Product Reviews

a. The PetBuckle Travel Kit
($53)
PetBuckle.com

We buckle up human children, so why not buckle up our four-legged ones as well. The Pet Buckle Travel Kit is the perfect way to secure your dog’s safety in the car for those long distance caravans or for around town errands. The kit comes in four different sizes to meet your dog’s needs and features a body harness, kwik-connect tether, adapter, and a small storage bag. The kit is crash tested, works with almost every car, and is easy to use, making it an essential accessory for protecting the furry side of your family.

b. Large Travel Feedbag
($15)
PlanetDog.com

Traveling with canine company can be an exciting and fun adventure, however, it can require some extra preparation. Try the Travel Feedbag from Planet Dog. It holds up to 30 cups of kibble style dog food and is both water resistant and machine washable. The pouch is secured with a Velcro fastener and features a durable clamp handle for sealing in the food’s freshness. The poly-canvas bag comes in five different colors and can be purchased with an optional travel food bowl.

c. Drinkwell Big-Dog Fountain
($75)
PetFountain.com

Treat your dog or cat to his own personal fountain of youth with the Drinkwell Big-Dog Fountain. This simple product provides your pet with a filtered and free-falling watering system that serves up fresh aquatic delicacies for days at a time making it the perfect choice for when you’re out of the house. The fountain features a replaceable charcoal filter to give the water a crisp and fresh taste and holds over 2 gallons of flowing H2O. Constant circulation will beckon your pet to the fountain, providing the animal with a cool treat that always tastes great.

d. The Doody Dangler
($5)
DoodyDangler.com

Handling dog poop. We’ve all done it at least once in our life, some more than others. Picking up after your dog is part of being a responsible pet guardian. While the duty of carrying, well, doody, can be an embarrassing and stinky affair for the human in the relationship, it doesn’t have to be. The Doody Dangler allows your dog to carry his or her own droppings. This simple yet clever product attaches to any leash and secures the tied dog poop bag leaving your hands free of that warm stinky mess until the next appropriate trash receptacle comes around. WARNING: May still cause a pungent odor. Not to be used in after school pranks including Ding-Dong-Doody-Ditchings.

e. The Buddy Belt
($28-$120)
Buddy-Belts.com

Whether you’re taking your dog on the road or simply for a stroll in the park, your pet’s physical well-being is important. The Buddy Belt harness gives your dog (and most other pets) the comfort they deserve while also giving you a secure level of control. While traditional collars put tension on an animal’s neck, causing strain and levels of discomfort, Buddy Belts places the tension on the torso, eliminating damage to the spine and windpipe. Belts come in 15 different colors and styles and not only protect your dog’s health but also add a nice level of chic style to her image.

f. Rodi European Deli Dog Biscuits
($4)
Rodi-Petfood-Group.com

Most dogs aren’t picky, but years of spoiling can transform any pooch into a sophisticated cuisine connoisseur. The people at Rodi European Delicatessen created a line of dog treats for the pooch that turns a cheek in the presence of boring old store bought dog biscuits. Their elegant line of goodies are made from human grade ingredients and come in six different flavors including, Pizzas di Roma, Irish Stew Bones, German Bratwursts, Belgium Bonbon, Wiener Schnitzels, and Danish Cookies. This new line of snacks are imported from the heart of Scandinavia and are sure to bring a grin to any classy canine. Bon Appetite!

g. The Sleepypod
($137)
MeowMe.com

Tired of transporting your furry loved one in a cold plastic crate? Well the people at Sleepypod may have the solution. Their mobile Sleepypod appears to be a simple pet bed, however, below the surface lays a state of the art warming pad that helps comfort your companion wherever you go. The lavish pod is made of highly durable and water resistant canvas and nylon and features plush interior bedding for maintaining warmth including a soft carrying handle and strap to help make the trip comfortable. The pod comes with a lifetime warranty, which means that you’ll be able to pamper your pet on every adventure you embark upon.