Wagz is the ultimate high-tech collar for humans who experience some serious pangs of guilt at the thought of tethering their four-legged spirit animals on a seemingly daily basis. Could you blame us for a few pangs of self-loathing? Imagine if someone had to attach you to a lead every single time you wanted to ...
Domesticated dogs that live in homes are missing-out on many primal, instinctive urges, such as forging for food. They are curious animals by nature, but many times they are sniffing about because they are snackish for something to eat. The Wooly Snuffle Mat is a clever way to satisfy dogs’ desire to naturally ...
Pets are like children, that is why people spend so much time and effort to take care of them. The safety of pets is important, and knowing where they are and what they are doing is vital to make sure that they are safe. Like children, pets can get excited by being outdoors and can get lost, and trying to find one’s ...
Of all the dogs who have known us, we’ve seen a spectrum of reactions to bathtime. However, moods generally fall into three major categories: “Oh, boy! Water! Bubbles! So refresh. Much relax. Wow.” “Me? Wet? Just what do you think you’re doing? Hey! Not cool! My tongue takes care of that ‘hard-to-reach’ spot ...
The Peabody Faux Boxwood Garden Dog from Grandin Road is the essential topiary for the landscaping artisan who can only take manicuring one’s greenery so seriously for so long. This realistic imposter canine made quite the splash recently on NBC’s “The Today Show” with its lush and lifelike silhouette made to charm ...
Having a dog is like having a best friend to hang-out with anytime you want, especially when it’s time to go outside and play. Traditional dog toys abound, such as tennis balls and specially designed frisbees, but there is a new throw toy in town that has dogs running around parks and backyards like never before, and ...
If you own a dog, and you live in any major city, then you know what it is like to pick up dog poop, it’s unpleasant at best. Obviously, picking up dog poop is anything but fun, some pet owners use only a plastic bag and their hands, while others use some type of pooper scooper that basically shovels up their dog’s ...
For often understandable reasons, genealogy presents some unique fascinations among dog owners. It's that fixation on lineage that inspired the Mars Veterinary Wisdom Panel Breed Identification DNA Test Kit, both in the name of better understanding your animal's unique physiological profile and its accompanying ...
If you have a pet dog or cat, and you need to leave them alone while you head off to work, then you must certainly worry about them when your gone all day. Most pet owners would jump through a hoop to be able to check-up on their little loved ones while their away, and now you can, with Petzi Treat Cam. The cam has ...
Those soft, heavy-lidded brown eyes. That ear-to-ear grin shaped like a tightly strung bow. Everything about a pug's lumpy, smushed little face plastered on that weirdly shaped head just radiates an infectious, simple kind of joy. We are all going to beg for an ounce of that kind of instant happiness in about two ...
Are you a dog lover? Well, here is something fun you might like that will surely add a little enjoyment into your daily cleaning routine – a mop that looks like a dog? Yeah, it is strange, a little bit weird, but really cute. This novelty item has definitely 'gone to the dogs'. Let's face it, cleaning around the ...
Power Pet gives your dog the power to come and go when he or she needs to go outside and do dog… stuff. No more do you have to 'let' your dog outside, or get up from your favorite TV series or ballgame to let your dog 'back' inside, after doing dog stuff. The High Tech Pet brand of automatic pet doors is well ...
A pooch on the loose can be a recipe for disaster. It's bad enough that a running dog can find so many inconspicuous places to hide. At night, a canine charging into the street won't always catch a driver's eye before it's too late. Blaze orange may keep hunting humans unmistakably visible afield through heavy ...
It is a big responsibility to take care of a dog, because they need to be fed, clothed, housed and they need exercise to stay healthy and happy. Walking a dog is a favorite past-time, one that benefits both dog and owner in many ways. However, if you know what it is like to walk a dog on a regular basis, then you can ...
Animals such as dogs and humans have a lot in common, they are both mammals and they both have feelings such as sadness, excitement, happiness and they have fun too. Unfortunately, unlike humans, when domestic animals are born with a malady such as a birth defect or serious ailment, veterinarians or the animal ...
Further proof that dogs will one day become the fearsome infantry tanks of the inevitable rebellion when cats evolve opposable thumbs: it takes only three miniature dachshunds - reportedly, "with the stamina of an ox and speed of a greyhound" - to drag around this little South African girl seated on a skateboard at a ...
No Birds, No Planes, But German Photographer Captures Flight Of The Fido One of the wonderful things about dogs is how incredibly graceful they can sometimes appear while also looking just the right degree of...."derpy". Seriously. Cats will often perform some actually pretty remarkable physical feats ranging ...
For some folks, animals like dogs and cats are loved as much as family member; in some cases more than family. Unfortunately, situations like going to work or taking a trip on vacation are difficult; because it is time spent away from the one you really love… your pet. What if there was a way to call your pet while ...
Yes, this is Dog. Hot damn, is it ever. Disco Dog is a fun, flashy and flamboyant fashion for your four-legged friend that keeps your pal especially visible after dark. Not exactly some slung-together Lite Brite rig glued to an old tanktop like the working prototype that our poodle Poochiesaurus Rex somehow found a ...
Some of the very best Halloween decorations are the ones that never outlive their usefulness after a single month on display. Tired of tattering some cheese cloth to hang on wires from a tree to litter your lawn with ghosts? Well, lucky you: we know a guy who knows a ghoul that Hades, Lord of the Underworld ...
