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https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news.atomcrazyrebels.com - Rebel Blog2025-11-24T16:08:36-08:00crazyrebels.comhttps://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/20252025-11-24T16:08:36-08:002025-12-01T10:36:03-08:00CR HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 2025Jesse ShaneIt’s almost time to shop til you drop! Here’s a quick reference guide to all the savings and happenings at CR this coming Black Friday weekend. Join our VIP text message list to get alerts, deals, and VIP offers all weekend, to join text CRAZYREBELS to (951) 404-2726. You should get a reply text, if you don’t shoot us an email or DM so we can look into it for you.

Here’s the Ready Made Line-up:

FRIDAY, NOV 28|10 AM PST| BLACK FRIDAY READY MADE SUPER SALE

SATURDAY, NOV 29|12 PM PST|SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SNOOPY READY MADE SALE

MONDAY, DEC 1|10 AM PST|CYBER MONDAY LUXURY GIFT BOX READY MADE SALE

BLACK FRIDAY kicks off Friday, November 28, 2025 at midnight, 12 am pst. Everything will be on sale site wide, no codes needed. The Black Friday Ready Made Sale will drop at 10 am pacific standard time on Friday morning. No passcode is needed to access the sale, it will go live right at 10 am. This collection features a medley of collars in an assortment of sizes, colors and styles. Every collar will be on super sale. For more info on how Ready Made Collections work, check out our Ready Made guide. If you’ve been wanting a CR collar, there is no better time.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, November 29, 2025:

CYBER MONDAY Monday, December 1, 2024:

Each sale, collection and limited release is only offered once for a limited time so if you see something you like we recommend grabbing it right away as it may not be offered or available again.

If you have any questions we are always here to help. Feel free to message on social media or email woof@crazyrebels.com. We are so thankful for you all year round. And especially thankful for your patience around the holidays. Have a wonderful holiday season CR pack!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/cr-holiday-shopping-guide-20242024-11-27T15:12:08-08:002024-11-27T15:12:09-08:00CR HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 2024Jesse ShaneWe’ve put together our annual Black Friday through Cyber Monday guide to make your CR holiday shopping as easy as possible. We’ve got a killer line up of sales, steals, and deals on everything CR including tons of collars, so get ready to score and save. Join our VIP text message list to get alerts, deals, and VIP offers all weekend text CRAZYREBELS to (951) 404-2726 to join.

Here’s the Ready Made Line-up:

FRIDAY, NOV 29|10 AM PST| BLACK FRIDAY READT MADE SUPER SALE

SATURDAY, NOV 30|12 PM PST|SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CR BAKE SALE READY MADE

MONDAY, DEC 2|10 AM PST|CYBER MONDAY STOCKING STUFFER READY MADE SALE

BLACK FRIDAY kicks off Friday, November 29, 2024 at midnight, 12 am pst. Everything will be on sale site wide, no codes needed. The Black Friday Ready Made Sale will drop at 10 am pacific standard time on Friday morning. No passcode is needed to access the sale, it will go live right at 10 am. This collection features a medley of collars in an assortment of sizes, colors and styles. Every collar will be on super sale. For more info on how Ready Made Collections work, check out our Ready Made guide. If you’ve been wanting a CR collar, there is no better time.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, November 30, 2024:

CYBER MONDAY Monday, December 2, 2024:

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/end-bsl2023-11-06T13:51:11-08:002023-11-07T09:26:37-08:00End BSLJesse ShaneOver the past decade we’ve seen a lot of changes with bully bans all over the world. We have always advocated to end BSL (breed specific legislation) and now in light of the UK’s most recent legislation we’re raising our voices to help educate once again. It doesn’t matter where on earth these bans take place, even if they don’t directly affect your household, they affect the dog community in general and it needs to end. For those that own these breeds (our selves included) it is so frustrating to have a well behaved peaceful dog deemed dangerous simply because of their pedigree and not at all related to their actions.Dog breed does not correlate with behavior, how a dog is raised and trained determines the dogs demeanor. Irresponsible pet ownership is to blame, not the breed.

What is BSL?

BSL stands for breed-specific legislation which are laws that regulate, and in some cases ban, dog breeds which are believed to be dangerous such as pit bulls and other bully breeds. Dobermans and Rottweilers are also often on these lists. This type of legislation is often enforced by animal control officers by simply visually identifying a dog’s breed which is not accurate or reliable.

What is the new ban in the UK?

Beginning December 31, 2023 XL bully breeds will be added to the list of banned “dangerous dogs” making it illegal to breed, sell, give away or abandon a banned type of dog. If you own a currently banned breed type, and don't have a certificate of exemption to keep them, the police can seize the dog and keep them, even if they're not acting dangerously and no complaint has been made.

Beginning February 1,2024 it will be a criminal offense to own an XL Bully in England and Wales unless you have a Certificate of Exemption for your dog. You will need to adhere to strict rules such as microchipping your dog and keeping it on a lead and muzzled when in public. You will also need to neuter your dog and obtain third party insurance.

The craziest part about this ban is how generic and objective it is. XL bullies are crossbreeds and Kennel Club breed standards do not exist. Therefor there are currently no exact specifications for this type of dog.  So the government created its own specifications for the breed, which includes the size of their head and muzzle, their build and the length of their body. Breed name, genetics and parentage are not considered.

This ultimately means that it will be illegal for current rescue organizations tore-home any XL bully breeds. They will have to be euthanized unless they can be relocated out of the affected countries.

What can you do?

Here are some things you can do to help stop the spread of breed-specific legislation:

  1. Educate yourself. Understand the topic at hand and breeds affected by BSL so that in turn you can help educate others.
  2. Educate others. Talk about BSL, bring the issue too light to help spread awareness of the issue.
  3. Teach children dog safety. It’s so so important to teach your little ones from infancy how to treat and interact with dogs. Teaching children respect for dogs decreases the chance of a dog bite which in turn helps the epidemic of dogs being blamed for their actions simply because of their breed and not due to the situation that caused the bite.
  4. Responsible dog ownership. Train and socialize your own dogs to help exemplify well behaved dogs no matter the breed, but especially if you own a deemed “dangerous breed”.
  5. Join an anti-BSL group or support a bully rescue doing work to help fight BSL.
  6. Adopt a bully breed. Due to stigmas surrounding bullies, there are often many to choose from at any given local shelter.

We designed the [Don't Bully My Breed artwork](/content/search?q=don%27t+bully+my+breed "Don't Bully My Breed"/index.html) to help educate and have found it often sparks a conversation which is exactly what educating and getting the word out is all about.

Sources: naic.org, bluecross.org.uk, stopbsl.org

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/kobe-day2023-08-24T14:27:04-07:002023-08-24T14:27:30-07:00Kobe DayJesse ShaneHaving grown up watching NBA basketball there’s a certain nostalgia that comes with Laker culture. It’s not just the games, it’s the energy, the camaraderie, it’s the players, it’s the whole lifestyle. Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball legend, he was a philanthropist who gave back to his community and made the world a better place through his foundations. He cared about people just as much as he cared about the game. Kobe Day was established before he passed to honor him after his retirement, but it has become a way for the world to continue to remember his legacy.

