News, reviews and articles about pet gadgets and accessories.
NEWS – Everyone thinks they understand their dog. It loves them, right? But dogs have a range of emotions, just like their humans do. Understanding those emotions can help when the pup acts out. That’s where Petpuls comes in. A CES Innovation Award winner in 2021, Petpuls claims to be able to interpret Fido’s woofs …
What’s that Spot? You’re sad? Understand your pup with Petpuls Read More
NEWS – Many years ago I had a Corgi who was a little escape artist. When we lived at our first house, she and her sister dug under the fence one time and went trotting down the road like little bandits. When we moved to where we live now, we had to put Kasey on …
Halo is a smart collar for your dog that uses GPS to create fences Read More
NEWS – I have a question for you dog owners out there. What is the worst part of walking your pooch? If you didn’t say picking up and carrying around their poo, then you and I need to talk. The act itself is never fun, and carrying around that bag of joy isn’t either. Enter …
NEWS – Every other month, I get a rather unusual item in my Amazon Subscribe and Save bundle: A fuzzy, squeaky duck. This dog toy for $3.75 is sold by Outward Hound under the brand name “Invincibles.” And that’s a bit of an overstatement. My two pups have proved over and over that these toys …
Outward Hound dog toy isn’t “invincible” but it’s pretty good Read More
NEWS – As we continue to work from home, there’s been one consistent challenge: Our dogs. They might be sweet and silent for hours, but as soon as that conference call starts, they suddenly need to bark at every squirrel, bird or leaf that passes by the window. Or they absolutely must chase each other …
Slow feeder keeps dogs quiet and occupied…at least, for a while Read More
NEWS – Walking my dog is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. It’s a great excuse to get outdoors and get both of us some exercise. What’s not fun is carting around her poop. And of course, she always seems to do her business right at the beginning of our walk. …
No more carrying your dog’s doo for you with this hands-free dog waste bag holder Read More
REVIEW – Our 10-year-old Border collie mix, Pepper, is a full-figured girl who is as likely to eat any food she finds as she is to eat anything else—including, but not limited to, a box of tissues, a glass Christmas ornament or a pair of ear plugs. She also tends to be a lazy lady …
Sure Petcare Animo Dog Activity and Behavior Monitor review Read More
REVIEW – This is my pooch. Her name is Lani, and she can be hairy. And that is a Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer. It’s designed to remove said hairs from couches, fabrics, and whatnot. Lani vs. Lilly. Epic hair battle. Who wins? To the review! What is it? It’s a pet hair remover, …
NEWS – The first time we tried walking our two dogs together, it could have been a YouTube hit if anyone was filming. It was crazy, with two leashes and two dogs, accompanied by three humans trying to wrangle them, constantly tangled up and tripping over each other. Bummed that I may never be able …
Double leash is handy for two-dog families but not all pups Read More
NEWS – As a dog owner, I’m constantly looking for ways to keep my 50 lbs. Catahoula Curr occupied. I tried many different types of interactive feeders but my pup either destroyed or outsmarted the toy within a couple of minutes. After a bit of searching, I came across the Kong Giro feeder which incorporated …
NEWS – I love my dog but hate her fur. It’s everywhere, on the furniture, in the bed, and even on my nightstand. But the worst place it ends up is on my clothes. Even after washing and drying laundry, her hair stubbornly remains. The FurZapper pet hair remover for laundry is a hassle-free solution …
These small pads keep pet hair from clinging to your laundry Read More
NEWS – When we brought home our cute little rescue dog, I was flummoxed when she tore her own collar right off. I thought it might have been a fluke. Until she did it a second time with a brand new collar. There’s nothing scarier than living near a busy street with a dog who …
NEWS – Do you have a pup that needs to get in and out regularly? If you have a pup, of course, you do! Wayzn thinks they have a better way for you and your pooch to handle that need with their new IoT sliding glass door opener. According to their website, advanced sensors within …
Make outdoor access easier for your puppers with Wayzn Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember Sony’s Aibo robotic dog from almost 2 decades ago? I remember being excited to test it, but after playing with it for a short time, it left me feeling a bit cold. Have robot pets improved in the last 20 years and are cat robot pets better than dog …
REVIEW – Does your dog hate bath time? Mine does, and so do I. It’s messy and bending over the bathtub wreaks havoc on my lower back. The Bissell BARKBATH is a portable dog bath that’s supposed to make bathing your dog more comfortable and less messy. And hopefully, less traumatic for your fur baby. …
Bissell Barkbath Portable Dog Bath & Deep Cleaning System review Read More