Category — Dog Gifts

I can confidently say I will most likely NEVER be able to afford this dog toy.  Ever.  Basically, I’ll let the video do most of the talking, but what it is, is a “Virtual Soccer Game” that your pet can play and not cause any damage whatsoever.

In the video, you’ll see a little Jack Russell Terrier playing soccer on a miniature soccer field, pushing around a little soccer ball without ever touching or chewing anything! Impressive, no?  Could this be the future of dog toys?  Perhaps, but then again, the inability for the dog to chew up, taste, smell or well, destroy, the toy might take away a little bit of the fun.

Check out the video, check out the technology that makes it possible, and then check out your wallet and weep openly as you realize your pets will most likely have to settle for yet another $8 chew toy.  Ahh, life.

Wow, talk about a cool surprise this fine Wednesday morning.  I wake up and find some awesome news from CNN of all places that all of us dog and pet lovers that just can’t help pampering our puppies are actually doing a great service to the economy as a whole!  That’s right folks, our pampered, spoiled dogs are actually helping things along in this struggling, downward spirling economy of ours!

Turns out, all the dog clothes, dog gifts, dog accessories and silly gadgets we buy for our pups are helping more than just their egos.  According to CNN, “The American Pet Products Association estimates Americans will spend $43.4 billion this year on their pets — a figure that includes everything from treats to training — despite the dramatic slowdown in discretionary spending. That’s 26 percent higher than what U.S. consumers spent in 2004…”

Whereas many other industries in the country are taking large, brutal hits to their sales and profits, for some reason the dog industry has not been struggling at all; in fact, quite the opposite.  They seem to be an “oasis” in the dark and failing economy.  I think all of us dog owners know why…no matter how hard things get, we still love our pets, we still pamper our pets, and we still try so hard to give back to the dogs that give US so much!

It appears that store owners and people who provide these little toys, gifts and trinkets for the pet industry are changing strategies a bit, given the recent downturn of the economy, by buying less expensive toys to sell, $5 toys instead of $20, but nevertheless, steady rises are being noted just about everywhere.  The crazy thing is, those increases are expected to do nothing BUT rise in the years to come.

Right on Dog Owners!  We need to make signs:  “Proudly Boosting The Failing Economy Since 1981!”

Have you met Zelda? She’s the star modella for Zelda’s Wisdom. Zelda was first discovered when she won a local greeting card contest. Since then, her popularity has grown, especially with men, which has enabled her to get a contract with Hallmark greeting cards. But you can still get your own customized cards online. There are dozens of different Zelda shots and captions to choose from. They even have a mailing service to make sending that little bit of humour even easier. Other gifts are available too like books, mouse pads, and calendars. If you love bulldogs or you just want a cheerful, unique card for a friend - check out Zelda.

Why am I not surprised that it’s the Germans we have to thank for this poo fashion? With these designer excrement collection bags, they’ve focused on dog feces and made it fun! Plus they’re environmentally friendly - you gotta love that.

One thing that grosses me out about the traditional plastic bag method for picking up dog shit is that, even though you don’t actually touch it, you still have to feel the warm squishyness of it through the bag. Looks like one nice benefit with these poo bags is you never have to hold last night’s dinner in your hand.

The bags come sixteen in a pack, sporting eight different pictures and humorous prints such as “Shit happens” and “Don’t blame me”. The design is modern and something I’ve never seen before. If you’re looking for a gift for a friend or if you’d like to spark a conversation with your new crush at the park, these Poo Poo Bags might just be for you. The cost is 12.90 Euros for a pack plus shipping. That’s just twenty bucks for a whole new poo experience!