Today we release three Limited Release Collars. One brand new special Limited Release to honor his tenacity and his drive, the Mamba Mentality Illusion Showoff Collar. The second, a CR fan favorite through the years, the MVP Ultra Collar. And finally a Laker's Two Tone Kyon and leash set. All three seek to honor and pay homage to Kobe but also to help carry out his mission to give back. He sought to better life for those less fortunate which is something we greatly admire and seek to emulate as well. 10% of proceeds from both Limited Releases will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.

“The Mamba and Mambacita Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive impact for underserved athletes and boys and girls in sports. The foundation provides funding and sports programming for underserved kids to enable participation in school and/ or league sports that enrich socio-emotional and physical development. Kobe and Gigi’s vision was to create a world where young boys and girls had equal opportunity to pursue their dreams through sports and life. The foundation honors their legacy by funding programs that support their vision.” And we are proud to help them further their mission.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/hot-car-awareness2023-08-22T13:19:03-07:002023-08-22T13:41:59-07:00Hot Car AwarenessJesse ShaneEvery year dogs die completely preventable deaths from being left in hot cars. While these deaths are not intentional, they are avoidable.

In a matter of minutes a car with its windows rolled up can become a death sentence. A car acts like a greenhouse and heats up rapidly. Since dogs pant to cool down, with no air circulation they can quickly overheat causing heat stroke, brain damage, and death.

There are several misconceptions when it comes to leaving pets in the car so we thought we’d share a few, if anything, to help educate and prevent unnecessary death.

Myth #1: It’s only dangerous to leave a pet in the car if it’s hot outside. FALSE. Even when the temperature is 70 degrees out, a parked car can quickly reach unsafe temperatures above 100 within 30 minutes.

Myth #2: Parking in the shade keeps the car cool. FALSE. Because the sun moves continually throughout the day, so does the shade. So parking in the shade can change to parked in the sun within the hour.

Myth #3: Cracking the windows will keep the car cool. FALSE. Multiple studies have proven that cracking a window does not greatly affect the inside temperature, in fact a study by the Louisiana Office of Public Health found that even leaving the windows wide open does very little to affect these temperatures. It does not let in enough air, it does not circulate air, the inside of a car can still reach deadly temperatures even with windows cracked or open..

Myth #4: If I run in real quick he’ll be fine. FALSE. Cars can become fatal within minutes. So even just a minute it too long. When it’s hot out it’s best to leave pups at home if you can’t bring them in with you.

Myth #5: It’s safe if I leave the AC on. FALSE. There are many tragic stories of dogs being left in cars with the AC originally on, and due to the hot temperature or other factors the car shut off and with it the AC leaving the dogs to suffocate to death.

The best rule of thumb is when you’re not in the car, they’re not in the car.

If you see a dog in a car on a hot day, check for immediate signs of distress and call 911.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/emergency-preparedness-for-pets-a-giveaway2023-08-21T11:40:37-07:002023-08-22T15:38:20-07:00GIVEAWAY: Emergency PreparednessJesse ShaneOver the past weekend our home state of California experienced a hurricane warning and an actual earthquake, so we thought it would be a good time to brush up on our preparedness for natural disasters and emergencies. We’re giving away a CR go-bag stuffed with essentials, simply read (or skip) ;) to the end to find how to enter to win.

Living in California we grew up with earthquake drills and go-bags in our closets, so it only seems natural to create these go-bags for our pets as well. Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you are ready next time disaster strikes.

  1. Have a plan. When time allows, you’ll want to plan for different scenarios. Some questions to ask that will help create a plan: If you have to evacuate how will you transport all your pets? Where will you go? Do they allow pets? Do you have crates and muzzles in case you have to board them?
  2. Pack an emergency go-bag.
  3. Make sure your pets are ID’d. Check to ensure your pets are microchipped with up to date contact info. Have a collar with ID tags and a leash ready in the same spot at all times. We always keep pre-ID’d collar and leash sets for each of our pets in a go bag in our hall closet. Should we need to leave quickly we just grab the bag and go. We also have easily accessibly slip leads in case there’s no time to put collars and leashes on. We can grab the bag and ID later.
  4. Keep a “Pets inside” emergency info sheet on the front window of your house closest to your front door. Should something happen while you are not home emergency personnel will know how many pets to rescue with their names and info to contact you.

What to put in an emergency go-bag for pets:

  1. A collar with ID and a leash.
  2. A copy of important documents like up to date vaccinations, registration, any current prescriptions and a current picture of your pet in case you become separated, all in a waterproof container.
  3. Food and water bowl.
  4. Snacks, treats, food.
  5. A comfy mat or bed.
  6. A favorite toy or something comforting.
  7. A pet first aid kit.
  8. Poop bags.

You can use a backpack or a duffle bag, depending on how many pets you have and if you want a bag for each or one big bag for everyone.

CR GO-BAG GIVEAWAY ($400+ value)

What you win:

A [Crazy Rebels duffle](/content/collections/totes/products/iconic-xl-duffle-bag "CR Duffle"/index.html) stuffed with all the essentials

-A matching [Crazy Rebels Kyon collar and leash](/content/collections/kyon-collection "Kyon Collection"/index.html) set in your choice of size, color and hardware.

-Dehydrated snacks, Owiesm & Oopsies Topical Spray , and Colloidal Silver from @rawsome_revolution

-Cozy mat

-Travel bowl

-Travel water bottle

-Toy

-Pet first aid kit

-Poop bags

-Waterproof/ fireproof document bag

How to enter:

  1. Find us on Instagram and FOLLOW @crazyrebels, follow @rawsome_revolution
  2. LIKE and COMMENT and/or TAG a friend on every post on @crazyrebels Instagram from Monday August 21, 2023 through Thursday August 31, 2023.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/maui-strong2023-08-14T09:08:30-07:002023-08-14T09:32:45-07:00Maui StrongJesse ShaneMaui needs our help. The beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii has been ravaged by wildfires over the past week and they need all the help they can get. The historic oceanfront town of Lahaina was literally burnt to the ground, people and pets are missing as the death toll rises. The heartbreaking devastation is monumental.

Maui holds a particularly special place in hearts. It’s a place we have visited several times but most significantly it was the location of our first Crazy Rebels destination photoshoot campaign. We got to spend a week meeting and photographing the lucky island dogs who call Maui home and in doing so we made some lifelong friends as well.

The Maui Humane Society continues to take in hundreds of animals who have been burned, lost during the evacuation process and those in need of critical care due to smoke inhalation. We designed the [Maui Journey Collar](/content/collections/limited-release-collars/products/maui-strong-journey-collar "Maui Journey Collar"/index.html) in an effort to raise funds for the Maui Humane Society. This collar combines the beautiful sunset colors Maui is so famous for with a pop of bight ocean blue padding. 100% of proceeds from this collar will be donated to the Maui Humane Society to help them perform lifesaving medical procedures and purchase supplies for families that have lost everything, so they can keep their animals with them. If you would like to donate directly to them, they are accepting donations a number of ways.

