The Rugged K9

12/23/2025

For the bond.
Bestie energy.
Details matter.
No two alike.

Every Bestie Beads set is handcrafted with intention, inspired by the bond you share with your dog. Thoughtful details, meaningful design, and made just for your bestie.

Made to order.
Link in bio.
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12/17/2025

Wildcard’s Omertà bringing the holiday vibes in his Christmas beaded collar 🎄🐾
Festive, bold, and built to stand out.

12/12/2025

bonds deserve more than just a collar.
Bestie Beads were created to celebrate the connection you share with your dog.

Each set includes a handcrafted beaded collar for your pup and the option to add a matching bracelet for their human, because they really are your ride-or-die.

Made with durable, high-quality materials and designed to be worn every day, these pieces are about love, loyalty, and showing off your best friend in style.

Matching looks. Unbreakable bond. 🖤🐾

Bestie Beads are now available! Order now through the link in my bio!

11/23/2025

11/22/2025

The Friendship Collar craze is HERE and I’m obsessed with how cute these are turning out!
If you want one for your pup (and maybe a matching bracelet for you 😉), ordering is now open!

11/20/2025

Thank you for hosting an incredible PSA Worlds event and giving me the opportunity to be a vendor. The Rugged K9 was a big hit, and I am so grateful for every person who stopped by, supported me, shared a laugh, or talked dogs with me. Meeting all of you made the experience unforgettable.

This weekend pushed me, inspired me, and reminded me why I started this journey in the first place. The working dog community shows up with passion, grit, and heart, and it means so much that you welcomed my brand with that same energy.

I left Worlds feeling driven and ready for what comes next. The website is coming soon, and I cannot wait to share everything I have been building behind the scenes.

Thank you for the support.
Thank you for believing in me.
The Rugged K9 is just getting started.

www.theruggedk9.com

11/06/2025

💜 Surprise time 💜

This one’s extra special because she has no idea it’s for her. Check out Maebel’s brand-new Rugged K9 friendship collar. Because the bond between dog and handler deserves to be celebrated in style. 🐾✨

At The Rugged K9, we love to do things differently. Every now and then, we surprise members of our pack who have supported us from the very beginning, just to say thank you. 💪

💜This one’s for you, Lisa and Maebel. You two are what the Rugged K9 family is all about. We appreciate you more than you know. 💜

11/04/2025

🎃 Halloween training vibes 🎃
We take every opportunity to train, and what’s better than a neighborhood full of kids, costumes, dogs, and animatronics?

Nothing phases Luka. He held his place command like a champ, and we worked in a few engagement and heeling reps through the chaos.

Moments like this remind me how far we’ve come. I’m beyond thankful for this journey with him. He’s changed my life in more ways than I could ever explain. 🖤

10/29/2025

🔥 Built for the Bold. Tested in the Fight. 🔥
Wildcard’s Omertà — “Luka” — putting in work with the one and only .dassa.hg . Sends like a missile, hits with intent, and that black-and-teal braided collar doesn’t flinch.

Hand-braided strength meets working-dog grit. This collar was made to hold up where it matters most, on the field, in the bite, and in the heat of drive.

📍Made by hand
💪 Tested by pros
🐾 Built for the rugged life

🎥 Videography: .keef
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🐕 Handler:
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07/22/2025

🚨CUSTOM ORDER SPOTLIGHT🚨
Because sometimes… words just aren’t enough 😏

This unapologetically savage Biothane leash set was made to clearly communicate from a distance 💅
🔥 Neon green with royal blue HTV lettering—hand-pressed and sealed to last
🔥 Matching training tab for quick handling
🔥 Pebble-embossed lined handle for extra grip + comfort

Thanks for trusting me to bring your vision to life—your pup is gonna be turning heads (and keeping people at a very respectful distance 😂).

Want something this spicy for your own beast? DM me to design your next custom set! 💬