesser-sung heroes of the person-pet axis. That’s right, the cats. And since it’s March, we’re going out on a dainty feline limb and proclaiming Thursday, March 17th as the inaugural Feast of Saint Cats!
While it’s true that we may not be able to serenade our dogs with hit records, accommodate them in royal palaces, promise them stardom on the silver screen - Lucy is particularly disappointed about this - or paint them into a masterpiece, we can definitely make sure they have the most happiest, snuggliest, tastiest Valentine’s Day ever. Prepare to love-bomb them with a range of toys, treats, and themed accessories that will guarantee full hearts and wagging tales.
New year, new energy! Did you know January is Walk Your Dog month? You heard it here first (or second)! Whether you are looking for a gentle stroll or a tough mudder, allow us to furnish you with everything you need to enjoy a fit and fabulous January! Walk this way ...
At King Duke’s HQ, no sooner have the plates been licked clean of turkey (and all the trimmings), we reach for our holiday sweaters, pour ourselves a large glass of eggnog and throw Elf on. And that’s just the dogs. How is it we are able to move from one holiday to the next so quickly and easily? We’re glad you asked! The answer is of course the 7 Ps: Prior Preparation Prevents Pet Parent Present Panic. And if we can do it, so can you! In anticipation of a fantastic festive season, we have created a list of the finest, tastiest, coziest, and, er, loudest treats, toys, and gifts, so all you need to do is sit back, relax, and take your pick.
All in all, we have an enormous amount for which to thank our pets, and so this November, we want to dedicate our Thanksgiving post to all the ways we love them, and offer some ideas for how we might show our appreciation and gratitude!
Ahh, fall! Is there a better time of year than the season of decorative grounds, pumpkins, pumpkin spiced lattes, and “sweater weather”? We think not! And, it turns out, it’s also a joyful time for our four-legged friends. As ever, your friends at King Duke’s have tested the toys, tasted the treats, and cat-walked in the costumes so you don’t have to. Sit back, relax, and enjoy King Duke’s Tricks and Treats: All the Fun of the Fall!
You will know by now, dear reader, that King Duke’s is a place for dogs. Large dogs, small dogs, cool dogs, shy dogs, senior dogs, puppies; we love them all. But you know what else we love? CATS! And we think it’s time we showed them just how much.
It’s summer, it’s hot, and, well, we’re melting. So what better than to head to the nearest body of water and settle in for the day? Simple, right? Well sort of … For the most part, our dogs are delightfully straightforward: walks, good; food, great; belly rubs, good; nail trimming, bad. But when it comes to water, well, not so much. Worry not, though, for we have the answers.
What makes the perfect Independence Day for dogs? We've got the lowdown on the tastiest treats, the best toys, and, for firework-haters, a calming kit, care of the King Duke's Pup Panel. Happy Fourth!
As we go back to school, back to the office, and maybe even back on a trip to somewhere besides the grocery store, we've been thinking about how to make sure our pets don’t feel left out. Here's the official King Duke’s guide to a peaceful post-pandemic pooch!
Whether you’re camping, hiking, hunting, or home— you want to make sure your pet is safe. Discover why a dog first aid kit is essential in case of an emergency.
Portland has some amazing hiking trails! Find out which trails are dog friendly, on or off-leash, & closest to you. Here's a list of hiking trails for dogs.
If you’re looking for natural ways to ease your dog or puppy’s separation anxiety, learn how you can help calm your anxious dog with products, toys & training.
Brushing, toys, & chews help prevent plaque build-up on your pet's teeth. Learn the importance of pet dental care & how to keep your cat or dog's teeth clean!
Does your cat or dog suffer from a sensitive, upset stomach? Learn what food, probiotics, and digestive aids can help with your pet’s gut health & wellness.
Be a proactive dog-parent by getting all essential new puppy supplies. Get ready to love your pup by keeping them healthy & happy— read our helpful puppy guide!
Find cute Christmas & holiday-themed gifts for dogs & cats! These Christmas pet toys, treats, collars, outfits, & stocking stuffers make the perfect gifts!
