About
Nahak is a canadian manufacturing company specialized in the production of innovative and quality gear for active dogs owners.
All our products are proudly made in Canada.
From passion to business
Owners of a pack of around twenty dogs, harnessed canine sports have been an integral part of our lifestyle for over fifteen years now. It's this shared passion for dogs, the outdoors and nature that led us to found Nahak in 2015 and propels the evolution of our business year after year.
Creating synergy between dog and human
Having run a dog shelter for many years, we've seen first-hand the positive impact that harnessed canine sports can have on the mental and physical health of our rescues. We are convinced that integrating different sporting activities with your canine companion on a daily basis takes the dog-human relationship to another level, and we want to contribute to this by offering a wide range of safe equipment adapted to the needs of dog owners.
When know-how, performance
and design are one and the same
Offering evolving products adapted to the needs of both canine and human athletes is a priority for us. As we know, dogs are far from delicate with the equipment they use.
As a result, every piece of equipment we develop is the result of a rigorous creative process and in-depth knowledge based on long experience in the canine world.
The company
Visible from Highway 20, our 10,000-square-foot production workshop has been located in the municipality of Laurier-Station since June 2017. We are fortunate to share the Nahak adventure with a wonderful team of oassinnés. Our products are available for sale in over 300 points of sale in Quebec in addition to being used throughout North America thanks to our online boutique.
Our values
Our values are an integral part of our company's DNA and influence the decisions we make every day.
Local sourcing
We push the notion of locally made products even further by putting all our energy into sourcing the most local fabrics and hardwares possible. To date, more than half of the raw materials we use are manufactured in Canada and the United States. We are thus reducing our environmental footprint as much as possible and are constantly looking for new suppliers to shorten our supply chain.
Local manufacturing
All our products are made right here in Canada in our production workshop in Laurier-Station, QC. In an industry where the made in China is very present and where several companies simply put their logo on products developed and manufactured in Asia, we are proud to offer products entirely developed, tested and manufactured locally.
Protecting the environment
The environment is at the heart of our concerns and one of the reasons why we prioritize local manufacturing and sourcing of local raw materials. Of course, the actions we have put in place do not stop there : optimization of production to limit waste, no plastic used for the packaging of our products, online orders shipped in compostable bags, use of 100% recycled paper for all printing carried out by the company, promoting the purchase of used machinery and equipment are some of the practices we are putting forward to help our planet.
Creation of quality job
By manufacturing locally, we ensure that we have full control over the working conditions and environment in which our employees operate. Providing a stimulating work environment, good work conditions and the opportunity to easily reconcile work and personal life is a priority for us.
An ethical distribution network
Animal welfare is at the heart of our priorities. As a result, our products are available in over 300 retailers and none of these sell dogs or cats (unless they come from a shelter). Puppy mills and feline overpopulation are a sad reality in Quebec province and we do not, in any way, want to partner with companies contributing to these issues.
Rewards won
Since its creation in 2015, Nahak has distinguished itself on several occasions, earning it numerous accolades.
| Nom du prix | Organisateur | Année | Mention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauréat au gala Les Pléiades dans la catégorie E-Commerce / Commerce de détail | Chambre de commerce et d’industrie du Grand Lévis | 2023 | La réputation de Nahak n’est plus à faire; des produits de qualité, une conception et une fabrication québécoise, ainsi qu’un excellent service sont ce à quoi le client peut s’attendre en se procurant nos produits. |
| Bourse d’honneur | Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation | 2019 | Bourse d’honneur visant à encourager de jeunes entrepreneurs (35 ans et moins) ayant fondé une entreprise depuis moins de 5 ans et dont le projet se démarque par son aspect innovant et son potentiel de développement. |
| HR Best Practices Award (Company with 30 employees or less) | SADC de Lotibnière | 2019 | Environnement de travail stimulant et dynamique, responsabilisation des employés, semaine de 4 jours, horaires flexibles, 3 semaines de vacances après 1 an d’ancienneté, assurances collectives et plein de beaux chiens au travail sont quelques unes des pratiques que nous sommes fiers d’appliquer pour notre superbe équipe et qui nous a valu ce prix ! |
| Prix « Visionnaire » – Gala 20e année «Lancement d’une entreprise» | Entrepreneuriat Québec | 2015 | Fort d’un succès remarquable depuis ses débuts en 2015, et ce pour bien des raisons. Un entrepreneur passionné, ayant une attitude exceptionnelle, et un grand souci du détail, autant dans la conception de ses produits que dans l’image véhiculée. Voilà la recette d’un succès d’affaires assuré. Nahak Sports, une entreprise qui a du chien! |