Lucy’s Barkery — Expert Pet Accessories, Food & Gear for Dogs & Cats


Expert Reviews — Dogs & Cats

Expert gear
for every dog
and every cat.

GPS trackers, harnesses, cat trees, pet food and accessories — reviewed by CPDT-KA certified behaviorist Lucy Hartwell. Plus free tools to help you choose smarter.

300+ Dog Reviews

169+ Cat Reviews

CPDT-KA Certified

Scroll to meet the cats
Live GPS
Max — Front Yard
Battery

14 Days

Monthly Food Cost
~$48 / dog

300+ Dog Reviews
169+ Cat Reviews
GPS Trackers Tested
Pet Food Reviewed
CPDT-KA Certified
Free Pet Tools
Chewy Affiliate Shop
USA Recommendations
300+ Dog Reviews
169+ Cat Reviews
GPS Trackers Tested
Pet Food Reviewed
CPDT-KA Certified
Free Pet Tools
Chewy Affiliate Shop
USA Recommendations

Two Expert Silos

Separate guides for
dogs and cats.

Two dedicated sections — accessories, food, GPS and health. No mixing, no noise.

300+ Reviews · GPS · Food · Gear

Dogs

GPS trackers, harnesses, no-pull leads, collars, food reviews and safety gear — all tested by Lucy on real dogs.

169+ Reviews · Trees · GPS · Food

Cats

Cat trees, GPS trackers, wall shelves, litter boxes, food reviews and outdoor enclosures — for real cat households.

Free Pet Tools

Tools pet owners
actually need.

Built from real Reddit pain points. No signup required.

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GPS Tracker Finder
4 questions → exact tracker recommendation for your dog or cat. Battery, weight, budget matched.
Try it →

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Pet Food Cost Calculator
Monthly and annual food costs by pet size, food type, and brand tier. Kibble vs raw vs wet compared.
Calculate →

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Portion Size Calculator
Daily food portions by weight, age, breed size and activity level. Prevent overfeeding and underfeeding.
Calculate →

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Harness Size Finder
Chest girth + weight → correct harness size across 12 major brands. No more returns.
Coming soon

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Annual Pet Cost Calculator
True annual cost of owning a dog or cat — food, vet, gear, grooming, insurance. Eye-opening.
Coming soon

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Pet Age Calculator
Real dog and cat years — not the outdated 7x formula. Based on actual biological age research.
Coming soon

Interactive Tool

Find the right GPS tracker.

4 questions. One precise recommendation.

What kind of pet are you tracking?
Determines collar fit, weight limits, and waterproofing needs.

How active is your pet?
Activity determines battery drain, durability, and GPS refresh rate.


What matters most to you?
Each tracker excels in different areas.



What is your budget?
We recommend best value, not most expensive.



Top Pick for You

Free Tool

Pet Food Cost Calculator

How much does it cost to feed your dog or cat each month? Find out — and compare food types.

Monthly Food Cost




Estimated Monthly Cost

Daily Portion Size





Daily Portion

Lucy Hartwell
CPDT-KA Certified
CPDT-KA — Cert. Council for Professional Dog Trainers
IAABC Member Since 2015
AKC CGC Evaluator
12+ Years Animal Behavior
2,000+ Animals Assessed

Meet the Expert

Lucy Hartwell, CPDT-KA

Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Animal Behaviorist

Lucy Hartwell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 12 years of hands-on experience working with dogs and cats across the United States. She brings a science-backed, force-free methodology to every product review on this site.

Before founding Lucy’s Barkery, Lucy spent six years as a staff behaviorist at a high-intake animal shelter in Portland, Oregon, where she assessed, rehabilitated, and placed over 2,000 animals. Every product reviewed is personally tested — often on the 14 dogs and 3 cats she fosters each year.

Certification
CPDT-KA, Cert. Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Experience
12+ years, 2,000+ animals assessed
Memberships
IAABC Full Member, AKC CGC Evaluator
Testing Method
Real-world testing on foster animals

Real Reviews

Trusted by 5,000+ pet parents.

★★★★★

“Lucy’s Tractive GPS review was the most thorough I found anywhere. She tested it across three trail runs and noted the exact signal lag. Bought it that same day.”

Marcus W., Denver CO
2 German Shepherds
★★★★★

“My outdoor cat kept disappearing for days. Used the GPS Finder and found the right lightweight tracker in minutes. No more 2am panic searches.”

Priya S., Austin TX
1 outdoor cat, Tiger
★★★★★

“Lucy is an actual certified trainer. Her escape-artist harness comparison saved me from buying three wrong products. The Julius K9 worked first time.”

Diane K., Portland OR
Houdini, Beagle mix

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Your pet deserves gear
that actually works.

Expert reviews. Real testing. Free tools. Shop on Chewy.