The days of simply buying a leash and collar for your dog are over.
Today’s shopping venues are full of new and interesting inventions that can make life easier for you and your dog. Name a problem and someone may already have designed a product that can eliminate it. If your local pet store doesn’t have anything to help, try shopping on the Internet where it is easy to find the latest and coolest inventions.
The following is a list of some of the latest doggie inventions that can help make pet rearing easier:
1. The Canine Heritage Breed Test is an at-home DNA-based test that can genetically determine the breed composition of a mutt or “Heinz 57” dog. The test, which can determine at least 100 dog breeds, is easy to do. Conducting the noninvasive test is as easy as taking a cheek swab and sending it to the laboratory in a prepaid mailing envelope that is provided. It will take about four weeks to get the results of the test. Some folks might wonder why you need to know the genetic makeup of your dog. The information is beneficial because it can help you understand your pet’s personality, as well as help you choose the best type of food for your dog. Knowing what breed mix your dog is can help you understand potential health risks. For example, some dogs are more prone to hip dysplasia. The test results will show you whether or not you have one of the more at-risk breeds. The information can help you and the dog’s vet customize diet, exercise and medical programs for the animal.
2. If you like to take your dog with you on evening walks, the “Protect-A-Pet” may be just what you need. The device has two main components – the dog collar that has several rows of LED lights and a handheld remote control unit that controls the lights on the collar for the owner. The lights can be set to blink or flash. You can also choose other pulsation patterns. A battery can be placed on the clip of the collar and in the remote so that you can activate the lights whenever you please. Some of the collars have light sensors so that they will automatically turn on when ambient light falls below a predetermined level. Another option involves a motion detector circuit that will activate the collar when the dog moves. The “Protect-A-Pet” collars are adjustable and come in a variety of colors and patterns so you and Fido can still make a fashion statement.
3. If the heat of summer or the ice of winter keeps you from exercising with your dog, think about getting a treadmill for you and one designed just for Fido. Place the two treadmills side by side and the two of you can take a long walk without ever leaving the warmth and comfort of home.
4. If you get a helping hand to care for your dog from other family members or friends and neighbors, the waterproof Dog-e-Minder may be what the doctor ordered. The device keeps track of the things your dog does – when he or she was last fed, when medication was administered or when the dog was last walked. The device allows grandpa, who may stop by to check on the dog in the afternoon, to tell if your son walked the dog earlier that day by simply pushing a button. Grandpa can tell whether or not the dog has been fed and if he has to give Fido a pill. The device, which clips on the dog’s collar, eliminates the need to write notes that might be overlooked are inadvertently thrown away.
5. The Poopsta just may be a must-have device if you live in a situation where you have to clean up your dog’s feces piles. The device, which can be used to clean up multiple piles of dog poop, works well for people that have troubles bending down to pick up after their dog. It eliminates the sight of you swinging bags of poop as you walk beside your dog and now you don’t have to feel the squishy mess as you pick it up in a plastic bag. The Poopsta utilizes plastic bags and rubber bands as it provides a simple, but hygienic means of cleaning up dog poop. Once the bag is in place, press the Poopsta down over a pile of feces and release. The poop has been picked up and packed with one press.
6. The Neater Feeder may be just what the doctor ordered for those dogs that seem to displace more food and water onto the floor than they consume. The Neater Feeder has a drain and overflow reservoir that works to capture water and a rimmed tray that eliminates food spills. The device could pay for itself by saving you on the cost of rolls and rolls of paper towels.
7. The Skid Stop Slow Feed Bowl is a great invention for dogs that dive into their food with such enthusiasm that the bowl goes scooting across the floor. J.W. Pet’s Skid Stop Slow Feed Bowl has rubberized feet that hold it in place. The design of the feeder forces a dog to slow down while eating because the canine has to maneuver his or her muzzle and tongue around bowl dividers that work to slow down the ravenous dog. Eating slower results in less indigestion and gas.
8. Research has led to the development of bionic legs for dogs. Reg Walker, whose dog had a paw removed due to cancer, developed the product because his dog’s three legs did not support his body weight. The development of the bionic leg solved the problem. Walker’s bionic leg was made from a titanium alloy that mimics animal hide, allowing the skin and bone to seal the metal implant without rejection from the body.
9. Owners that have dogs that love to fetch tennis balls won’t want to miss out on the Toss-N-Tug toy. It is a specially designed tennis ball that has a nylon webbing handle that you can use to hold the ball. The handle eliminates your hands getting covered with dog slobber and it allows you to play tug-of-war without losing the ball because of the slippery saliva.
10. Walking your dog can be good exercise for both you and your canine friend. The Power Dog Leash is an extension leash that has adjustable weights built into the handle. The weights allow you to work your arm muscles while walking Fido. The leash includes matching weights for the arm that is not holding the leash.
All of these items can be found online if your local pet store does not carry them.
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