Product Review: 8-Way Lead by Bold Lead Designs (Jan 2014)
“Beautifully made and incredibly functional — built to last a lifetime.”
In the Media
From national TV features to award-winning craftsmanship, Bold Lead Designs has been recognized for excellence and innovation in the pet industry since 2008.
Honors & Awards
Best of Aurora Awards (2021–2024): Winner in Leather Goods Store category.
Pet Age Women of Influence (2016): Honoring Katrina Boldry’s leadership and innovation.
Pet Age 40 Under 40 (2015): Recognizing emerging pet industry leaders.
Aurora Business Recognition Award (2015): For contributions to local economic vitality.
Business Excellence Award (2015): Colorado Lending Source.
Top of The Town – 5280 Magazine (2015): Denver’s Customer Service All-Stars.
Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards Finalist (2014).
Articles & Press Mentions
5280 Magazine
Denver’s Customer Service All-Stars (2015)
Aurora Sentinel
Service Gear Specialty Helps Set Aurora’s Bold Lead Designs Apart
Denver Post
Business Q&A: Bold Lead Designs
Pet Age
Katrina Boldry of Bold Lead Designs
CoBizMag
Great Stuff Made Right Here in Colorado
Television & Media Features
Bold Lead Designs has been featured on major news and lifestyle programs celebrating our craftsmanship and community impact.
Appearances include:
• 9News KUSA – “Where in the Town”
• Aurora Channel 8 – Business Recognition Awards
• Colorado’s Everyday Show – Service harness segment
• Colorado’s Best
• Fox News – with Dan Daru
• Animal Planet –Rescue Dog to Super Dog episode
Radio, Podcasts & Interviews
Katrina has been invited to share her story and expertise on national podcasts and local radio shows, discussing entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and the impact of service dogs in people’s lives.
Featured appearances include:
• The Dog Show with Julie Forbes – Episode 335, “Gear that Gives Freedom”
• Made It In The States – Spotify Episode 10, “Crafting Independence”
• Colorado Everyday Show – segment on women-owned small businesses
• Aurora Business Spotlight – Radio interview highlighting community growth
• Pet Age Podcast – “Women of Influence: Katrina Boldry”
Service Dog Mobility Harness
How to Find the Right Fit
Trainer Lisa Gallegos walks through how to properly fit and use Bold Lead Designs’ Mobility Support Harness.
This feature highlights the craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and dedication that make BLD gear trusted by service-dog handlers worldwide.
National Features
Rescue Dog to Super Dog, Animal Planet, August 2017 — BLD’s Mobility Support Harness appears in this episode featuring LOLA’s training journey.
Martha Stewart’s American Made Finalist, August 2014 — Recognized nationally for handcrafted excellence.
The Grommet, February 2014 — Spotlighted for American-made innovation and quality.
Lucky Dog, CBS, November 2014 — BLD’s Mobility Support Harness featured as part of Sandy’s service-dog training episode.
Published Product Features
Proudly handcrafted in Aurora, Colorado since 2008.