  1. You can donate directly on their [website](/content/blogs/%20https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate-olx/ "Maui Humane Society"/index.html), due to an influx of traffic they have reported this may not be working, so there are several other ways to donate below as well.
  2. They have created a Facebook and Instagram fundraiser with a direct link to donate.
  3. You can Venmo @mauihumanesociety
  4. Or by using the link bit.ly/mauihumanesociety

If you would like to donate to other organizations the Hawaii Red Cross and Maui United Way would be so grateful for your help as well.

Sending Maui all the pawsitive vibes.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/cr-holiday-shopping-guide-20222022-11-23T17:00:00-08:002022-11-25T17:10:17-08:00CR HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 2022Jesse ShaneGet ready to score and save! Our biggest sale of the year is just hours away. We’ve put together a quick reference guide for your shopping convenience to help you navigate Black Friday through Cyber Monday with CR. Join our VIP text message list to get alerts, deals, and VIP offers all weekend text CRAZYREBELS to (951) 404-2726 to join.

Not one but THREE ready made collections this weekend! Starting at midnight tonight, so set your alarms and get ready to shop til you drop. Ready Made line-up:

FRIDAY, NOV 25  I  9 AM PSTIBLACK FRIDAY SUPER SALE

SATURDAY, NOV 26  I  12 PM PSTI GRINCH SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY COLLECTION

**** MONDAY, NOV 28  I  9 AM PSTI NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS **** CYBER MONDAY COLLECTION

1. Black Friday 11.25.22: BF kicks off Friday at 12:00 am pst. Our entire site will be on sale, every last item. No discount codes or passcodes are required to save, everything will already be on sale for you. Bandanas will make a reappearance for the holidays so you can stock up on festive style. Gift Cards are not on sale but will offer a promo. For every $100 gift card purchased, you’ll get $20 to spend later. $20 gift cards will arrive via email.

  1. Small Business Saturday, 11.26.22 – Small Business Saturday starts with a fan voted Grinch Ready Made Collection at 12 pm pst, Saturday 11.26.22. SBS will feature a *site wide discount code: SBS2022, *only excludes ready made collection and gift certificates.

  2. Cyber Monday, 11.28.21 – Cyber Monday will feature a grand finale Nightmare Before Christmas Ready Made Sale at 9 am, plus automatic free shipping in the US on all orders over $150, and one more surprise to finish off the weekend.

Throughout December we’ll also offer Limited Release collars and mini Ready Made Collections so you can continue to stock up on gifts for the dogs and dog lovers in your life. Each sale, collection and limited release is only offered once for a limited time so if you see something you like we recommend grabbing it right away as it may not be offered or available again.

If you have any questions we are always here to help. The best way to reach us is via email at woof@crazyrebels.com. We are generally able to reply within 24 hours, sometimes sooner. We are so thankful for your love and support all year round. And especially thankful for your patience around the holidays. Have a wonderful holiday season furiends!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/canon-rebel-camera-dream-collar-giveaway2022-05-01T05:00:00-07:002023-06-20T15:45:31-07:00Canon Camera + Collar GiveawayJesse ShaneGIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! Thank you for entering.

CrazyRebels.com is turning TEN this year so to thank YOU, our amazing customers, we’re giving away $10,000 worth of prizes all year long. MAY this giveaway be the biggest one yet! May is National Photography Month, so we’re celebrating the art of photography with two big giveaways, one on Instagram and one on Facebook, read through below to find out how to enter.

This giveaway is for our Instagram friends.

May’s Instagram giveaway seeks to pay it forward to help inspire creativity. Our first camera at CR was the Canon Rebel (for obvious reasons, we chose the Rebel), but it proved to be an amazing workhorse (workhound?) and allowed us the ability to capture our collars and our dogs more in-depth and most of all more beautifully. The Canon Rebel went with us everywhere, it collected dust on hikes, sand at the beach, and many lens kisses courtesy of all our canine friends we’ve been lucky enough to photograph. This camera became a part of the CR fam that we loved dearly, and when it was time to upgrade, the physical camera has remained a relic at our headquarters reminding us of the earliest days of CR.

This camera changed the way we worked and has helped capture millions of memories and thousands of professional photos and we want to offer that opportunity to someone else too. No, you can’t have our original Rebel. But we are giving away a brand new Canon Rebel T8i complete with a memory card so once you open the box, you’re literally ready to shoot, AND of course a dream CR collar of your choice to kick off your collar capturing career. We know each and everyone of you has 10 zillion dog photos on your phone, so whether you aim to pursue a photography profession, want to start a small business, or just want to step up your dog photos, this giveaway you.

How to enter to win:

What you win: ($1500+ value)

This giveaway is for our Facebook friends.

Our second giveaway for May seeks to honor your amazing photography skills. One of the greatest joys of making collars for your dogs, is actually seeing them on your dogs. We love the candid shots, the everyday shots, the creative shots, the carefully captured moments and everything in between. What we’re trying to say is we love your photos of your dogs in CR.

How to enter to win:

What you win:

Thank you for sharing your dogs with us!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/diesels-big-giveaway2022-03-01T08:00:00-08:002022-04-15T12:07:43-07:00Diesel's Big GiveawayJesse ShaneDiesel was our big, beautiful black and rust Doberman who passed away January 1, 2020. He was a founding member of the Crazy Rebels pack and lives on through every Diesel collar we get to make. We celebrate his birth month every year by highlighting his namesake collar, the Diesel collar. This year we're doing it even bigger to celebrate not only the life and legacy of Diesel the dog, and not just a decade of Crazy Rebels the company, but a decade of the Diesel Collar in existence. 10 years of making one of our most beloved designs originally inspired by our most beloved boy.

Diesel lived life 110% to the fullest. He did everything big. From his bark to his appetite to him stamina to his sky high fence jumping ability, this boy truly was larger than life. So his giveaway needed to be big too. In honor of Diesel, for the month of March we're giving you the chance to win a completely custom Diesel Collar in your choice of colors AND a big surprise valued at $500.

This months giveaway is for our Facebook friends.

How to enter:

And if that isn't exciting enough, mark your calendars for our annual Diesel Ready Made Collection, going down Saturday, March 27th, time TBD.

Thank you for helping us remember big D!

*Giveaway is sponsored by Crazy Rebels and is in no way affiliated with Facebook/Meta or Instagram.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/your-insiders-guide-to-ready-made-collections2022-02-28T08:00:00-08:002022-11-24T20:45:39-08:00Insider's Guide To Ready Made CollectionsJesse ShaneIf you are new to the CR Pack, you may have wondered what these "Ready Made Collections" we refer to are all about. Even if you've been with us for a while but still have some questions, we put together a thorough guide to what a Ready Made Collection is and how to shop it.

What is a Ready Made Collection? Ready Made Collections (RMC, as they are often called) are small curated collections of already made collars that are ready to ship. There is no waiting for production, no customizations, just badass CR collars ready for you to enjoy right away. There is one of each collar available in a set size, design and colors. Once a collar is purchased, it will say "sold out".

