IN THE BEGINNING ... there were two friends, Beth (the human) and Lizzy (the dog). Beth, being environmentally conscious, inventive, and entrepreneurial, was determined to make the perfect dog toy for Lizzy. She made prototypes for Lizzy to "try out" on her own and also with her doggie pals down at the local park. It didn’t take long for Beth to hone in on a dog toy that Lizzy found irresistible—The Bonker Ball (TM)—and the rest, as they say, is history. Lizzy loved her Bonker Ball (TM) so much that she carried it proudly everywhere she went. Every time Beth and Lizzy went to the park, someone would ask, "Where did you get that cool dog toy?" and "Where can I get one?" This got Beth thinking about commerce, and quality dog toys for beloved pets, and being creative, which all led to the idea of marketing the Bonker Ball (TM). Thanks to Lizzy, Rocket Dog was launched in 1997, and now we are exploding with quality dog leashes, collars, and toys (including the original convertible leads by Rocket Dog of Vermont) and more.
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Gloria on Apr 11, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second leash. I have my previous one for years but lost it on a trip so I had to reorder but was completely worth it!
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Sherry on Feb 16, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThe quality of the leash is great. It’s so nice to have a leash that doesn’t weigh a lot. Very easy to use and secure on my dog.
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Bree on Feb 3, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI have loved these leashes for a long time. I'm always excited to get more and add to my collection. I love the different color options as well
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Etsy buyer on Mar 26, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI'm a big fan of the convertible slip lead. It allows us to use the lead even if she isn't wearing a collar, or if we need to be very sure that a broken collar won't result in her being free, while still using the standard leash most of the time. It's surprising that so few brands make this style. Our first leash a decade ago for our pup was this same leash, and the spring in the clip finally gave up the ghost, so we immediately decided to replace it with a duplicate!
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Sara on Feb 25, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made, and will make walking shelter dogs much easier!
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Rachael on Feb 15, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAmazing leash made out of good quality material. My new favorite!
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Kerri on Dec 31, 2025
5 out of 5 starsBackup lead to keep in the side by side. Love that it will work both with a collar and as a slip lead.
About RocketDogofVT
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Beth and Sunny working the booth -
Lizzy - Beth's first golden companion and the inspiration for Rocket Dog of VT -
Quality leashes in a rainbow of colors -
Bonker Balls (TM) - where it all began
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Beth Booraem
Owner
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Lizzy
Inspiration
Lizzy was my first golden friend. She was the inspiration for the Bonker Ball (TM) and is THE Rocket Dog of VT.
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Sunny
Product Tester/Model
Sunny (Ray of Sunshine), helped test my products, demonstrate their use on walks to the lake, and model them for pictures used in my shop. Sunny is no longer with me, but she will be remembered as the happiest dog in the land.
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