When you really sit back and take a long look at the STAR WARS saga, some potential-laden characters and creatures begin standing out for just how under-used they seem. Think about Boba Fett and Darth Maul, for example. For all their impressively designed menace and how magnetic they are onscreen, we get a grand ...
Human See, Human Do: People Interpret Their Pooches' Expressions One day about three years ago, a notion struck Ines Opifanti that we can't believe had eluded photographers before him. See, the Hamburg, Germany photographer had just adopted a puppy and was transfixed by how she would "smile" ear-to-ear in the ...
Come at us, Internet. You're having a great run powered by cats and all, but we are "dog people" through and through. Come on, now. Look at those frantic wagging tails. Watch that endlessly joyful bounding hop at the sound of the doorbell. Deal with that adorable little cold, wet, twitchy noSWEET CANDIED MONKEY NUTS, ...
....Haven't You Ever Heard That Song By Loverboy? Adorably. Terrifying. To be completely fair, the Freaking News "Dirds!" Photoshop conteSt did bear some surprisingly beautiful, artful work toying with God's domain and meshing dog and bird parts. Melding a swimming yellow duckling's body with the weapons-grade ...
Not everyone is cut out to be a Jedi. It takes years to hone the power of the Force, but Obi Wan did it and so did Anakin. We rub off on our pets more than you may think, so when you’re executing epic light saber battles, it only makes sense that your pet learns some things from you. Pets adapt to our lifestyles, so ...
Indoor pets like cats and bunny rabbits are indoors for a reason. These domesticated companions of ours by and large can’t handle the harsh environments of the outside world. They’re lucky to live such a luxurious life, but there comes a time when you simply have to take them outside, especially when you’re leaving ...
People walk their dogs everyday on the street, but have you ever seen one dressed like you? People dress up their pets for a number of reasons. Pets can be our partners our crime, our confidants when we need a good cry, or simply someone that will actually be present in our lives. With a booming market in the pet ...
There’s no question about it. Dogs make our complicated lives so much sweeter when we have them in it. Whether you’re just allergic to cats or like the companionship, dogs have been man’s best friend for eons. Descendants of Canis Lupis, or wolves, dogs are known for their loyalty, even to each other. By glimpsing ...
We all long for adventure, whether it’s trips to the Bahamas, a backpacking tour through Europe, or just a road trip to somewhere you’ve never been before. If you have a pet though, these journeys might leave them feeling somewhat isolated. Sure, you may feel fulfilled, but what about man’s best friend? Over at ...
You love your cat or dog. Come on, they’re an extension of your greatness. Whether you have an outdoor pet or not, things happen and pets go missing. It happens to 10 million cats and dogs every year in the US. While this only happens to one in three pets, you still don’t want to take any chances. If you’re looking ...
Ever wish your dog could do all the tricks you wanted? Do you want to keep a closer eye on him/her without being overprotective or injecting a microchip underneath their skin? Lucky for all you dog lovers out there, a company named DogTelligent is making your canine worries a thing of the past.DogTelligent’s Smart Dog ...
Love dogs, but not so big on the tiny ones? Bigger is better, right? Darn tootin’! Now if you think you’ve got the biggest dog, think again! These photos are completely real and will have you saying Ay Caramba! These mammoths of dogs are seriously giant-sized, but everyone knows that big dogs have even bigger ...
Is your dog giving you the sad puppy eyes that say ‘You never play with me?’ Don’t break his little heart; get your canine involved with some exercise and fun. iFetch Too! is an automatic ball launcher for Dogs of the larger variety. This Kickstarter prototype is the second innovation from the Hamill Family and ...
If you named your dog 'Kirk', then you're just the kind of person who will absolutely get a massive kick out of this Star Trek dog bed. Basically it's the Captain's Chair designed for pups and it's perfect for Instagram. The chair would also be good for anyone who named their dog 'Patrick Stewart' or 'Chris Pine', ...
Cyborg Dog FTW! Poor Brutus, a 2 year old Rottweiler, was the victim of abuse when his owners left him out in the cold and then attempted to amputate four of his legs after getting frost bite. The story is a pretty sad one but it has an awesome ending as it ultimately led to Brutus becoming a cyborg with four ...
This short video shows what happens when a bulldog takes on a leaf blower in mortal combat. It's pretty gripping stuff and makes Goku vs Frieza look like a schoolyard brawl. Who will win in this epic battle? Either way it's definitely a good laugh and the reassuring thing to take note of is that no dogs or leaf ...
There are a group of five elderly women in China's central Shaanxi Province who have been waking up every single day at 4am for the past six years. Why? They're getting up to feed an impressive 1,300 stray dogs at their own dog asylum. They give the dogs around 400kg of food every single day. The shelter was ...
Can't tell if sweet… or creepy… These 'cuddle clones' are essentially custom plush dolls that you can order to look exactly like your pets. This means you can now create a 'mini-me' for your cat or dog. Or as you'll only need a photo, you can also use them to create an effigy of your deceased pets, not exactly like ...
If you're a dog lover, then it difficult to just walk by a shelter or pet store without falling in love many times over. Bet thats exactly what happened with your faithful friend sitting there across the room looking at you. Just don't let fido see your screen because its sure to get jelous with the competition in the ...
'Life hacks' and DIY solutions are all the rage on the web and especially on sites like Pinterest. But while these tricks might mostly be aimed at humans, these ideas are designed for making life that bit easier and more stylish for dogs. Featuring: bottom drawers used to house dog bowls, hotel awnings for dog ...
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