5 of the Greatest Dog Inventions

Anyone who has been inside a pet store lately knows about the large selection of gadgets, toys, leashes, and other accessories that are available for dogs.  Over the years I have seen a lot of great dog products and I have also come across a lot of really bad products for dogs. I will cover the worst dog inventions in an upcoming post (which should be a lot of fun!), but take a look at what I consider to be some of the best inventions for dogs.

Frisbee – Although this wasn’t originally invented for dogs, it has crossed over into our world and is my personal favorite “dog toy” around.  Disc dog enthusiasts have taken this one simple invention and built an entire community around it, and for that reason it makes my list!

Dublin Dog Collars – After using these collars for a few years now, it’s very unlikely I will go back to a regular nylon type collar.  Dublin Dog Collars are made of a polymer blend that doesn’t fade, hold moisture, or harbor bacteria, and  best of all – they never stink!  This is a huge benefit if your dogs play as hard as ours do.

Chuck-It – I don’t know of any dog owner who hasn’t had at least one of these things.  Not only does the Chuck It give us all super human throwing abilities, but it keeps our hand free of slobber.  These things rock!

Kong – Although the Kong Company makes a ton of great products, I am referring to the original Kong.  The unpredictable bouncing makes for a great fetch toy, the rugged construction makes for a pretty decent chew toy, and the treat spot allows it to be mentally stimulating for your dog as well.

Manners Minder – The Manners Minder is one of the most versatile training tools that we have seen in a long time.  For those that don’t know, the Manners Minder is a remote controlled treat dispenser that can be used to help modify and shape a ton of different behaviors, take a look at a short video. While this product may not find it’s way into every dog owners’ toy box, it’s a very valuable tool to us as trainers.

Yes, you will notice that some of these products are available in our online store. These products are not on the list because we carry them in our store, but we carry them in our store because we feel they belong on this list.

I only listed a few of the many great dog inventions and accessories in this list.  In your opinion, what is missing from the list, what are your favorite dog inventions or items that you and your dog can’t live without?

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