Stuff We Love
Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter
1 This deep-pile portable pet bed features lofty orthopedic foam, suede-soft machine washable fabric, and a non-slip bottom, plus it collapses for travel, fitting neatly into the included travel bag! Perfect for dogs on the go!— Connie ($80, surefit.net)
2 Celebrate the bond you share with your dog with a handmade Hand and Paw bracelet. Lovingly artist-crafted from leather or nylon and silver-plated pewter, they make an absolutely lovely gift for yourself or a dog lover in your life. Plus, a portion of proceeds from each sale go to help shelters and rescues around the world! —Cecilia (From $44, handandpawproject.com)
3 Make bath time faster and easier! Soos Two-In-One Pet Shampoo and Conditioner combines all of the exclusive, moisture-rich, immune-boosting benefits of Dead Sea minerals with coconut oil and vitamin E to gently clean, calm, cleanse and condition your pup’s skin and coat, all in one quick step!— Lauren ($13, soospets.com)
4 As a rescue, my Bernese Mountain Dog-Border Collie mix Callisto has a pretty sensitive stomach and doesn’t love treats, but Rayne’s Kangaroo Jerky is the exception. This amazing, healthy, and delicious treat is her favourite thing in the world, and best of all, she can share it with her feline sister!— Elisabeth ($7, raynecanada.ca)
5 These lovely, one-of-a-kind pendants and tags are made just for you in reclaimed pure fine silver, semi-precious stones, crystals, and pearls. Proceeds support The Smiling Blue Skies Fund for Innovative Cancer Research—what could be better? Makes a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.— Clara (From $50, smilingblueskies.com/art-jewelry)
6 Help your dog relax, even during stressful situations like vet visits and thunderstorms, with Bach’s Rescue Remedy For Pets. This all-natural stress reliever has been used on animals and human for over 80 years. Just add a couple drops to your dog’s drinking water for an immediate calming effect.— Nav ($21, rescueremedy.com/pets)
7 Healthy heat. This reflected infrared therapy orthopedic dog bed from Floppy Disc uses NASA technology to reflect 98% of the body's infrared, helping the body treat arthritis, neuropathy, and the aches of aging!— Julia ($249, PetHealthyHeat.com or amazon.com)
8 Get your chew on! Barkworthies odour-free Bully Sticks are the ultimate chew. Safe, healthy, and long lasting, they’re tough enough to stand up to aggressive chewers—perfect for dogs who go through bully sticks quickly. Made from free-range, grass-fed cattle, these tasty single-ingredient treats are free of additives, chemicals, and preservatives! Yay! —Monica ($10, barkworthies.com)
9 I never thought brooms needed reinventing until I discovered WISP. The smart design of the WISPbroom and foot-controlled WISPpan make cleaning all the dirt and debris my dog Penny Palmer drags in feel effortless! Plus, the electrostatic bristles attract pet hair like no other! It’s a pet owner's dream.— Jessica ($40 for the set, thewisp.com)
10 These super-handy icing and cooling wraps from Coolaid are a multi-use must-have! Powered by Coolcore technology, they can be used as cooling collars or on areas with inflammation and arthritis or post-surgery!— Celine ($20, coolaid.com)
11 These awesome dog shampoos and leave-in conditioning sprays smell great (love “Surfin’ Jack Coconut”!), are made with natural ingredients, contain no parabens, sulphates, phosphates or other baddies, and are packaged in a recyclable metal bottle. Plus, net profits go to help fund the Lucy Pet Foundation and save dogs! What could be better than doing good AND having a fresh, clean, happy dog?— Jennifer (From $13, lucypetproducts.com)