Up Country is 40! Celebrating 15 Years With Pawsitively Marblehead

Here at Up Country, we are proudly celebrating 40 years in business! This would not be possible without the support and collaboration of some outstanding retailers. To mark this milestone, we’re shining a spotlight on those retailers who’ve stuck with us for years, helping us bring style and comfort to countless furry friends. One of these is the fabulous Pawsitively Marblehead! Learn more about them in our interview below. 

Why and when did you start your company?

Pawsitively Marblehead was started a little over 15 years ago, and my husband, James, and I took over the business in 2019 (5 years ago this summer!).  We love pets and love being able to run a business in our hometown! 

Tell us a little about your store and the area you are located.

We are located in a small seaside town, Marblehead, MA, which is just north of Boston.  Our pet boutique prides itself on carrying high quality, primarily local brands that fit into our customers' coastal & outdoor lifestyle.  Our business also offers dog daycare, dog walking and pet sitting, which gives us even more opportunities to tailor product suggestions to client's pets that we work so closely with on a regular basis. 

How did you find out about the Up Country brand and when did you start selling our products?

We have been carrying Up Country products, including many custom patterned items, since 2009!

What is a customer favorite, or your favorite design and why?

Our top sellers overall are definitely Daisys & Colorful Hearts.  Recently, Cherry Blossoms & Sharks have become really popular.  And of course, we LOVE our custom collars & leashes - the design process is so fun, and it's so special to have products specific for our town!

Anything else you would like to say about Up Country?

We love the brand for both their quality and excellent designs. Our customers come in specifically asking for new Up Country patterns because they are so loyal to the brand and are excited to see what's new!