Gadgets
January 30, 2012
DOOG Dog Walking Belt
On walks with the dogs, it is easier and a lot more fun to have both hands free. That usually means stuffing your pockets with bags, keys, money, cell phone, and other essentials. The all-weather Doog Walkie Belt
has a zippered pocket in front and a separate rear pocket that easily holds everything you need for a relaxing walk with your best buddy.
It also includes a clip to hold your iPod for convenient listening plus a metal D-clip to attach your water bottle or dog's leash. The Walkie Belt also includes 20 pickup bags and 20 scented antibacterial hand wipes, as well as a special holder for that all-important tennis ball. Available in various colors.
May 23, 2011
Navy SEAL Dogs in the Osama Bin Laden Raid wore High-Tech K9 Storm Vests
The dog that accompanied the 24-member Navy SEAL Team 6 who entered Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan was a specially-trained Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) named Cairo. Belgian Shepherd dogs have a history as working dogs, in this case assisting the military. These tough, intimidating dogs are not your run-of-the-mill family pets and are trained much like police and homeland security dogs.
There are many products that help military working dogs (MWDs). Likely Cairo wore a tactical stab-resistant K9 Storm vest loaded with high-tech gadgetry costing $20,000 - $30,000. The gear included high-def night vision cams, bulletproof vests with parachute-ready harness and a two-way radio (see image below).
Super cool find via DVICE
January 31, 2011
Dog Wine Bottle Toppers
These Dog Wine Bottle Toppers
will add a cute touch to your Valentine's Day celebration atop a special bottle or two of your favorite wine. 100% cotton, designed by Meredith Parker and hand knit in Armenia.
January 26, 2011
Pawsby Poopatroller -- All in One Concealed Pooper Scooper
This cute Pawsby Poopatroller
is an all-in-one concealed pooper scooper that will solve a lot of the complications of taking a pet for a walk. The walker controls the unit and the dog with one hand, while the other hand holds the scoop (hygienically covered with a biodegradable bag) to collect the waste. After clean-up, the scoop is returned to the unit hidden from public view.
Also attached to the unit are a recyclable 48" hemp leash and collar, a rain-proof LED crank flashlight, and a removable water bowl. In an emergency, the dog-walker can even crank-charge a cell phone with the included cord and a choice of adaptors under the red cap!
January 25, 2011
Portion-Control Pet Food-Storage Bin
This nifty Portion-Control Food-Storage Bin gets the pet food up and off the floor. It mounts to any wall and stores up to 30 lbs. of dry dog food. The unit can be removed quickly for refilling.
To feed, easily dispense individual portions into the included cup. The sealed lid keeps out the ubiquitous insects and pests. The unit also can store bird seed, fertilizer, eliminating the bending, kneeling and dragging heavy bags at feed time.
December 8, 2010
The Canine Shower Stall -- For the Pet Lover Who Has Everything
This is the gift for the pet lover who truly does have everything. The Canine Shower Stall
is every dirty dog lover's dream. Features:
- It has 16 water-jet nozzles plus a shower head that wash and rinse your pooch in an enclosed space, producing "vigorous streams of water that penetrate even the thickest coats".
- The hand-held, adjustable-flow shower head has a 38" hose that allows you leeway to easily wash and rinse those dirty paws, belly, and other hard-to-reach areas.
- Two integrated leashes and dual locking doors restrain the dog(s).
- A partial, clear plastic roof helps to keep water inside the shower (and off of you), yet allows access to the dog.
- The shower connects to a spigot or faucet using the included adapters and a garden hose .
- A flexible 2 foot drainpipe empties the dirty water out.
- The shower accommodates dogs up to 200 lbs., and includes a removable shelf that elevates small dogs.
Order by December 13 for Christmas Delivery.
For holiday gift ideas, browse our Super Cool Pets 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
November 23, 2010
Custom Dog Breed Wrist Watch
People always appreciate personalized gifts. This quartz Dog Breed Watch is available to be customized in any breed. It sports a black, genuine leather band, a gold-plated case, scratch-resistant crystal, and water-resistant stainless-steel backing.
For holiday gift ideas, browse our Super Cool Pets 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
November 9, 2010
Dyson DC26 Multi Floor Vacuum
Shedding is a problem for all of us who live with pets, especially this time of year when we may have lots of company and so little time to clean up. Here's a handy and powerful vac suitable for all floor types that will get the job done in no time.
