Tailblazer^TM Pet Products was inspired by “Fatti” our Lhasa Apso and conceived over the kitchen table, in 1999, in Toronto, Ontario.

Fatti needed clothes—and not just any old thing would do. We weren't happy with what was available on the market and decided to make her “designer” wear. The response was quite a surprise! Soon we had other dog owners asking for special coats and products for their dogs and the rest is history. We started out as a craft type business, but due to the response to our efforts we soon grew. In 2000 we made the move to Owen Sound, Ontario, a pretty little community on beautiful Georgian Bay, and opened Tailblazer ^TM Pet Emporium and Grooming Salon. We will celebrate our fifth year in September 2005.


Elaine Doy and myself, Joanne Puchalski, each bring our own unique talents and skills to Tailblazer^TM. Elaine is an accomplished artist and woodworker with a background in graphic arts and training as a professional dog groomer. She is the artisan of all our wood products and each piece shows her pride in it’s creation. I contribute my love of fabric and design. I've been designing and sewing garments for myself and now my creativity has “gone to the dogs” so to speak!