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K9 Connectables

K9 Connectables creates interactive, connectable enrichment toys designed to keep dogs mentally stimulated, engaged and entertained.

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Founder(s)

James McIlvenna

Co-founder

Lauren McIlvenna

Co-founder

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K9 Connectables is an Irish pet products company that designs interactive, connectable dog toys to provide mental stimulation, encourage natural hunting and problem-solving behaviours, and help reduce boredom. Its treat-based enrichment toys can be combined in different ways to create varying levels of challenge for dogs.

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