A plush comfort dog · Handcrafted in the USA

The Magic of Trouble the Dog®

Trouble the Dog is a global character, a plush comfort dog — made right here in America. His iconic, expressive face attracts kids, college students, adults and seniors like a magnet.

But he is so much more than a plush. Trouble is used by first responders across the country as a therapeutic tool for people in crisis. See more at The Kennek Foundation.

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Keepsake quality

100% Made
in America

★ ★ ★

From Trouble's mailbag

Letters arrive nearly every week.

“Just a quick note to let you know my Trouble Dogs arrived yesterday. I LOVE them and love the quality. You guys were one of my better online buying decisions!”

Marie K, Cape Coral, FLA.

“The prices of everything from materials and labor to shipping and utilities have gone up so much since the pandemic ………the costs must be passed along. Trouble is well made & does such good for all who receive him…….the cost is well worth the great product”

Sue M, Marblehead, MA.

A smiling little girl holding Trouble the Dog

The magic of Trouble the Dog®

We call him an angel in disguise.

Trouble the Dog® is a global comfort dog for all ages. His iconic, expressive face attracts people like a magnet. They seem to be able to feel his “energy.” Inexplicably, Trouble helps people hope, believe and dream. We call him an angel in disguise.

The Trouble proposition is simple: he’s a comforting companion in a complicated world.

Made in America Crafted with care Designed to comfort Built to last

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Handcrafted with love…

Trouble, made in the USA

One of the rare plush pups 100% made in the USA

Trouble the Dog® is a rare plush pup that is 100% made in the USA. People whisper all their “troubles” into his soft, waiting ear and he helps them smile. Kids love to give Trouble the Dog as a gift to other kids who might need a hug. A proven therapy dog, Trouble is “on call” 24/7.

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Story time

Trouble the Dog’s cartoon makes kids smile!

Trouble in the wild

Cincinnati Zoo cubs go wild for Trouble stuffed comfort animal!

Cincinnati Zoo tiger cub with Trouble the Dog

Cincinnati Zoo tiger cub playing with Trouble the Dog

Cincinnati Zoo tiger cubs cuddling Trouble the Dog

When night falls

Trouble also rides with first responders.

Through our charitable arm, The Kennek Foundation, Trouble dogs ride in cruisers, firetrucks and ambulances — placed in the hands of first responders and victim advocates as a therapeutic tool for people in crisis.

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By day a keepsake.
By night, on call.