Jae Thomas
Contributing Writer
Jae Thomas has tested nearly every type of dog gear on the market—multiple times. As a long-time gear reviewer in the pet space and as a professional dog trainer, Jae has an eye for dog leashes that sit at the intersection of safety, convenience, and price point.
Jae has tested dog gear with a huge variety of breeds, including working Malamutes bred for pulling when she worked as a kennel assistant at a Malamute kennel.
Jae Thomas is an e-commerce journalist, editor, and dog trainer based in Colorado. She graduated from the New York University journalism program in 2020, and has written and edited commerce content for publications like Mashable, Apartment Therapy, Bon Appetít, Whole Dog Journal, Chewy, CNN Underscored, and more.
Jae is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, and teaches agility, rally, and other dog sports at Canine Athletics Training Center in Boulder County. Jae uses her background in dog sports and behavior to test outdoor-focused dog gear focused on fit, comfort, safety, and functionality for dogs and their owners.
Jae shares her life with two dogs: mixed breed Miso, and Rough Collie, Dashi. Jae competes in conformation, agility, rally, herding, barn hunt, scent work, and other sports with her dogs and is a pro at traveling, camping, hiking, and adventuring with canine companions in tow.