This collection is password protected until the start time. At that time the password will disappear and all the collars will be available to purchase right [here](/content/collections/ready-mades "Ready Made Collection"/index.html). If the collection is password protected it means the collection is currently sold out, or the collection has not gone live yet if it is right before the start time. You do not need a passcode to shop, it's not a mistake, it's just our way of releasing the collection at a certain time so everyone gets a fair chance to grab what they want.

Ready Made Collections are limited collections that feature anywhere from 4 to 30 collars. There is just one of each collar available and they are listed by size, if you see something you like we recommend adding it to your cart and checking out right away. Putting a collar in your cart does not reserve it, you must checkout completely to score a collar. Any collar we advertise on social media and our website before the drop and specify it will be in the collection, will be available. Sometimes we do lots of sneak peeks and sometimes we only do one or two.

When are Ready Made Collections? Our Ready Made Collections are offered almost every Friday at 6 pm pacific standard time. We sometimes change the time and occasionally offer additional ready made collections on different days. But we always state the time in pacific standard time (California time).

Some tips for shopping a Ready Made Collection:

1. Make sure to shop right at the start time for the best selection. These collections tend to sell out in the first 1-10 minutes so refreshing the page a minute before right until it starts is a good idea.

2. Refresh your browser right before for faster website loading.

3. If you’re paying with PayPal make sure you are logged into your PayPal account prior to, and make sure all your information is correct.

4. If you have a Crazy Rebels account make sure you’re logged in. If not you can make one on our website.

5. If you want more than one collar, we recommend adding one at a time to your cart and checking out to guarantee you get your first choice, then go back for your second and check out again, etc.

What is a Mystery Collar? Mystery Collars add a little extra excitement to receiving CR mail. Mystery Collars are simply surprise collars. There is no picture of the collar, but we will list some elements like the size and possibly the name of the design. Sometimes we give you a hint as to the colors, hardware, crystals, etc. and sometimes we leave it a complete mystery.

How long does it take for Ready Made Collars to ship? Typically we ship Ready Made collars in 7 - 10 business days unless otherwise specified. You can always find the shipping estimate on each collar page in a collection.

Since Ready Mades tend to go pretty fast, join our text message list to get alerts for Ready Made Collections. Text CRAZYREBELS to (951) 404-2726 to join.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/win-an-ipad-mini-any-cr-collar2022-02-01T15:04:57-08:002022-02-01T15:13:03-08:00Win an iPad Mini + Any CR CollarJesse ShaneIn case you may not have heard, CrazyRebels.com is turning ten this year! So we are celebrating all year long with over $10,000 worth of giveaways. Just our little way of saying thank you for the past ten years of supporting CR.

February’s giveaway is straight from the heart. We literally started Crazy Rebels on Instagram, drawing portraits of dogs and invoicing customers via PayPal. Before CrazyRebels.com was born, it was just an Instagram account on an iPad and a whole lot of what felt like crazy dreams. Fast forward ten years and here we are, making collars on the daily and absolutely loving every moment of it. We would not be where we are today without the word of mouth love and social media. We owe our success to Instagram and the kindness of our customers and for that we are paying it forward all year long.

We are kicking off February with a month long giveaway to enter to win a collar YOU LOVE and an iPad mini. For the collar you get to choose any CR collar design your dog wants, in your favorite colors, custom made just for your pup. To enter to win, head to our Instagram right here.

We LOVE you! Happy February.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/ten2022-01-25T07:40:46-08:002022-02-28T13:37:00-08:00TENJesse ShaneIt’s our birthday! Well, sort of. It’s actually our birth year! 2022 marks 10 years since we launched CrazyRebels.com and while the actual day of the launch isn’t until November, we’re getting this party started early and celebrating all year long! When we first began all those years ago, we truly never could have imagined where we would be today. We are so very grateful for each and every person and dog we have met along the way.

It turned out when we started this new venture we were not only building a company, we were actually creating a family. And wow do we love this family. A truly caring community of like minded, dog loving people. We are so glad you’re here.

This might be our tenth anniversary of offering you the raddest dog gear online, but we are gifting YOU all year long. We’ve done a myriad of giveaways throughout our time online, but this is going to be our most extensive string of giveaways yet! To celebrate 10, we have over $10,000 worth of giveaways planned for you over the next 12 months. Including a multitude of Crazy Rebels collars and gear, and a far reaching array of our favorite brands of dog must haves and everyday luxuries. Beginning today with the Decade Diesel. All giveaways will be hosted on Facebook or Instagram, so be sure to find us on both platforms.

The Diesel Collar

The Diesel collar was our very first collar design, so it’s only fitting it should be our first of this year’s mega giveaways too. It was inspired by our then, tiny Dober boy Diesel. He has since passed away but his memory lives on in every single Diesel collar we get to make. You see, when you select a collar you are not just getting the aesthetic design of that collar, you are also receiving a story, a little piece of our hearts in whatever form that may take. Each collar we come up with has a story from conception of design to selecting the perfect name. Over the next 12 months we’ll share more behind the collar stories and tid bits of how collars came to be.

For the Decade Diesel we wanted a very special leather to honor the namesake dog and the collar. We selected a rare hide of super soft, gold distress Italian lambskin imported from Italy. This leather is both new and old. The vintage distress finish gives it the look of a well loved collar, which it is, and the solid brass hardware and matching padding completes its regal finish. If you want to add one of these commemorative collector’s edition Golden Decade Diesels to your collar wardrobe, we are offering a very limited number for [custom order](/content/collections/limited-release-collars/products/decade-diesel-collar "Decade Diesel"/index.html).

And if you just want to win one, you can enter to do so here.

To those of you who are new to CR, welcome, we can’t wait to get to know you. And to those of you have been with us since the start, you hold a very special place in our hearts. Thank you for helping us grow, learn, createand connect. We couldn’t have done it without you.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/cr-shopping-guide-holiday-20212021-11-24T14:09:03-08:002021-11-29T06:11:55-08:00CR Shopping Guide Holiday 2021Jesse ShaneHoliday shopping has begun, and we are here to make it as easy as possible, so we’ve put together an insiders guide for how to navigate Crazy Rebels this holiday shopping season.

  1. Black Friday, 11.26.21 – Black Friday is our biggest and most inclusive sale of the year. Every square inch of our website will be on SALE from 12:00 am Friday 11.26.21 until 11:59 pm pst. Up to 50% off. You do not need any discount codes to shop, everything will already be on sale for you so all you have to do is it add to cart and savings are automatic.
  1. Small Business Saturday, 11.27.21 – SBS will feature a *site wide discount code: SBS2021. As well as a special themed Ready Made Collection at 12 pm pst and a limited release item. *Excludes ready made collection.
  2. Cyber Monday, 11.29.21 – Cyber Monday will feature more limited release collars, free shipping in the US on all orders over $150 with code CYBERSHIP, and one more themed Ready Made Collection at 9 am pst to finish off the weekend.

