About Us

A comfortable fit for your dog. A lead that feels good in your hand. A closer hold when the path gets busy.

Tarnhound makes harnesses, collars and leads for active dog owners across the UK. The focus is the gear you reach for every day, from the quick walk before work to the long route at the weekend. Built properly, priced fairly, with no import mark-up and nothing made to be thrown away.

Inspired by the British uplands

The name comes from a tarn, a small upland lake. It carries the open landscapes, winding paths and long days outdoors that give Tarnhound its character.

You will find the same in the range names: Fell for everyday, Ridge for strong dogs, Tor for the toughest-going. The landscape shapes the identity. The everyday needs of dogs and their owners shape the focus.

Honest about what it does

A handle within reach when another dog passes. Padding where it presses. A fit you can set around your dog's shape.

Every detail earns its place, and nothing is dressed up. We will not tell you a harness stops your dog pulling, or that a lead cannot break, because neither is true. What you get is a plain account of what each piece does and who it suits, so you can choose with your eyes open.

Start with your dog

Your dog's shape, your usual route and the way you walk together decide what works. That is why the range spans different harness styles, collar widths and lead designs.

Start with the measurements, think about where you walk, and pick the features you will actually use. A closer grip for busy pavements, a padded collar for everyday, a bungee for a strong puller. The right choice should be obvious once you start with the dog.