Fishing and tackle shops add wholesale pet products by stocking a small line of dog items made in the shop's own name, logo and colors: weatherproof collars and leashes, bandanas, towels, travel bowls and plush toys that sit beside the rods, lures and boating gear. PrideBites makes these to order with a free mockup, minimums set per size and per design, and production of six to eight weeks before shipping.

This guide is for the owner, buyer or manager at a tackle shop, bait-and-tackle store or marina-side outfitter deciding whether a pet line fits the store.

Last updated: October 2026

Why would a tackle shop carry pet products?

Many anglers bring a dog to the dock, the boat ramp or the riverbank, and a tackle shop already knows who those customers are. Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA), so a large share of any shop's regulars go home to one.

A pet item sold under the shop's own name also does something a rod or a reel cannot. It is an easy add-on for a customer who is already at the counter, and it puts the shop's mark on the dog that rides along on every trip.

Where does a pet line fit in a tackle shop?

• Counter add-ons. Small one-size items near the register that go with any purchase.
• Trip gear. Collars, leashes and towels placed beside the boating and outdoor gear, where the dog-on-the-water customer already looks.
• Seasonal displays. Opening day, summer weekends and the holidays, when foot traffic and gift buying are highest.
• Online orders. A light, shippable item that suits the shop's web store as an add-on at checkout.

For similar retail cases, see the outdoor store guide and the sporting goods guide.

What sells in a tackle shop's pet line?

• Weatherproof collars and leashes. They suit wet docks and boat decks, and they carry a logo clearly.
• Towels. A practical item for a wet dog at the end of a day on the water.
• Collapsible travel bowls. Light, easy to pack and useful in the boat or the truck.
• Bandanas. One size, easy to display and a simple canvas for a logo or a fish graphic.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the shop's colors. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.

Start narrow. Two or three items near the register will tell you more than a full shelf. Bandanas, bowls and towels each avoid the sizing question, which keeps the first order simple.

How do minimums work for a tackle shop?

The minimum order quantity is per size and per design, and sizes cannot be mixed to reach a minimum. Collars and leashes come in sizes, so a shop that wants them should pick the sizes it will sell and plan the order around them. One-size items such as bandanas and bowls are the simplest place to start. Custom plush can go down to 250 units for a design, and quantity price breaks apply at thresholds that vary by product. The minimum order guide explains the rules in detail.

If the shop wants the line under its own label, private label is available.

What is the timeline?

Production is six to eight weeks and does not include shipping time. Custom plush can vary by complexity. Fishing retail follows the seasons, so count back from the date you want product on the shelf, add transit, and add the design and approval step in front of that. The seasonal merchandise guide covers planning short runs.

The design step is free. A custom mockup typically comes back within about 48 hours with no cost and no commitment. Free samples are available through an account executive.

Safety and sourcing

All products are safe for dogs and cats and are Proposition 65 compliant after safety testing. Manufacturing is in China and India, and shipping is by UPS and DHL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best first item for a tackle shop?

A bandana, a towel or a travel bowl. All three are easy to display near the register, and the one-size items keep the per-size minimum simple while you learn what your customers pick up.

Can we use our own logo and colors?

Yes. Products are made to your colors, logo and artwork. The process starts with a free mockup, typically back within about 48 hours, so you can see the design on the product before anything is ordered.

Can we sell it online as well as in the shop?

Yes. A pet line is light, ships well and gives the online shop an add-on that customers cannot find elsewhere under the shop's name.

Do we need pet industry experience?

No. PrideBites handles design, production and fulfillment from brief to doorstep and has worked with more than 500 brand partners. The shop brings its brand and its customers.

See your shop on the product

The fastest way to judge whether a pet line fits your shop is to see your name on it. Start a project for a free mockup, no cost and no commitment, or read more on reselling with PrideBites.