If you have any questions we are always here to help. The best way to reach us is via email at woof@crazyrebels.com. We are generally able to reply within 24 hours, sometimes sooner.

We are so thankful for your love and support all year round. And especially thankful for your patience around the holidays. Have a wonderful holiday season furiends!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/black-friday-and-beyond-holiday-shopping-guide2020-11-24T07:33:28-08:002020-11-30T05:59:54-08:00Holiday Shopping GuideJesse ShaneIt’s that time of year! The mad dash to order all the perfect gifts and get them wrapped in time for the the holidays is upon us. We put together this helpful guide to help make your Crazy Rebels shopping experience as quick and easy as possible, so you can get back to what’s really important, like petting your dog, cuddling your dog, treating you dog, and paying all the attention to your dog.

Black Friday

Black Friday is always our biggest and most inclusive sale of the year so you definitely don’t want to miss it. Absolutely everything is on sale, which almost never happens. And the best part about this year, is that everything ordered through our website at CrazyRebels.com ships in two weeks or less. So anything ordered on Black Friday will arrive by December 24th.

What’s on sale? It’s all on sale! Literally every single thing on our website (except for gift certificates) will be on sale. You won’t need a discount code, just shop starting at 12 am PST on Friday, 11.27.20 and save!

How can I order a collar? There are currently three ways to order collars.

  1. On our [website](/content/collections/kyon-collection "Kyon Collection"/index.html): Our collection of Kyon basics is available to order any time through our website. You can customize colors and hardware and these collars and leashes all ship in two weeks or less.
  2. [Ready Made Collections](/content/collections/ready-mades "Ready Made Collection"/index.html): We will offer three Ready Made Collections, with Black Friday being our biggest sale. Ready Made Collections offer decked out collars that are ready to ship. There is one of each available so we recommend shopping right at the sale start time for the best selection. These collections will include collars ranging in size from 9” - 11” up to 24”- 26” and will feature both leather and Kyon options in Christmas color schemes, every day colors, and more. These will all ship in time for Christmas.
  1. Custom order: If you want a super custom collar we offer a waitlist system. To join the waitlist just shoot us an email at woof@crazyrebels.com and we’ll get you all set up. The waitlist is about 12 months out at the moment. We are working hard to get this time frame down and thank you so much for your patience.

Small Business Saturday

We are always beyond thankful for your love and support of our tiny but mighty company. Crazy Rebels is a labor of love, we love making dog gear for you! Shop our Ready Made Collection starting at 12 noon PST on Saturday, 11.28.20. And enjoy 15% off site wide with code THANKYOU2020 (excludes Ready Made Collection and gift certificates).

Cyber Monday

The third and final Ready Made Collection will go live at 9 am PST on Monday, 11.30.20. Plus, enjoy free shipping worldwide on any order over $150, no code needed.

Some notes on shipping and deadlines:

For International orders the suggested cutoff  to place an order for Christmas delivery is Cyber Monday, November 30th. For US orders the suggested cutoff to place an order is Friday, December 4th. We will continue making and shipping orders placed after that as fast as we can, but those are our suggested cutoff dates for stress free delivery.

With that being said, 99% percent of the time we have 100% faith in the USPS, this year things have been a little unpredictable due to COVID so we have some notes about shipping to ensure on time delivery worldwide.

All US orders placed by Friday, December 4th will ship in time to arrive by December 24th, Christmas Eve. If you are traveling or need your order sooner than that, please let us know when you order.

For International orders, we use the United States Postal Service. If you would like to upgrade to DHL or FedEx please let us know as soon as you have placed your order and we will send you an upgrade option.

Thank you so (so, so, so, so) much for choosing Crazy Rebels for your holiday needs. We love serving you! We are always here to answer questions you may have, please feel free to email us throughout the holiday weekend with any inquiries. Happy Holidays friends!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/stealth-mode-12020-04-27T10:03:00-07:002020-04-28T17:28:25-07:00Stealth ModeCarson CollaboratorWe created the Stealth collar to keep dogs safe. The [Kyon Stealth collar](/content/collections/waterproof-collection/products/kyon-stealth-collar "Kyon Stealth Collar"/index.html) is a waterproof collar with nameplates rivets right to the collar. An easily ID’d dog is the safest way to ensure, should your dog get loose or lost, they will be returned as quickly as possible.

The Kyon Stealth collar features our waterproof Kyon base for durable, all purpose fit and function. Offered in 17 colors, three widths and two hardware finishes, you can choose the best aesthetic for your dog. Choose from an array of bright or neutral colors, stainless steel or solid brass hardware, and 1-1/2”, 1”, or 3/4” widths.

Our ID tags are deeply stamped by hand with your dogs name and phone number, each letter and each number lovingly set to last a lifetime. This ensures your dogs important info will never fade or rub away.

The Kyon Stealth is a great collar for every day use, whether around the house or out and about, rest assured your dog is ID’d. The Stealth is also an important part of your emergency kit.

Emergency tip: We recommend keeping a set of Kyon Stealth collars and Kyon leashes in an easily accessible emergency go-bag for your dog or pack. If you’re like us you may have collars, leashes, and supplies in various areas of your home, but in an emergency situation you won’t have time to think of where everything is, you’ll just want to collar up your pups in ID’d collars and go. This is why we keep a set of Stealths for our pack in a backpack ready to go. We don’t use these collars for every day use, we don’t grab them for the beach, we always keep them in the same location, ready to go in an emergency.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/whats-up-with-the-waitlist2019-12-01T20:34:00-08:002019-12-01T20:34:41-08:00What's Up With The Waitlist?Carson Shopify

Here are some answers to questions you might have concerning how to order a super awesome, custom crafted collar from Crazy Rebels. We're here to make ordering leather collars as easy as possible, and answer all of your collar related questions. So ask away!

Why can't I order leather collars on your website?

Our leather collars are all custom crafted, to order, by hand. Due to increased demand for our leather goods, (i.e. you guys order them faster than we can make them) our leather collars are currently only available to order through our waitlist.

What is a waitlist and how does it work?

Our waitlist is basically just a virtual line to order leather collars. You email us at woof@crazyrebels.com (subject line: WAITLIST) and we'll hold your place in line. Once your turn comes up, we will email you and work with you to place your custom order. You can order as many as you like once it's your turn. You'll have a set amount of time to place your order so be sure to email us back as soon as you hear from us.

How long is the waitlist?

At the moment our waitlist is about a year long. (We know, super long, and we're so sorry for the wait). We promise we are making collars as quickly as possible, and we do have a plan to be caught up fairly shortly.

Does it cost anything to join the waitlist?

You do not have to pay anything up front, joining the waitlist is completely free and you aren't obligated to place an order. Once your turn comes up you can simply pass if you don't want to order. Keep in mind you will need to get in line again should you decide you want to order in the future.

I'm on the waitlist, what's the status?

For everyone currently on the waitlist. We will be individually emailing you all over the next few weeks to give you a personalized update. But in the meantime, here is an overview of what you can expect.

Why is there a wait in the first place?

