our story
 When you hold a piece of professional K9 equipment from Horton’s, it’s not just rich in features and quality; it’s also rich in history.
Founded in 1972 by Robert Horton, Horton’s Handcrafted Quality K9 equipment has a long-standing history of quality and excellence. Past As the ’70’s decade began, Robert and a few other pivotal dog trainers came together to form the Greater Atlanta Schutzhund Club. Due to its infancy, the club was without proper training equipment with which to use. Robert took the initiative to start creating high quality equipment on which his friends and fellow trainers could use and rely. From his small workshop in Marietta, Georgia, he turned a hobby into a family-owned and operated business. His first-hand knowledge of the equipment required for successful dog-training led to the creation of the high caliber items that are seen from Horton’s Handcrafted Quality K9 equipment today. Most importantly, Robert Horton instilled and imparted in his son, that which makes Horton’s the oldest and largest custom manufacturer of canine equipment in the United States. Since his early years, Paul Horton was reared in his father’s workshop, surrounded by the dog-training world. Having apprenticed under his father and working alongside his father for years, Paul’s natural talent for designing and manufacturing canine equipment to meet the needs of today’s trainers emerged.
Continuing his father’s legacy of handcrafted, quality canine training equipment, Paul Sr. ensures that future generations of dog-trainers can rely on the craftsmanship and excellence that has become associated with the Horton name by imparting the same knowledge, skills, and values to his son, Paul Jr. Future Their support of canine training and canine sporting events and organizations are maintained through meeting and exceeding their clients’ needs and expectations. As always, the Hortons take extreme pride and honor in the service requested of them by the United States armed forces and various law enforcement agencies. The Hortons will always stand by the 100% guarantee of their products, and the pride, quality, and legacy that they bring into the future will be evident in the equipment you receive. |
Quality
We know that every collar, every harness, every lead—everything we make—is going to belong to someone like us. Our equipment will lead, protect, and enable your K-9 to perform at its best no matter what’s at stake.
So whether you’re heading into the toughest competition of your life, or putting it all on the line to protect someone else’s life, you’ll always know that through our equipment, we’re there with you. We have been since the beginning. We will be through the end.
Teamwork
Horton’s has been manufacturing professional K-9 equipment longer than any other continually owned, family run company in the United States. Our unmatched experience and expertise is translated into a distinct advantage for each and every customer we serve.
Respect
Each piece of handcrafted leather comes from what we believe are the finest tannerys in the United States. Our specifications are the most rigid and demanding in the industry. And once you’ve seen and held a Horton product, you’ll understand the heirloom quality that has made Horton’s the choice of K-9 professionals for decades.
Responsibility
There’s more to the special relationship between you and your canine—and Horton’s.
You see, we’re not just great designers and skilled craftsmen; we’re canine professionals, too. As a matter of fact, everyone at Horton’s has the same kind of passion for the care, training, and lifelong commitment to these amazing animals.
That’s why each piece of leather we use is from the finest US tannery,
Our Mission
We guarantee it.
Our Vision
Every inch of leather, in every Horton’s K-9 Product is rigidly specified, hand selected, and furnished only by the finest US tanneries.
If you’re in the military, keep on protecting this great land. We’ll welcome you home as a hero. If you’re in law enforcement, keep on locking up the bad guys. You will always have our support. If you’re competing, keep on bringing home the gold. We’ll cheer for you. And while you’re busy making your own legends, we’ll be busy making the legendary Horton’s K-9 Equipment that will get you there—and back.