Heel & Verde Brand Communications partner to promote the world’s first virtual dog leash

by Brian Mullin on September 24, 2024

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The Heel Virtual Dog Leash is the first-ever virtual leash designed to automatically keep your dog near you while you’re on the move.

Heel, a subsidiary of the Fleetwood Group, announces its partnership with Verde Brand Communications to lead public relations for the Heel Virtual Dog Leash™, including brand communications, social media, and affiliate marketing to grow brand awareness in the outdoor and active lifestyle markets.

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Whether hiking, camping, running, or working around the homestead, Heel will keep your furry friend nearby and in control. Built-in-the-USA technology was initially developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure social distancing between humans. Unlike some brands that offer static containment, the Heel Virtual Dog Leash allows the dog owner to set the length of the virtual leash from as little as 10 feet up to 750 feet. Dog owners can choose the tone, vibration, or optional static correction when the dog exceeds this moving boundary. The technology does not rely on cellular, GPS, WiFi, or Bluetooth, making it suitable for remote locations like hiking trails or off the grid.

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How it Works

  • Set the length of the virtual leash

    • Choose between 10, 25, 75, 150, 750ft
  • Set the correction type:

    • Tone, vibration, and optional static correction
  • Get out there!

    • Heel™ automatically measures the distance the collar is from the remote and corrects your dog when it approaches the boundary.

“We’re excited to partner with Verde to spread the word about the Heel Virtual Dog Leash,” said Jason Grant, CEO of Fleetwood Group. “The agency’s deep expertise in the active lifestyle space aligns perfectly with our vision to offer pet owners innovative solutions that let them adventure together, no matter where they go. We’re looking forward to growing the Heel brand, reaching even more dog owners who want off-leash flexibility and the freedom to explore safely.”

Verde Brand Communications brings over 23 years of experience elevating outdoor and active lifestyle brands through comprehensive, digitally driven PR campaigns, experiential events, digital marketing strategies, and engagement with media, influencers, and content creators.

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“Heel is a perfect fit with the Verde team, whose dogs are extensions of our families,” said Julie Evans, CEO of Verde Brand Communications. “Heel’s unique technology makes its brand and products a great fit in so many spaces, from hiking to homesteading, and we’re looking forward to exploring all of these possibilities to grow the Heel brand.”

Under the new partnership, Verde will work closely with Heel to develop and execute strategic PR initiatives to build brand awareness and loyalty, drive consumer engagement and sales, and strengthen Heel’s position as a pet and outdoor industry leader.

  • No cellular or GPS is required
  • No subscription costs
  • Works with 1-3 dogs
  • Waterproof models in development
  • Available sizes: Medium (12-17”) and Large (15-24”)
  • It can be used as a standard training collar with a range of 1000 ft
  • $399 MSRP

For more information about Heel, please visit Heel.dog.

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