For the time being, we are a teeny, tiny company. We have one collar maker who hand crafts hundreds of collars every month. Yes this is a decision we have made, but it doesn't change the fact that he hand makes every. single. custom. collar. And you guys simply want collars faster than we can make them. We started Ready Made Sales to satiate the need for instant gratification and get you collars right away. We will continue to balance custom orders with Ready Mades until we are caught up on customs.  We thank you for your patience during our growing pains.

We love crafting collars for you.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/the-heart-of-crazy-rebels2019-11-30T09:38:00-08:002020-11-25T20:58:46-08:00The Heart of Crazy RebelsCarson ShopifyWhen we started out on this wild venture called Crazy Rebels we had no idea what we were in for. We had no idea we weren’t actually building a company, we were creating a community. Our customers have become our best friends, who have really become more like family. We live and breathe Crazy Rebels, 25 hours a day, 8 days a week we are deeply invested in crafting collars and communicating with you. That’s pretty much all we do, and we LOVE it.

Our love for dogs is pure and true, and at the heart of Crazy Rebels that’s what you’ll find, a honest to goodness simple love for canines.

We strive to make dogs and their humans happy and that will always be our main mission. We love serving you. If you ever have a comment, question, concern, or just a picture of your dog you want to share, we always enjoy hearing from you.

So mostly what we really want to say is simply, thank you! Thank you for supporting us as we grow, for your patience, love and encouragement. We wouldn’t be where we are today with out YOU. You are the heart of CR.

As a small thank you, please enjoy 15% off site wide today with code THANKYOU2019.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/black-friday-weekend-guide2019-11-27T18:51:00-08:002019-11-27T19:01:37-08:00Black Friday Weekend GuideCarson ShopifyEvery year we change things up a little bit to best accommodate your collar needs. We want you to feel super prepared for the holidays so we’ve put together a Black Friday through Cyber Monday guide, along with an update on Crazy Rebels. If you read through and still have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. We are here for you, literally 24/7, this time of year. We work 19 hour days to make sure we get you what you need, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We so love making collars for you.

Here’s what you can expect this holiday weekend and season:

Black Friday

Black Friday is always our most expansive sale of the year, and our biggest sale of the holiday weekend, meaning everything online is on sale (absolutely everything) and at the highest discount of the weekend.  The site will go live at midnight on Black Friday, 11/29/19, no code will be needed, everything will be on sale. Our Black Friday Ready Made Sale will launch at 8 am PST. This Ready Made collection will include a wide array of sizes, styles, leather and waterproof Kyon. Yes, there will be Christmas themed collars. Yes, there will be so many styles to choose from. Like all of our Ready Made Sales, there will only be one of each collar in the collection available and it will be first come, first serve. Ready Made Sales throughout this season will be the only option to score leather collars, which is awesome for two reasons. 1.) Ready Made collars are sold at discounted prices and 2.) they are ready to ship, so every Ready Made collar will arrive in time for Christmas. Woo hoo!

Small Business Saturday

We’re rocking out ANOTHER Ready Made Sale at 12 noon PST. This Ready Made Sale will debut a brand new leather color (OMG, we can’t wait for you to see it). There will also be a site wide sale, with code THANKYOU2019.

Cyber Monday

A third Ready Made sale in one week? Yes, you heard that right. Featuring the second half of our limited edition Whiteout Collection beginning at 8 am PST. And we’ll have free shipping worldwide on any order over $250.

What’s up with the Waitlist?

Update on our waitlist: What is a waitlist? How does it work? Our waitlist is technically getting in a virtual line to order leather collars. Because we are a teeny, tiny company hand making every. single. collar. our production does take some time. For this reason at this time we do not offer leather collars for order on our website, but instead by waitlist. Simply email us at woof@crazyrebels.com to get in line. Once it’s your turn, we'll email you and get you all set up with your custom order.

How long does the waitlist take? This can be very difficult to accurately guesstimate as we do no limit how many collars you can order once your turn comes up. So you can order one, or twenty. The more collars each person orders, the slower the virtual line moves. We really cannot anticipate what each customer will do once their turn comes up. Our best guess at the moment is a year long waitlist. You are welcome to inquire about your placement at any time.

We will most likely close down custom Kyon collar orders for the month of December after Cyber Monday. For the month of December we will be hibernating, making a zillion collars. We are always here to help, feel free to email us at woof@crazyrebels.com, give us a call at 888-530-1025, or message us on Facebook or Instagram. We do our super best to get back to all inquiries across all platforms as quickly as possible. For the most reliable communication, we recommend email.

We're here to help all weekend, and all season long. Don't hesitate to reach out, we love to hear from you.

Happy Holidays friends!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/4th-of-july-safety-for-dogs2019-07-04T11:01:00-07:002019-07-04T11:07:03-07:004th of July Safety for DogsCarson ShopifyEven though it may seem like common sense, more dogs are lost on July 4th than any other day of the year. Here are a few simple ideas to keep your dogs safe and sound. Fireworks are scary for some (most*) dogs. They literally think the world is ending and have to escape.

Tips for the 4th of July:

Tips for the 5th of July:

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July friends!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/epic-giveaway-for-our-epic-cr-pack2019-07-01T14:42:00-07:002019-07-01T14:48:21-07:00An Epic Giveaway For Our Epic CR PackCarson Shopify Because you guys are the greatest, we’re kicking off summer with a pretty epic giveaway. We are unbelievably grateful for all the love our friends and fans show us every day, so we wanted to show you a little extra love right back. For the month of July, we’re giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to CrazyRebels.com to one lucky winner.

To enter:

*Open worldwide. Ends July, 31, 2019, 11:59 PM PST. Cannot be combined with any other offers, gift certificates, coupons, codes or discounts. Non transferable, must be redeemed by recipient, cannot be gifted. $1,000 shopping spree can be used towards online items and custom orders as well. Must be redeemed at one time and must be used by August 31, 2019.

This giveaway is no way associated with or sponsored by Facebook.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/small-business-big-heart2018-11-24T09:57:00-08:002018-11-24T10:00:00-08:00Shop Small This SaturdayCarson ShopifyIt's small business Saturday and we want to extend an extra special thank you to everyone who chooses to shop small and support our heart and soul, our passion project, our livelihood, Crazy Rebels®.

We literally couldn't do it without you. Every time you order anything from Crazy Rebels® you help fuel the Shop Small Movement. You're supporting a small business that makes the marketplace unique and helps communities thrive.

We may be a small company, but we have big plans and even bigger hearts to back them. We love to serve you, and we thank you for believing in the craft of hand made collars. From our pack to yours, thank you THANK YOU!

Please enjoy 15% off your entire order today with code BIGHEART15!

[www.CrazyRebels.com](/content/collections "Shop Crazy Rebels"/index.html)

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/black-friday-guide2018-11-22T15:26:00-08:002018-11-22T16:16:49-08:00Your CR Black Friday GuideCarson Shopify11.23.18, 9 AM PST, it's going down!

Your guide to getting through Black Friday and navigating Crazy Rebels crazy sale!!

