STUFF WE LOVE
Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter
1 My dog walks just got fancier with this elegant leather collar and lead set from Hartman & Rose. Handcrafted in Canada, it comes in different colours and a variety of sizes. Marshall the black Lab has never looked so dashing!— Celine ($120 for the set, hartmanandrose.com)
2 Sure, I’ll eat just about anything but One Dog Organic’s Ginger Snaps are one of my very favourite treats! They’re nutritious and made with natural, healthy ingredients.— French Bulldog Hank (From $7, onedogorganic.com)
3 What better way to honour your best friend than inscribing his image on a pendant that you can wear close to your heart? Send Photoscribe an image of your dog and they’ll laser your pet’s image and a message on the surface of a pendant to create a customized heirloom you’ll treasure forever.— Connie (From $80, photoscribe.com)
4 Any girl would look super fabulous in this soft thermal hoodie from Puppy Luv Glam! Not only is it adorable, but Puppy Luv Glam also donates $2 to the ASPCA for every garment sold because “every shelter dog deserves a spoiled and fabulous life!” What better way to show off your personal style and help out dogs in need?— Kara ($28, puppyluvglam.com)
5 I love dogs, but I don’t particularly love dog hair being everywhere. Luckily, the Dyson DC51 Animal vacuum makes cleaning up a breeze. You would hardly know there was a dog in my home! If you’re in the market for a powerful vacuum in a compact upright package, this is the vacuum for you!— Taryn ($550, dysoncanada.ca)
6 For years I've had a dirty little secret—sometimes my rear smells a little. Even with regular vet visits to express my anal glands I still had this problem. But thanks to the oral supplement Glandex, created to support healthy anal glands, I smell great again!— Lexi the Rat Terrier ($18, glandex.com)
7 Keeping a fresh supply of water around for my guys is essential, and I love the sleek look of the Raindrop Ceramic Drinking Fountain from Pioneer Pet. It's super easy to clean and I’m reassured that my pets are staying hydrated!— Lauren ($60, pioneerpet.com)
8 The Orvis Deluxe Microfiber Car Hammock Seat Protector is the best dog hammock there is! My dog and I go hiking every weekend, and he just loves to get dirty and leave a mess in our car. This hammock not only protects our backseat, it also converts the area into a secure and comfortable place for him to sit and lie in. Highly recommended!– Lily (From $129, orvis.com)
9 Is your dog a bouncy car-passenger who jumps from seat to seat in a never-ending quest for the best view? Sleepypod's Clickit Sport harness keeps pesky passengers like my Rat Terrier, Lexi, securely buckled to your car's seat belt system while still letting them sit and lay down comfortably. Professionally crash-tested and award winning, it makes car rides a little less bonkers and a lot more safe.— Natalie (From $70, sleepypod.com/clickit-sport)
10 With my sensitive skin and tendency to sneeze at the powerful fragrances in many dog shampoos, I never liked baths. But thanks to Rockin' Paws So Fresh n’ So Clean Gentle Coat Cleansing Shampoo, I'm now a soft and sweet-smelling bath convert. Call me “dirtball” no more!— Wirehaired Dachshund Penny ($16, rockinpaws.com)
11 These delicious and nutritious energy bars from Yaff are made for humans and dogs to share, though they may just prove too tasty to do so—I somehow managed to eat a whole bar before realizing I hadn’t shared a single bite with my dogs.— Jennifer (6 bars for $18, muddandwyeth.com)
12 I've found the perfect pup parent’s keepsake: PetPrints 3D custom canine miniatures! Using a 3D printer, they duplicated my dog Hank, right down to his big ears! Ordering is super easy; just upload photos!— Kai (From $200, petprints3d.com)