Reviews

This page is not a highlight reel. It's a record: reviews left by people who already own these pieces, most of them written before Ondo carried the line, and photos sent in by customers here in Canada. We're collecting them here as they were written, translated where needed, unedited otherwise.

Reviews from Korea

The reviews below were left in Korean on Merlot's official store, merlotstore.com, for the exact pieces we carry: Ardor Harness, Ardor Free Leash, Ardor Collar, MonoLight Suit, and Ain Coat. We translated them into English, keeping the original meaning and wording as close as we could. These are reviews of the product, written by its owners, before it reached Ondo, not reviews of Ondo itself, and not the same as the reviews on our own product pages.

It's lighter than other harnesses. My dog's instinct to run ahead can't really be trained away, but with just a couple of tugs on the leash he slows down. I've used several harnesses and leashes but with this one, wrestling with him takes so much less effort. Highly recommend.

Ardor™ Harness

A stable, secure harness. No pressure on the neck area, and the color is just right. My poodle is 7.5kg.

Ardor™ Harness

I bought the Ardor Harness in Black first, and when the Free Leash came out I ordered Black to match as a set. Having my hands free is so convenient, and the carabiner clip feels secure. I'd had a P-clip style leash from another brand come undone before, so I only use carabiner styles now. The harness and leash as a set feel sleek, sturdy, and I'm satisfied.

Ardor™ Free Leash

My dog is a 12kg Jindo girl. Goes well with the raincoat, lightweight, and I like that it's hands-free with a waist attachment option too.

Ardor™ Free Leash

Sturdy and good grip, but the leash is a bit stiff, which is a little disappointing.

Ardor™ Free Leash

Bought it as a set, the color is so pretty and looks great on my dog. The material is soft and cushioned so it's comfortable to hold too! You can adjust it to the neck size, so I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

Ardor™ Collar

I'd been waiting for the leash to come out, so I bought it the moment it launched! I was debating between the thin and thick leash width, but the thin one turned out to be just right for my 6kg dog! Also nice that you don't need to order a separate nametag, you can just add it on.

Ardor™ Collar

My dog loves doing the 'worm dance,' so I bought this to protect her skin, but I was worried it might be too thin and tear. It's actually lightweight, and while you can see through it a bit, it's not quite mesh either, an unusual material. Very satisfied, so I bought the orange one too.

MonoLight™ Suit

My dog loves playing fetch on grass and lawns, so it used to be a whole task picking off all the grass bits when we got home. Put it on him for the first time and he wore it without any discomfort, played fetch just fine, and when we got home there were only one or two blades of grass stuck to his feet, nice and clean. I like it.

MonoLight™ Suit

So cute!! Now I actually look forward to rain. The size didn't fit at first, so I bought the one they recommended, and I'm glad I did! Thank you!!

Ain™ Coat

It's waterproof but a thin material, which actually makes it more satisfying. Other raincoats feel a bit stiff, but this one is soft and drapey, the color is pretty, and my dog doesn't seem uncomfortable in it either! [...] Sizing was a miss on my part, but the product itself is satisfying! Next time I'll size up.

Ain™ Coat

The Merlot pieces on this page are officially imported into Canada and carried by Ondo, not resold from a marketplace listing and not shipped in from another country on your behalf. That means no customs delay and no import fee waiting at your door. What arrives is the same product reviewed above, shipped and returned within Canada.

From Canadian Homes

Photos sent in by customers after their orders arrived: dogs in their Ardor gear and MonoLight Suits, exactly as worn, exactly as sent.

Ain™ Coat in lavender worn by a dog in Canada, customer photo Ain™ Coat in lime green worn by a dog outdoors, customer photo Ardor™ Collar clip and leash detail, customer photo Ardor™ Collar on a dog outdoors among flowers, customer photo Ardor™ Free Leash in pink on a dog outdoors, customer photo Ardor™ Free Leash on a dog on a walk, customer photo Ardor™ Harness in yellow, close-up on a dog, customer photo Ardor™ Harness in pink on a dog, customer photo MonoLight™ Suit worn by a dog indoors, customer photo MonoLight™ Suit in orange worn by a dog outdoors, customer photo MonoLight™ Suit worn by a dog at night in the city, customer photo

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