Black Friday is our biggest sale of the year and we want you to feel prepared and shop with ease. Here are some tips and tricks to navigating CrazyRebels.com!

The Grinch is taking over our site, we don’t know when or where. So every time you see our Instagram logo change to green, it means the Grinch is giving something away.  Hidden somewhere on CrazyRebels.com is an item that’s completely free, there will only be one of each item available and whoever finds it and checks out first scores! Once it’s found the logo will go back to black until he hides something else.

Ready Made collars: There will be a ton of ready made collars at crazy sale prices, available in tons of sizes, colors, waterproof Kyon and leather, Christmas designs, and super cool one-of-a-kind finds. Ready Made sale will go live at 9 AM PST and are first come first serve. Putting something in your cart doesn’t reserve it, so be sure to checkout to grab what you want.

Leather Collars: Leather collars will be available for one day only with rush options for Christmas delivery. We will only accept a certain amount of rush delivery orders, so once they’re full the option to rush will disappear.

Waterproof Kyons: Same deal, waterproof Kyon collars will be available for one day only with rush options for Christmas delivery. We will only accept a certain amount of rush delivery orders, so once they’re full the option to rush will disappear.

Everything else will be on sale! Our entire site will be on sale, no codes needed to just shop and save!

We will answer emails and messages as fast as possible, we thank you so much for your patience! Happy Black Friday shopping!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/collars-for-a-cause2018-11-07T18:04:00-08:002018-11-07T18:05:01-08:00Collars For a CauseCarson ShopifyWe love giving back! And since it's the month of giving, we're feeling extra generous which is why we have teamed up with the Doberman Rescue of Minnesota to raise funds in the name of Dobies.

About The Rescue: The Doberman Rescue of Minnesota (DRM) is a non-profit, entirely volunteer run organization founded in 2000 and they have been saving lives ever since. All of the Dobermans in their program live in loving homes with foster families until they are able to go to they forever family.

The Main Event: This Saturday, November 10, 2018 DRM is hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year, A Night To Paws Gala. If you are lucky enough to live near Minneapolis we highly suggest heading out to support an awesome causer and enjoy a night of food, fun, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, a comedy show, photo booth and our favorite part, the silent auction. Ticket sales benefit the rescue as well as the silent auction. You can find this beautiful Triumph Luxe Collar (in Dobie size of course) up for auction at the event. You can buy tickets to the event right here.

2nd Annual A Night to Paws Gala

Saturday, November 10 at 6 PM – 10 PM CST Columbia Golf Course – 3300 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

How YOU Can Give Back Too: If you're not near enough to attend but still want to give back, don't worry we've got you covered in the best way possible. From now until Saturday night you can order a Triumph Luxe Collar in any color combo and size for your dog, and we'll donate a portion of proceeds right to DRM. It's that easy. Your dog gets a collar, the rescue saves more Dobies, and the good vibes keep flowing. Shop the Triumph Luxe Collar right [here](/content/collections/collars/products/triumph-luxe-collar "Triumph Luxe Collar"/index.html).

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-sago-palms2018-08-27T11:43:00-07:002018-11-07T18:05:37-08:00What You Need To Know About SagosCarson ShopifyOne of our dogs had a little run in with a Sago Palm last week, but because we saw it happen and knew the immediate danger he was in we took quick action and so far everything seems to be ok. In the after math of our own experience as we were recounting our trip to the Pet ER with our friends and family we quickly realized that many people, and even pet owners, do not know about the deadly Sago Palm. So we thought we should bring it to light and hopefully help save some lives.

The Sago Palm is a pretty plant found in many homes and yards, but it is deadly to pets if ingested (and people too, but most people don't go around gnawing on landscaping).  The Sago contains a toxin called cycasin that results in severe liver damage which is what causes such deadly symptoms so quickly. Any ingestion of the sago palm will result in symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal to neurological until the dog ultimately develops liver failure. All parts of the Sago are poisonous but the seeds are the most deadly because they contain the highest amount of cycasin. Just one seed can cause liver failure within 15 minutes, depending on the size of the dog. Death often occurs if emergency treatment is not given.

Fast Facts

-All parts of the palm are deadly, including the branches, leaves, seeds and trunk.

-If you see your dog eat any part or suspect consumption, go immediately to your nearest vet or Pet ER.

-Symptoms can begin as soon as 15 minutes after consumption so quick action is key.

Symptoms in order or progression

Diagnosis

Fortunately for us we knew what a Sago Palm looks like and saw our dog eat it, but if you don't see your dog ingest it it can be tricky to pinpoint that the cause of their symptoms is Sago poisoning.

Diagnosis is typically based on a knowledge of ingestion of the plant and on blood and urine test results which will reveal liver issues.

Treatment

Due to the high fatality rate of sago palm poisoning, aggressive treatment is extremely necessary for dogs that have ingested any part of this plant. The goal is to get all plant matter and toxins out as fast as possible and prevent them from ever reaching the liver. A veterinarian will typically induce vomiting using hydrogen peroxide or ipecac. They will then administer activated charcoal to help soak up any poison.

If liver damage has already occurred, blood and plasma transfusions, vitamin K injections, gastroprotectants, anti-seizure medications, and fluid therapy may be required. Your veterinarian will also evaluate your dog to determine if anti-nausea medications or pain management drugs should be administered.

After care is very serious as well. Typically your pet will leave with a prescription of Denamarin to help protect and strengthen the liver. Your vet will most likely require careful monitoring of the liver values through blood work over the next few days and possibly weeks following Sago poisoning.

Prevention

If you have pets and have any Sago Palms in your yard or house immediate removal is recommended. It's just not worth the risk.

*Sources: VCA Animal Hospital, PetMD

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/win-a-year-of-treats-style-12018-08-15T14:07:00-07:002018-08-15T14:07:59-07:00WIN A Year of Treats & Style!Carson ShopifyOur favorite treat company, Remy's Kitchen, is turning one year old on Friday. So to help them celebrate this monumental occasion we've teamed up with head chef Remy to bring you one super awesome giveaway.

Head on over to our Instagram to find out how to enter to win a years supply of Remy's Treats and 12 Crazy Rebels bandanas too.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/big-changes-at-crazy-rebels2018-06-08T15:15:00-07:002018-10-11T12:01:53-07:00Big Changes At Crazy RebelsCarson ShopifyAs a small business we are so very grateful for growing pains and we wouldn't want it any other way. But as we grow and learn we have to make some tough decisions.

In an effort to provide a more enjoyable order-through-production experience for you, we’re changing things up at CR HQ. We have made the decision to take a temporary hiatus from accepting new leather collar, Kyon collar, tags, leashes, and custom artwork orders while we get caught up on existing orders.  Our goal is to have your wait time on the actual production down to as short as possible before we begin accepting new orders again. We plan to be back open to new orders later this year. All collections will be open through Sunday, June 10, 2018 until 11:59 PM PST if you would like to get any last minute orders in.

