Everything looks better in slow motion — or in this case cuter. If the toils of this week have left you drained or down, this five minute film depicting man’s best friend living it up on the road is guaranteed to make you smile. It appears they enjoy the thrill of the drive just as [...]
Ruff Wear K-9 Overcoat
Perfect Pup Protection
Just because your four-legged friend sports a coat year round, doesn’t mean they’re invincible to the cold. Knowing when your dog requires added protection depends on a variety of factors including, age, weight, fur-type, and height. Generally speaking, though, unless you own an Alaskan Malamute or a breed with “Mountain Dog” in the title — [...]
Tagg Pet Tracker
Don't Go, Fido.
Like it or not, technology has made it easier for the powers that be to keep track of our movements. So as long as we’re killing personal privacy, shouldn’t we at least leverage the same gear to keep tabs on our furry best friends? Qualcomm’s subsidiary Tagg isn’t the first company to integrate GPS tracking [...]
Glowdoggie LED Collars
Canine Shine
Glowdoggie LED Collars ($45-$50) are designed to make b(raving) the elements with your four-legged friend a safer affair. Their integrated Superflux LEDs have a lifespan of 150,000 hours or roughly 81 dog years of use — providing owners and other citizens with plenty of visibility for tracking rover’s movements. Thanks to an “all-in-tube” design, each [...]
Kosoku Dog Leash
Good Design Unleashed
It’s amazing how much we take the basic designs of products for granted. Case in point, after seeing the Quirky-developed Kosoku, we’re now questioning why dog leashes have taken this long to evolve. The Kosoku Dog Leash ($40) features a fully retractable 6-foot leash, reflective tape for extra visibility at night, an ergonomic handle for [...]
Bow Wow Beds
Lil' Snooze
Made entirely of durable Duck Canvas, the Bow Wow Bed ($20+) can be filled with your stuffing of choice (old pillows, memory foam, old shirts) to create a long-lasting chaise for good ol’ Rover. The zipper-free construction is safe for Chewy McChewers and available in a variety of sizes and personal messages like your pet’s [...]
Holden Designs Pet Bed
Where Design Meets Dog
The Holden Designs pet bed ($250) is for those who demand that their four-legged friend’s possessions match their own distinguished tastes. Constructed from bent-ply wood and coated in a walnut finish, its retro curves and white detailing certainly look better than an old pile of blankets. Whether your pooch will opt to sleep in it [...]
Doggie Fountain
Can Your Dog Learn a New Trick?
After spending a long winter couped up, summer is the time for man’s best friend to cut loose. Especially if you have a backyard that they can explore even when you’re away at work. Dehydration though is certainly a concern that most loyal owners solve by leaving out a water bowl. The Doggie Fountain ($40) [...]
Proportions Custom Canine Nutrition
Healthy Eating Means Your Dog Too
Eating healthier is no fad. Whether you’re cutting down on processed foods or looking for more whole or organic ingredients, better nutrition is more important than ever. The problem is, we’ve forgotten about man’s best friend. Your pooch isn’t just a dog, it’s a part of the family and if you want them to be [...]
Dog-Friendly Honda Element
The Ultimate Mutt-Mobile
Tails are wagging at the news. This fall, Honda’s dog-centric Element will hit lots with K9-specific accouterments to assist with dog transport that will have Fido cruising in comfort: cargo area cushioned pet bed, walk-up ramp, bone patterned rubber floor mats, 12V DC ventilation fan, spill-proof water bowl, pet restraint systems in second row and [...]
Dog Poo Bags
Shit Happens. Just Be Prepared. Further evidence, everything can be civilized if you look hard enough… Let’s be honest for a moment. When you leash together your fate with that of your four-legged friend and head out of doors into the certain chaos that waits, you realize that, in fact, your dog is walking you. [...]
J.Crew Leather-Backed Madras Dog Collar
The only accessory we condone for your pets is a collar. Period. If you wrap your pet in frilly sweaters then I emplore you to stop reading Gear Patrol. What kind of collar you choose for your compadre we’ll leave to personal discretion, but the Leather-backed Madras Collar from J.Crew is a good choice. It’s [...]