We have four dogs in the house ranging from a small Chiweenie (Chihuahua Dachshund mix) to a large Golden Retriever.
Navigating work with the challenges of 16 paws running inside, outside, and all around the house, while keeping them walked, fed, clean, entertained, safe, and happy can prove challenging most days.
Here are 5 dog products that have effectively helped us care for our dogs.
<1> Petsafe® Flexfeed Automatic Pet Feeder
$64.99 on Petco.com or Wayfair.com
Convenient for Busy Pet Parents!
It breaks my heart to not be at home during feeding time. I imagine the dogs wondering why they’re not being fed at the usual time. Well, the Petsafe® Flexfeed Automatic Pet Feeder solved that issue.
While we have not used it long, it’s designed to offer as many as 8 meals or snacks per day for up to 2 weeks. It’s easy to program, features an airtight lid to keep food fresh, and offers dual-power options for uninterrupted feeding. The included 2 Food-Saver pouches are designed to keep the pet food fresh and nutritious for up to 30 days or as needed.
Clean-up is a breeze as the stainless-steel bowl is dishwasher safe. The Petsafe® Flexfeed Automatic Pet Feeder allows you to choose the best feeding time for your pet, and you can rest assured that the pet will be automatically fed. The feeder works completely offline, so it does not rely on WI-FI as some other models. Includes power adaptor and USB cable but also runs on a battery backup (takes 3 D-cell alkaline batteries) to operate during power outages.
Features:
:: 8-cup capacity
:: 15 custom settings
:: Program up to 8 meals per day
:: Secure, airtight lid
:: Dishwasher-safe, stainless-steel bowl
Specifications:
:: SKU: 4637201
:: Color: White
:: Weight: 4 lbs.
<2> Kurgo® Wander Dog Hammock Car Seat Cover
$79.99 on Petsmart.com
Color: Charcoal Gray
Helps Keep Dogs Safe When Traveling in the Backseat of Your Vehicle!
When traveling in the car with a dog, the last thing anybody wants is the dog traveling from back seat to front seat. This is where the Kurgo® Wander Dog Hammock Car Seat Cover comes to the rescue. The hammock hangs between the front and back seats making a barrier that blocks access to the front seat. At the same time as it keeps the dogs in the backseat, it also protects car seat upholstery from dirty paws and dog fur. There are eight points of attachment, slits for seatbelts, and a convenient center zipper that can be unzipped and folded for a human passenger to sit aside the pets. Even better, it’s machine washable.
Features:
:: Waterproof and stain resistant
:: Center zipper to accommodate human passenger
:: Hook and loop opening to access seatbelts and latch systems
:: Underseat paracord tightens to further secure
:: Carrying bag included
Specifications:
:: Color: Charcoal Grey
:: Dimensions: 56″ L x 55″ W
:: Materials: Polyester, PVC
:: Product Weight: 3.4 lbs.
<3> The Original HarnessBuddy™ Personalized Dog Harness
$35.95 on Harnessbuddy.com, a savings of $14.04 off the regular price of $49.99
I can’t tell you of my extreme embarrassment as a dog owner when my two small, 15-pound dogs maneuvered their entire bodies out of a cloth harness (like a Houdini illusion) and charged a huge black labrador retriever. This happened more than one time, and with every different harness I tried.
I kept seeing ads on social media for the Original HarnessBuddy™ Personalized Dog Harness and at the breaking point of never taking my dogs out in public, I spent what I thought was a hefty fee for a dog harness. And it was worth every penny! The dogs have never escaped from this ingenious harness.
Here’s the best part: It takes mere seconds to put the harness on the dog as opposed to every other harness we have struggled to put on. You simply place the harness over the dog’s head and clip the buckle, and it fits snuggly.
The no-choke design eliminates the need to continually hold the dog back and provides much better control during a walk. The HarnessBuddy’s ergonomic design evenly distributes the pulling pressure along the entire body length instead of just the neck area. There’s even a top handle that helps you guide the dog up the stairs or into a vehicle for transport. Another great feature that pet parents like us appreciate is that you can personalize each HarnessBuddy with the dog’s name and phone number on a patch that attaches at each side of the harness.
Features:
:: Easy to put on and take off within 3 seconds
:: Comfortable, no-choke design
:: Offers ideal control while walking
:: Adjustable straps allow for snug fit
:: 110% Money Back Guarantee
<4> Oneisall LM2 7-in-1 Pet Grooming Vacuum Kit
$99.99 on the brand’s website, onisall.com, a savings of $40.00 off the regular price of $139.99
Pet Grooming Vacuum Makes Quick, Neat Work of Grooming at Home
Have you noticed the ridiculously high cost of professionally clipping and grooming your pets? Well, with the Oneisall LM2 7-in-1 Pet Grooming Vacuum Kit, you can get wonderful grooming results right from your own home. The pet hair vacuum is the best invention ever as it vacuums fur and nail clippings as I groom the dogs. It provides a strong 1,100PA suction but unlike a cleaning vacuum, the special “whisper quiet” sound is so low while operating it doesn’t scare our dogs. A multi-stage fine filtration system captures hair, fibers, dander, large particles, and micro dust. This kit offers 7 grooming functions.
Includes 7 grooming tools plus 3 accessories:
:: Grooming brush
:: Deshedding tool
:: Electric clipper
:: Dog paw trimmer
:: Dog nail grinder
:: Nozzle head
:: Cleaning brush
:: Hose
:: Guide guards
:: Storage tray to hold all tools
Simply plug the cord into a power outlet and the grooming brush and deshedding tool make easy work of removing loose fur and tangles. The electric clipper, dog paw trimmer, and dog nail grinder provide excellent cutting. The dog grooming clippers can be used alone or with the vacuum feature. A HEPA filter traps 99% of fur and allergens, and the 1.5 liter dustbin is easy to empty into the trash. The nozzle head and cleaning brush allow for easy clean-up as well.
Specifications:
:: Model: LM2
:: Weight: 9.3 lbs.
:: Dimensions: 11.89″ W x 8.66″ W x 5.12″ D
:: Materials: Metal and plastic
:: 30-Day Guarantee
<5> ThunderShirt® for Dogs – Dog Anxiety Relief Calming Vest
Price on Amazon.com varies by size from $39.99 up to $64.99
Color/Style: Heather Grey Classic
Recommended for thunder, fireworks, separation anxiety, travel, and vet visits.
Out of our four dogs, just one dog was a hysterical, nervous wreck during thunderstorms. I was spending way too much time in the walk in closet desperately trying to calm her down with no success. ThunderShirt was another product that caught my attention on social media and I was desperate enough to give it a try. Boasted as the #1 vet recommended calming vest and already used to calm millions of dogs, I still had low expectations of it working to reduce anxious behaviors. Well, I was wrong. It took a few thunderstorms (don’t give up after the first attempt) and I realized that – “wow ” – this calming shirt really works. The ThunderShirt applies gentle calming pressure around your dog’s torso similar to infant swaddling. The trick is to put it on the dog before the storm begins.
Features:
:: Variety of styles for dogs and cats
:: Size selections based on pet weight and chest size
:: Drug-free calming solution
:: No training required
:: Easy to place on pet
:: Made of lightweight, polyester, spandex, and rayon blend
:: Machine washable
Part of Being a Good Pet Parent is Always Being Prepared
As pet parents know, issues with pets do not go away, so you have to be diligent with finding solutions. So, whether your ped needs to be fed, safely transported, groomed, or calmed, these 5 favorite items are specially designed to help.
