Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee handles product testing for ThePetGearList. Jordan shares a house with two dogs (a 60-lb mixed breed and a small terrier) and one cat, so gear gets tested across very different size and behavior needs before anything gets recommended. Before starting this site, Jordan worked at a mid-size animal shelter for five years, fitting harnesses and crates on hundreds of dogs of every size and temperament and seeing firsthand which gear held up to daily shelter use and which fell apart in a month. Every guide on this site is built the same way: buy or borrow the leading options in a category, run them for at least two weeks with real pets, and note the specific failure points — a harness buckle that cracked, a crate latch that a strong dog worked open, a feeder that clogged. The cheapest option that survives that test gets recommended first.

How Long Do Dog Harnesses Last? The Surprisingly Honest Answer (2026)

October 6, 2026September 26, 2026 by Jordan Lee

How long do dog harnesses last? For most everyday nylon or mesh harnesses, the honest answer is somewhere between 6 months and 2 years, depending on how often your dog wears it, how hard they pull, and how often it gets soaked in mud, rain, or saltwater. A harness used for a daily neighborhood walk … Read more

How Often Should You Replace a Dog Bed? The Surprisingly Simple Answer (2026)

October 6, 2026September 25, 2026 by Jordan Lee

How often should you replace a dog bed? As a general rule, every 1-3 years for a well-made bed with normal use — but the real answer depends far more on wear signs than on the calendar. What Actually Wears a Dog Bed Out Body weight, chewing and digging habits, and how often the cover … Read more

Do You Need a Slow Feeder Bowl? The Surprisingly Honest Answer (2026)

October 6, 2026September 24, 2026 by Jordan Lee

do you need a slow feeder bowl for your dog or cat

Do you need a slow feeder bowl, or is it just another trendy pet product? For most dogs and cats who eat quickly, yes — a slow feeder genuinely helps, and it’s one of the few “trendy” pet products backed by real veterinary reasoning rather than marketing. What Problem Does a Slow Feeder Actually Solve? … Read more