We thank you so much for your patience while we restructure a bit. We’re not going anywhere, we’ll still be here working away on orders to ensure a seamless order, production and delivery for you in the future. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries you might have.

And the good news is, we will continue to offer bandana and print collars all summer long. Yes, we said print collars! Launching Monday, June 11. We also have tons of new prints and products in store for you, in addition to new items and fun stuff planned. Our grand reopening will feature a fully restocked website including classic favorites and brand new gear, so get excited.

We are beyond grateful for the love and support you continue to show us. Thank you for loving Crazy Rebels!

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-your-dog-dremel-astep-by-step2018-01-30T19:18:00-08:002018-02-12T16:50:14-08:00Get Your Dog To Love Nail TimeCarson ShopifyHow to Get Your Dog to Love The Dremel:  A Step By Step Guide

_Giveaway closed. Congrats to the winner Marc Howard and his dog Remi._

As we wrap up our [Toe Trim Tuesday giveaway](/content/blogs/news/giveaway-toe-trim-tuesday-nail-care-for-your-dog "Toe Trim Tuesday"/index.html) (there's still time to enter, giveaway ends tomorrow!), we hope to continue to inspire you all year long to keep up consistent nail care with your dogs. Trimming your dogs nails doesn’t have to be a daunting task, just take it slow and try to think of it as a bonding session with your dog instead of a traumatic event. We have trained several dogs in the manner so we believe in it’s success and want to pass along what has worked for us. We’ve put together a step by step guide for getting your dog used to, and even possibly enjoying, Dremel day.

\\ Do each step until your dog is very comfortable at each stage. No need to rush, it’s not a race. If you can get your dog super comfortable with the Dremel you will have a lifetime of easy nail care ahead of you.

Step 1: Get your dog familiar with the Dremel. We started this when our dogs were puppies, so it’s never too early to start. You can also use this method on older dogs and every age in between. But if you have the benefit of starting early on with a young pup, DO IT! Start now.

First you’ll want to pull out your Dremel along with treats (peanut butter or high value treats work best) in front of your dog. You can even put peanut butter on the handle of the Dremel and let them lick it off. *Just make sure the Dremel is unplugged or has the battery pack removed when doing this step. You are not even going to turn it on. You just want them to associate the Dremel with good things. You can touch the Dremel to their nails while treating them but just don’t turn it on yet.

Step 2: Now it’s time to turn it on. This step is similar to the first step, except no touching the nails to the Dremel while it’s on. Just treating and lots of praise and letting them hear the Dremel. You can ask them to sit and lay next to you while holding the Dremel that is turned on.

Step 3: Actual contact. We suggest two people for this step. It just makes it easier and safer. Even now when our dogs are socialized with the Dremel we typically tag team nail day and both assist in the process. We usually do this step outside as the nail dust tends to fly, ew. Lay a blanket or towel down on the lawn and ask your dog to lay on it. You generally want them laid out on their side so they are less likely to try to get up. One persons job is to distract the dog with treats and love and pets. A spoon full of peanut butter works well here as they are so intently focused on licking that they forget whats going on with their feet. Don’t be stingy, you will go through lots of peanut butter at this stage but it will be worth it we promise.

The other person’s job is to Dremel as efficiently as possible. It’s go time! Firmly hold one paw at a time so there is no wiggling and do one nail at a time with the Dremel. If at any time your dog becomes distressed just stop and try again the next day. You don’t want to have any negative association with the Dremel.

We slowly phased out the usage of treats. Usually petting, rubs and cuddles will do the trick just fine. But of course each dog is different and may always require some extra incentive.

Step 4: You’re done. Repeat once a week and your dogs nails will be in tip top shape.

The key here is to go slowly through all the steps to build a positive connection with what the Dremel represents. When our dogs see the Dremel they literally follow us to the backyard and lay down themselves because they know they’re about to get a massage.

This method has worked for us and many others so we hope it works for you too. If you have any questions feel free to email us directly, we’d be happy to discuss with you. Happy nail trimming!

And don’t forget to tag your photos with #toetrimtuesday on Instagram or Facebook.

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/giveaway-toe-trim-tuesday-nail-care-for-your-dog2018-01-02T12:00:00-08:002018-02-12T16:20:34-08:00Giveaway: Nail Care For Your DogCarson Shopify_Contest closed! Congrats to the winner Marc Howard._

We’re kicking off the new year on the right foot, quite literally. ;) Whether you have one or ten dogs in your pack, remembering weekly nail maintenance can feel overwhelming. So we’re instituting Toe Trim Tuesday as a fun reminder to trim those toesies on a weekly basis. A while back we instituted this Tuesday ritual for our own pack as a way to keep ourselves accountable and make sure everyone’s nails are always at a good length.  Our mission is to inspire a routine in your household so that nail care is never an issue again.

Why trim the nails?

Because the average house dog doesn’t wear down their nails enough naturally, it is important that we do it for them. Long nails can cause many problems for dogs and can be very painful. Untrimmed nails are more likely to get caught and tear. Ouch!! Shorter nails are much more comfortable for your dog.

Nail Care options

Dremel

Pros: In our experience the safest and most effective way to trim a dogs nails is by filing them with a Dremel instead of clipping with clippers. You have more control and there is a much smaller risk of hitting the quick.

Cons: This process is more time consuming and takes some investment in equipment.

Clippers

Pros: Clippers are quick and efficient and do not cost a lot.

Cons: You can more easily cut the quick if you are not experienced.

Groomer

Pros: You don’t have to deal with the actual maintenance and groomers are experienced and proficient at nail care. They generally offer both clipper and Dremel options.

Cons: This can get expensive if you are going every week, and then there is the inconvenience of taking your dog to the groomer more often.

Vet

Pros: If your dog is difficult to wrangle some people find a vet the best option for getting the nails down. You can rest assured your dog is in safe, competent hands.

Cons: This option isn’t really feasible on a weekly basis and can be pretty costly, unless you are already at the vet for an appointment.

Toe Trim Tuesday Giveaway

Because we love the Dremel so much, seriously we have at least four, we’re giving away one brand new Dremel to make your weekly nail care regimen easy peasy. And of course it’ll come with a matching classic Kyon collar and leash.

To enter:

  1. Like Crazy Rebels on Facebook
  2. Post a picture of your dog(s) on our Facebook page with a New Years resolution you have for you and your dog(s), (i.e. camp at least twice with my dog, walk my dog once a day, teach my dog to drive, venture to the moon with my dog, etc. you get the idea) and hashtag #toetrimtuesday.

Giveaway ends January 31, 2018. Open worldwide.

Get Involved

]]> https://www.crazyrebels.com/blogs/news/happy-new-years2018-01-01T00:00:00-08:002018-01-02T17:19:44-08:00Happy New Years!Carson ShopifyAs we look ahead to the year before us, we can't help but take a moment to look back at all the

awesomeness that was 2017. Thank you for your love and support all year long. This year was pretty epic,

but 2018 is going to be even better.

We have a TON of new products in the works, including some gorgeous new blinged out collar designs.

Happy New Years friends! Wishing you all the best in 2018!

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