The Dyson DC26 Multi Floor
is a lightweight and compact vacuum that works like a full-size Dyson machine. Its ultra-fine carbon fiber brushes reduce static and removes dust from hard floors. This compact machine is geared towards those of us who live in a studio apartments or any other small living area. Free shipping
on all vacuums at dyson.com.
Dyson has a new groom tool out called Dyson Groom which sucks up the fur directly into the vac thus bypassing the floor. It is available currently in the UK. We will update our super cool readers when it is available in the US.
For holiday gift ideas, browse our Super Cool Pets 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
October 27, 2010
Walk the Dog -- Americans Walking Less Than Those in Other Countries
Apparently Americans are more sedentary than adults in other countries. Are we surprised? According to a study named in a recent NY Times health column Well, men and women living in the United States took fewer steps per day than those living in Switzerland, Australia, and Japan:
The fitness gap detected by the pedometer studies is equal to about 30 to 40 minutes of walking each day. One mile of walking covers about 2,000 steps, researchers say. The health community typically urges people to take at least 10,000 steps a day to maintain good health, which is equal to about five miles of walking.
Another reason to keep on keeping on with the dog walks or starting a new regimen. Our dogs love the stimulation, and the fresh air is good for everyone.
If you want to measure your daily steps, simple pedometers are affordable. The article recommends the
ACCUSPLIT AE120XL Pedometer
and the
Fit Solutions SW-200 Yamax Digiwalker Pedometer
, both widely used in pedometer research and tested for reliability.
October 7, 2010
PetZen Woof-Ah Bath Caddy
Washing the dog can be stressful for pets and pet owners, so it's easy to procrastinate. But a clean dog is a healthy dog. A while back we featured this super cool PetZen Woof-Ah Bath Mitt which hooks right up to your shower or hose, making bath time easy for you. It has more than a dozen water jets that clean and soothe your pet at the same time. The soft, flexible mitt gets to all those hard to reach spots.
This PetZen Woof-Ah Bath Caddy
kicks it up a notch. This is an all-in-one bath time accessory that has everything you need to bathe your dog and carry it around easily. The set includes the nylon bath caddy with mesh bottom, the bath mitt along with indoor/outdoor faucet adapters and 7' hose, plus an interlocking bath mat and a super-absorbent towel.
October 6, 2010
Crush Pet Pills Up in an Automatic Pill Grinder
Giving our pets a pill is often a challenge. We have known a dog who meticulously eats around the pill and leaves it in the bowl. Even submerging in peanut butter sometimes doesn't work. And don't even think about giving a pill to the cat.
This handheld Automatic Pill Grinder
is just the ticket if you live with a pet (or human) who can't or won't swallow pills. Just grind their tablet-type pills straight in to their food or beverage--problem solved!
September 17, 2010
Multi-Gadget USB Desktop Aquarium Holds Real Fish
Electronic fake-fish USB Desktop Aquariums
have been around awhile, but this new multi-gadget aquarium coming out in October kicks it up a notch. Instead of fake fish, this new USB Desktop Aquarium holds real fish and organizes your desktop accessories too.
This multi-gadget features an LCD calendar with time, date and week information, the temperature, plus an alarm clock with snooze feature and countdown timer, a pen holder, and nature sounds to soothe away all your stress.
The tank holds 1.5 quarts of water with space for two small fresh water goldfish, not included. It has an overhead light plus gravel filtration, necessary to keep your fish happy and healthy.
Available mid-October at Fascinations individually for around $40 or bulk wholesale for $20.
Super cool find via ChipChick.
August 24, 2010
Animal Sandwich Cutters
Make lunchtime more fun for the little ones, especially those going off to day-care, pre-school and kindergarten. These creative plastic Animal Sandwich Cutters
remove the bread crust while creating cute animal shapes. They are specifically designed to capture the most amount of bread. Each package contains four cutters: Dog & Doghouse, Mother & Baby Elephants, Butterfly, and Dolphin Pair.
August 12, 2010
Pooch Power Waste Removal System -- No More Bending and Scooping
This Pooch Power System
is a sharp pooper scooper tool for the pet-loving elderly crowd out there or anyone else who has trouble bending down, due to stiff knees, injury, back pain.
The cordless, rechargeable Pooch Power System weighs just 4ΒΌ lbs and works like a vacuum to make yard cleanup fast and easy, how we like it. Waste is sent directly into a biodegradable plastic bag.
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