Field Tested Partners
Built for repeat use in real conditions — saltwater, heat, impact, high-drive dogs, and hard miles.
These partners help validate performance before gear earns a place in the HOUND system.
Note: These are testing partners, not retail stockists. HOUND gear is available online.
Leaps & Laps W.A.
Dock diving • Swimming • Conditioning • Western Australia
High-repetition water work and conditioning where
secure fit, range of movement, and safety under load
are non-negotiable.
- Impact + repetition testing in structured water sessions
- Performance feedback on mobility and stability
- Pressure-testing hardware, straps, and handle control
1770 Liquid Adventures
Kayak tours & hire • Seventeen Seventy, QLD
Dog-friendly coastal tours where gear gets punished by
saltwater, sand abrasion, sun exposure, wet load, and constant movement
.
- Coastal water exposure: salt + sand + UV
- Fit + comfort tested on moving dogs in and out of craft
- Durability feedback from repeat wet/dry cycles
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