About Evo-Tac – Professional Working Dog Equipment UK

EvoTac: Crafted Through Experience, Engineered for Excellence

EvoTac, short for Evolution Tactical, is a premium brand dedicated to providing cutting-edge tactical equipment designed and inspired by those who rely on it in the most demanding environments. Founded by Craig Howarth, a former counter-terrorism special operations unit member, police dog handler, and instructor with nearly two decades of experience, EvoTac is built on a foundation of real-world operational expertise.

At EvoTac, we believe that equipment should last—not just in ideal conditions but in the harshest and most unpredictable environments. Every product is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring durability, reliability, and peak performance under pressure. Our designs are influenced by those who use them daily—handlers, trainers, operational personnel, and serious working dog owners—ensuring that every item we produce is not just functional but an extension of the user.

Why EvoTac?

EvoTac’s gear stands apart because it is born from operational experience. Unlike mass-market solutions, our products are rigorously tested in real-world scenarios. From police K9 units to military working dogs and personal protection teams, our equipment is crafted to withstand the very worst conditions, ensuring both handlers and their dogs can perform at their best.Uncompromising Durability: Our gear is built to last, using only the toughest materials capable of enduring extreme weather, rough terrain, and high-impact situations.Designed by Experts, Used by Professionals: EvoTac’s products are inspired by dynamic real-world handling, meaning they have been tested and refined by professionals who depend on them for their safety and success.

Performance for Those Who Demand the Best: Whether you are working with an elite service dog, a high-performance sporting dog, or a personal protection K9, EvoTac ensures that both you and your dog are equipped with gear that enhances efficiency, comfort, and safety

The EvoTac Standard

EvoTac is not just another tactical gear company—it is the result of years of operational insight, hands-on experience, and a relentless pursuit of quality. We understand that working dogs and their handlers require more than just basic equipment; they need solutions that integrate seamlessly with their movements, provide maximum control, and enhance overall performance.

Whether you are in law enforcement, military, search and rescue, or an experienced dog owner looking for the best in tactical gear, EvoTac delivers experience-based equipment solutions you can rely on.

For those who operate in high-stakes environments, performance is not optional—it’s essential. EvoTac exists to ensure you and your canine partner are always prepared for whatever the mission demands.

The Next Evolution

Joining the EvoTac journey is Liz Watson, an experienced pet and working dog trainer with more than a decade of hands-on experience supporting dogs and their owners.

As a Master Trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers, Liz brings professional knowledge and practical insight, focusing on equipment that supports effective training, confident handling and the relationship between dog and handler.

While EvoTac was founded on operational experience, Liz brings a wider perspective from family pets and young puppies to advanced working and search dogs.

Together, this experience will help EvoTac expand its range with dependable equipment for dogs and handlers across every stage of canine life.

Our philosophy remains unchanged:

If we wouldn’t trust it with our own dogs, we won’t put it in the EvoTac range.