Rocky's Pet Products

Rocky's Pet Products – Because the Best Dog Lead Is One You Made Yourself, Obviously

One woman, one French Bulldog, rather a lot of recycled cord

Rocky's Pet Products is, by Antonia's own cheerful admission, a one-human operation. Antonia handles the product design, the photography, the customer service, and the packing of orders — while Rocky, her French Bulldog and the brand's rather distinguished namesake, handles quality control and insists on regular snack breaks. The result is a genuinely lovely independent brand built on a very simple conviction: that crafting your dog's accessories by hand is more satisfying, more sustainable, and considerably more fun than buying them off a shelf. The hero products are the viral Make Your Own Dog Lead DIY Crafting Kits — everything you need to braid your own rope lead at home using recycled cotton cord, gold hardware, and a beginner-friendly online tutorial. No glue, no prior experience required. Just skill, a bit of patience, and a dog to model the results. Explore our full pet accessories range, discover more British independent brands, and browse Shop by Purpose on Sostter.

What you'll find here

The range spans DIY crafting kits and ready-made accessories. Dog lead kits come in multiple colourways — including blue, pink, and a rather glamorous sparkly option — and use traditional macramé and kumihimo braiding techniques with recycled cotton cord and a strong polyester core. Matching dog collar kits extend the set, and there are even coordinating bracelets for humans, because of course there are. Treat bags, luxury ready-made leads, and occasional workshop sessions round out a collection that's as much about the making as the having. All materials are eco-conscious: recycled cord, hypoallergenic zinc alloy hardware, and plastic-free packaging throughout. Browse our arts, crafts & handmade collection, explore animal lovers gifts, and check our new arrivals for the latest from Rocky's.