SwiftPaws on 'Shark Tank': What is the cost, who is the founder, and how to keep your dog active and healthy
Dogs are very intelligent and active creatures. So, this means that they have to be mentally and physically stimulated regularly to keep them healthy and happy. Nearly all pet parents have experienced the destructive consequences of a bored dog when they aren't given a proper and fun outlet to release all their pent-up energy. If you're tired of purchasing a new toy every week for your highly active dog, or have a dog that gets bored of its toys easily, then SwiftPaws might just be what you and your dog need!
SwiftPaws is the perfect way to bond with your pup while ensuring they get the physical and mental enrichment they need to live a happy and healthy life. SwiftPaws' founder Meghan Wolfgram will be pitching this fun interactive pet toy on the upcoming episode 19 of 'Shark Tank' Season 13, before the Sharks- Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, and Daymond John. Will Wolfgram be able to 'lure' the Sharks into investing in her lure chasing course business for dogs? Keep reading to find out.
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What is SwiftPaws?
As pup parents, it's our job to keep our furry family members happy & healthy. Just like humans, pups need to keep their minds and bodies active. Daily exercise can help address issues such as pet obesity and destructive behaviors that can be triggered by boredom. SwiftPaws is a novel type of enrichment that offers a great way to give your pup both mental & physical exercise all while having fun!
We all know that dogs love nothing more than a game of chase, SwiftPaws took this already fun game and elevated it by turning it into a lure chasing course for dogs with its flagship product that features a flag attached to a line that gets activated when the motor is turned on, Once the line is activated watch your dog have the time of his life chasing the flag to his heart's content.
"SwiftPaws® is a health & wellness lifestyle brand for pets. We believe pets deserve to live their very best lives & we make beautifully playful products that help them do just that! We are a team of passionate pet people from across the USA with headquarters on the east coast of Central Florida," claims the brand. "Our flagship product, SwiftPaws Home allows you to create the best game of chase ever in your very own backyard. It’s easy to set up, and perfect for people with busy schedules that still want to give their pet great healthy exercise while having fun. Pet owners, industry professionals, and most importantly the animals themselves LOVE SwiftPaws," states the brand's website.
Who is the founder of SwiftPaws?
Meghan Wolfgram founded SwiftPaws with the vision to help pets live better, more fulfilled lives. Passionate about all animals from a young age, Meghan went on to work directly with veterinarians, behaviorists, industry professionals, and trainers before founding SwiftPaws. Inspired by her miniature pinscher, Pretzel, and growing love for canine sports, the first homemade version of SwiftPaws was built with the help of her family in 2011.
After years of making professional-grade equipment that pioneered the production of safe, fun, and durable products, SwiftPaws commercial equipment became the standard for organizations all over the country. Meghan even worked directly with zoos across the world contributing to big cat enrichment programs. With a passion for animal enrichment, Meghan was determined to find a way to bring fun to backyards everywhere.
"Meghan has always loved animals and has a passion for giving them the best life they can possibly have. She has worked with dog behaviorists and trainers, collaborated with zoos on enrichment for cheetahs and other species, and has countless hours developing and using SwiftPaws products. Now, she’s able to bring enrichment, exercise, and fun to pets everywhere with SwiftPaws Home. Meghan’s pups, Pretzel and Piper, know just how awesome it is to have SwiftPaws Home in your own backyard," reveals the brand's website.
What is the cost and where to buy SwiftPaws from?
SwiftPaws is available in two variants:
Home Original: It comprises of SwiftPaws main home unit that powers the course, remote, 3 pulleys, battery, charger, flags, line, line winder, stakes, tethers, and tote bag. "Courses up to 300' • Remote Controlled • Speeds up to 30 mph • 10 mins of Run Time," claims the brand.
Home Plus: This variant comes with SwiftPaws Home Plus main unit, remote, 5 pulleys, battery, charger, flags, line, line winder, stakes, tethers, and tote bag. It courses up to 750', speeds up to 36 mph, and has a run time of 30 mins.
The Home Original retails for $449.99, while the Home Plus retails for $749.99, but is currently available at a discounted price of $699.99. Aside from these tow variants the brand also sells several bundles and additional accessories that can be added to the A=SwiftPaw unit to make the chasing game even more enriching for your pooch. You can purchase these toys from the brand's website here.
Where is SwiftPaws now?
In 2017, the concept for the first version of SwiftPaws Home was born. After a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $70,000, SwiftPaws Home was produced on a smaller scale from 2018 until 2020 when the company was able to take on some investment to increase production & grow the team. Now, with over 3,000+ units sold nationwide, Meghan and her team are looking to make an even bigger impact with the introduction of SwiftPaws Home Plus on Indiegogo.
Who will steal the deal?
Kevin O'Leary or Robert Herjavec might try to steal the deal. Although the brand's sales numbers and profit margins will ultimately be the major deciding factor for the sharks on whether to invest in the business or not. So, we will just have to wait and watch to see if the Sharks even make a deal.
'Shark Tank' Season 13 Episode 19 airs on ABC on April 8, 2022, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like Lucy Drawing Tool, SwiftPaws, The Dirty Cookie, and BusyBoxSign.
Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. Not just that, you can also watch old seasons and episodes on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.