We love you guys like family! But we also love our real families so this year we’re taking a small holiday break to spend time with our loved ones. The shop will be open by appointment only December 24 through January 2 but otherwise closed, and you can expect a delay in email and phone […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
The advent calendar is one of the most time-honored holiday traditions. Part of the fun is revealing what is behind each tiny door as the days count down to Christmas. Here at Paco Collars, we decided that we wanted to create an advent calendar for everyone to enjoy along with us, but instead of chocolates […]
Yep, that time of year is sneaking up on us again but never fear, we’re here to help! Refer to our handy dandy guide below to help plan your holiday gift giving. Remember, our general turnaround time is 2-3 weeks though we may be able to fast track certain requests through faster. Allow maximum allowance […]
It seems like just yesterday Ana Poe picked up her first piece of leather and made a leash, and then collar, for her muse, Paco. A few months later, in October 2002, Paco Collars was officially born and the rest is history. Nowadays, Paco Collars is bigger than any one person, but the same ethics […]
We want to let you know that due to the rising costs of leather, hardware, and other supplies, we will be raising our prices beginning October 1st 2012. We have not changed our prices for almost 10 years but in order to maintain the high quality of our products we need to make some minimal […]
To celebrate the year of the Dragon, our newest laser etched design features Quetzalcoatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god (okay, calling him a “dragon” may be a stretch but we’ve got wikipedia on our side). The image of Quetzalcoatl has varied through the millenia, but this version by renown artist Jesse Hernandez blends, according to […]
Every quadrennial we join as a nation to celebrate our athletes in the Olympic Games. It’s fun and all, but have you ever thought, “Hmmm, if they just had a competition for ______ then my dog could be a gold medal winner.” Well here’s your chance… This week, we at Paco Collars are hosting the […]
As foster dog Aloo (“Looie”) makes her transition into a permanent member of the Paco crew this week, we couldn’t help but notice the coincidental timing: foster-mom Josie is becoming an official “mom” right around Mother’s Day. Seriously, how perfect is that? It started us thinking about how dog-moms deserve the same recognition as human-moms […]
It’s our biggest giveaway yet! This February, we will be holding a “Spread the Love” promotion. For every collar purchased during the month of February at regular price, we will donate one* to a shelter or rescue! Now here is the fun part: YOU get to nominate and vote on the recipient shelters and rescues! […]
Since a lot of our job is comprised of giving advice to dog owners, we figured we’d formalize the deal by offering a weekly time slot for exactly that purpose. Introducing “Free Dog Advice Thursdays” at the shop from 5-7 pm! If you have a question about your four-legged friend, feel free to drop by […]