2 Hounds Design
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is 2 Hounds Design Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Indian Trail, NC
Headquarters
Indian Trail, NC
Founded
2003
Products Verified
4 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Founded 2003 by Alisha Navarro in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Grew from one-woman basement operation to 50+ person team in 20,000 sq ft facility. All collars, leashes, and harnesses explicitly made in USA. Known for Freedom No-Pull Harness with Swiss Velvet lining. Acquired Yellow Dog Design in 2023. Made in North Carolina certified.
Last verified: April 2026
Manufacturing Profile
2 Hounds Design manufactures at a specific factory location in Indian Trail, NC. Founded in 2003 (23 years of documented domestic manufacturing). Our 4 verified 2 Hounds Design listings sit in pet supplies.
Verification tier
92% average
High — strong brand-level and product-level evidence
Factory evidence
Specific city
Indian Trail, NC
Catalog breadth
4 products
1 category
How we verified 2 Hounds Design
Most recent check: Oct 16, 2026
From the brand's website
“All of our collars, leashes, and harnesses are proudly made in the U.S.A.”
2houndsdesign.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 4 of the 4 2 Hounds Design products on this page (most recently Oct 16, 2026). 3 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “MADE IN THE USA” on 2 Hounds Design Freedom No Pull Dog Harness with Leash Set XXL Silver
- “MADE IN THE USA” on 2 Hounds Design Freedom No Pull Dog Harness Adjustable
- “Made in USA” on 2 Hounds Design Freedom No Pull Dog Harness Reflective Small Red
Company history
“In 2003, tired of her job as an engineer, Alisha started making collars for her retired racing greyhounds”
2houndsdesign.com · checked Sep 26, 2026
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Sep 26, 2026: no change found.
These checks are run by our software on a schedule: brand websites are re-read about every three weeks, Amazon listings weekly, and news is scanned monthly. Every flag is checked against its original source before anything on this page changes. How the American Score works.
2 Hounds Design has been manufacturing products in Indian Trail, NC since 2003. We carry 4 verified American-made 2 Hounds Design products.
Heritage & History
2 Hounds Design was founded in 2003 by Alisha Navarro in Indian Trail, North Carolina, born from a personal need: Alisha needed a special martingale collar for her two retired racing Greyhounds and couldn't find one that worked well for their unique neck shape and sensitive skin. She invested $500 in raw materials, taught herself to sew, and began making her own collars in her spare bedroom.
What started as a solution for two retired Greyhounds grew steadily through word-of-mouth among dog owners who appreciated the quality of her work. By the time Alisha developed the Freedom No-Pull Harness — a dual-attachment design with a martingale loop that discourages pulling without pressure on the throat — the company had outgrown her home and moved into a 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility with over 50 employees. In 2023, 2 Hounds Design acquired Yellow Dog Design, expanding their North Carolina manufacturing footprint.
Made in Indian Trail, North Carolina
All 2 Hounds Design collars, leashes, and harnesses are made in the USA at the Indian Trail, North Carolina facility. The Freedom No-Pull Harness uses Swiss Velvet lining on the chest band to minimize chafing, four adjustment points for a precisely fitted silhouette, and both front and back attachment points — the dual-attachment configuration allows connection to both at once using the included training leash for maximum control. The harness discourages pulling through gentle martingale pressure rather than punishment.
The collar and leash line uses high-quality American-made webbing and hardware in a wide range of solid colors, patterns, and custom options. The Made in NC certification and North Carolina manufacturing footprint make 2 Hounds Design one of the most visible examples of successful American small business manufacturing in the pet supplies category. For dog owners who want USA-made pet gear with clinical-grade design thinking and verified domestic production, 2 Hounds Design delivers on both counts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 Hounds Design made in the USA?
Yes. 2 Hounds Design manufactures 4 verified products in Indian Trail, NC. 2 Hounds Design has been manufacturing its acclaimed Freedom No-Pull Harness in Indian Trail, North Carolina since 2003, growing from a one-woman basement operation into a 50-person manufacturing team producing American-made dog harnesses, collars, and leashes.
Where is 2 Hounds Design manufactured?
2 Hounds Design is headquartered in Indian Trail, NC. Manufacturing takes place in Indian Trail, NC.
What 2 Hounds Design products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified 2 Hounds Design products across Pet Supplies. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified American manufacturing.
When was 2 Hounds Design founded?
2 Hounds Design was founded in 2003. 2 Hounds Design has been manufacturing its acclaimed Freedom No-Pull Harness in Indian Trail, North Carolina since 2003, growing from a one-woman basement operation into a 50-person manufacturing team producing American-made dog harnesses, collars, and leashes.
Where can I buy 2 Hounds Design products?
Every 2 Hounds Design product listed here links to a trusted online store — a major retailer or the brand's own shop — where you can purchase directly.
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