Green Sleep Machine
Include your canine companion in your eco-friendly lifestyle with a dog bed filled with 100-percent recycled plastic bottles, known as IntelliLoft stuffing. The cotton cover of the Organic Bumper Bed contains no pesticides or chemicals, according to the manufacturer. The beds come in five sizes, and the machine-washable and dryable cover is available in a variety of colors and patterns.
$68 to $184; WestPawDesign; 800-443-5567; www.westpawdesign.com
One-Step Wash
If you dread your dog’s bath time as much as Rover does, consider simplifying your routine with Jarden Consumer Solutions’ HydroSurge RapidBath Pet Bathing System. Combining water, shampoo and air into one source, the system eliminates the need for scrubbing, and your dog can be clean and shiny in just three minutes or less, the manufacturer claims.
$69.99; Jarden Consumer Solutions; 877-786-4358; www.rapidbathing.com
New-Carpet Smell
For pet owners who like to conquer two cleanup tasks at once, Arm & Hammer introduces a time-saving alternative. Empty the small pouches of Pet Fresh Fresh-ins, which are filled with odor-eliminating baking soda, into your vacuum bag or dust cup. With one vacuum job, you can remove doggie smell and pet hair, freeing up the rest of the day for spending quality time with your dog.
$2.48 (package of nine pouches); Arm & Hammer; 888-800-2302; www.armhammervac.com
Comfort on the Go
Let your active dog travel comfortably from competition to competition in a Deluxe Soft Crate from PortaPet. The travel crate is made of heavy-duty mesh and has top-, front- and side-entry doors; water-bottle bolt and strap; reinforced corners; and other features. Available in three sizes and six color patterns, the deluxe soft crates also include a matching carrying case.
$89.95 to $199.95; PortaPet; 87-PORTAPET; www.portapet.net
Meaty Treat
Although they have many devoted dog fans, traditional rawhide chews may pose a risk of intestinal obstruction. Your canine companion can continue its slobbery love affair with meaty treats with Scott Pet’s Pork Chomps, a pork-skin chew product that’s safer and more easily digestible than beef rawhide, according to the manufacturer. Pork Chomps also keep your dog’s teeth clean and are safe for weaned puppies.
$5.19 to $21.99; Scott Pet; 866-678-CHOMPS; www.porkchomps.com
Go Long
Has the average game of fetch lost its challenge for your fantastically fit dog? If so, add a little oomph to your throw with StarMark’s FarFlung, a foam-ball launcher with a telescoping handle that extends from 17 to 26 inches for variable-distance throwing. Without bending over, you can launch a ball up to 100 yards, according to the company.
$14.99; StarMark; 877-823-7847; www.aboutdogtraining.com