Light brown dog wearing the MuckyDog All-Weather Wader standing in a muddy forest surrounded by autumn leaves, staying clean and dry during a fall walk.

WHY MUCKYDOG?

Over the past 10 years I’ve been living my best life as a dog care professional. I have walked a multitude of different dog breeds, in just about every weather condition possible and became an expert on backseat protectors and trunk liners in hopes of keeping my car clean.
But the never-ending challenge of how to keep the dogs clean escaped me!

In my early days of caring for dogs, I experienced the best start to each day by walking five Golden Retrievers all together. I wish I could say that the copious amounts of blonde hair in my car and on my clothes was the worst part, but it wasn’t. It was rainy days, snowy days, and endless muddy days as we transitioned from season to season. The struggle to keep them clean while allowing them the freedom to run and exercise was a continual problem. The inclement weather and soft ground would cut short our enjoyable time so I could concentrate on  returning a clean dog. This was also an issue I shared with my clients: condo living pet parents, clean house fanatics, luxury car owners, sport and outdoor enthusiasts and anyone that has left the house with four boots on their dog to return with only 2 or 3.
Like me, they were completely frustrated trying different options with no success.

Through decades of positions in sales, building strong customer relationships in the retail and corporate worlds, I learned how important it is to listen to your customers’ needs and identify their pain points. Nothing brought me more satisfaction and reward than finding solutions for their issues and ensuring a grateful client. I knew after extensive research there was no complete solution for avoiding a mucky dog and I didn’t have the answer. 2020 threw a wrench in our lives and like everyone during the pandemic, my professional life took a dramatic shift. With my livelihood hanging in the balance, as dogs were now staying home and being walked by family, I realized it was possibly time to reinvent myself once again. I started to think about those grueling mucky challenges when walking started up again. Of the back breaking chore of cleaning dirty feet and bellies.
It was so obvious this was my pain point and I started to think of what that solution would look like.

My Plan B was born in June 2021 and became 3 years of developing a unique suit that would change the mucky dog landscape. By working to solve a problem I was personally challenged with, I created what I believe is the UltiMutt Solution for mucky dogs everywhere. I can't believe the change they have made for the dogs I walk that are now official MuckyDogs!
I'm confident that you will see positive changes by outfitting your canine companion in MuckyDog Waders. 

Group of five golden retrievers sitting together in the back of a car, ready for an outdoor adventure and representing MuckyDog’s active dog lifestyle.
Woman sitting with her dog against a studio backdrop, representing the founder of MuckyDog and the bond that inspired the All-Weather Wader for dogs.

 Maureen Hewitt 

Founder of MuckyDog

Testimonials

Group of six dogs sitting in the back of a vehicle after a snowy walk, showing how MuckyDog’s All-Weather Wader helps protect dogs from snow buildup and cold conditions.
Small brown terrier sitting on a sidewalk wearing the MuckyDog All-Weather Wader in black, staying clean and dry during a chilly walk.
Bonnie, a long-haired collie, standing on grass wearing the red MuckyDog All-Weather Wader, ready for a walk and protected from dirt and moisture.
Group of six dogs sitting in the back of a vehicle after a snowy walk, showing how MuckyDog’s All-Weather Wader helps protect dogs from snow buildup and cold conditions.
"Muffin, the tallest Bernadoodle seen here with his daily pack mates. Mom says:'This dog suit is a brilliant idea. No more ice balls on paws, legs or belly. And no more muddy feet, legs and belly!' "
Small brown terrier sitting on a sidewalk wearing the MuckyDog All-Weather Wader in black, staying clean and dry during a chilly walk.
"Monty loves his new All Weather Waders from MuckyDog! Now there’s no stopping the fun to be had outside in the rain, mud and snow! Easy to pop on and off and machine washable. Happy pup means happy parent"
Bonnie, a long-haired collie, standing on grass wearing the red MuckyDog All-Weather Wader, ready for a walk and protected from dirt and moisture.
"Bonnie was one of the first to try on the prototype red and she reminds us of a Royal Guard stallion! She’s so comfortable in the waders which thrills us and gives hope to keeping her beautiful white paws clean and dry when needed."