NORTHFIELD FALLS, Vt. (WCAX) - When you’re Kate Slocum, every day is a “paw-ty.” She grew up around Australian shepherds, and for years, has bred them alongside her husband, Matt.

“I would always put a puppy pack together and would include a leash and a collar, and that evolved into making a leash and a collar for the puppy packs,” she explained.

While their pups are “paw-some,” customers also took a liking to the gear that came in those puppy packs. With enough demand, Kate and Matt launched a new business venture called Aussie Paussie Gear .

“We make collars and leashes for dogs from heavy industrial rope,” she said.

Now, you can get these collars and leashes, no puppy purchase required. Crafted from American-made, colorful, heavy rope, Kate says these products are more durable tha

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