Dehydration is as big a deal to a dog as it is to a person. Maybe even bigger, since the dog is not going to walk into the 7-11 to buy that bottle of Gatorade. And it would suck if you tried to pour the last of your water supply into your dog’s panting mouth, but, as often is the case, got it everywhere but in the dog’s mouth.   At times like these, you’d probably rather have reached for the portable, spill-proof Guardian Gear Handi-Drink first. Essentially, this is a tight two-part system. A patented rubber flow-control valve in the cap prevents leaks, spills and backwash contamination. The water goes into an ergonomically designed plastic water bottle and dispenser tray/cover that funnels the water directly into the dog’s mouth. Think of it as a water park for Buster’s mouth. Cool.

*Available in Blue, Green and Red.

*Available in Jumbo and Mini sizes.

*Belt clip, carrying strap, instructions (imprinted on handtag for reduced carbon footprint) included.

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Sabylla is a beautiful whippet here on Dogasaur. Her talented mom, Arlene makes beautiful leashes, dog coats and Martingale collars. We are proud to have them here on the site and thought our readers would be interested in learning more about them.

Hubba Wubba. Although the somewhat obscurely named Kong Wubba hardly rolls off the tongue, this tough little nylon multi-tasker is like a toy chest all in one. First and foremost, it’s a chew toy. Inside a durable, reinforced-stitch nylon fabric are two balls. On top there’s a tough rubber ball; on the bottom, a squeaky tennis ball.   But the fun doesn’t stop there. There are also some long, floppy tails that hang down from the sack so in addition to munching on the balls, the Wubba can be grabbed, thrown and fetched with equal aplomb. And, according to the Wubba World gospel, dogs especially love shaking the Wubbas back and forth so that the tails flap in the dog’s face. So give this Wubba extra points for versatility.   It’s enough to make the Wubba people believe they are sitting on your dog’s next “best friend.” According to company lore, TK, who may be a real person or publishing jargon for “Name to come,” came up with the “ball-in-the-sock” idea because he kept losing tennis balls in the snow. But the dogs fell so in love with the Wubba that they had to create Wubba World, just to spread the love. Apparently love really is all you need.

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If only Ace Ventura had known about the DNA Breed Identification Kit, he might have made it to Prime Time. For with this easy-to-use piece of detection, there’s no longer any problem finding out exactly where that doggy in the window came from.  Although handy for tracking down errant dogs on the wrong side of the law, the DNA Kit is actually aimed at the millions (six, in fact) of law-abiding dogs who’ve done nothing worse than getting adopted without being able to provide anything more than a hint at their ancestry.   The test is as painless to the dog as it is to you, because it only requires an easily swiped cheek swab. From there it’s just a short trip to the BioPet lab, where their paternity experts figure out which of the 56 validated breeds belong in the family tree. That information provides a treasure trove of information regarding your dog’s behavior, potential health risks and disposition. And your dog will get the satisfaction of knowing exactly where he comes from. The only loser? The dog with pretensions to racial purity, who finds out he’s just a mutt after all.

*Discover your dog’s genetic history as present in the DNA.

*The simple, harmless collection technique can be quickly done at home.

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Here’s proof that fools rush in where wise men no longer need to. Because there’s nothing worse than smelling someone’s dirty business without knowing exactly where the little sneak pooped, peed or threw up.   When that happens, most of us are forced to put our nose on the front line, and find the spot by trial and error. All to the amusement of the gadget geek, who merely waves his magic wand: the Stink Finder ultraviolet black light. Whether it’s a large area or small, recon of your house, car or fleabag motel, the light will lead you straight to the source of accident, recent or untreated.  Because a little knowledge is in this case a dangerous thing, they even threw in a free bottle of urine odor remover. Although primarily designed for cat urine, this non-scrub, non-rinse formula works instantly on contact, is non-toxic and non-flammable and biodegradable and prevents re-marking. All in all, back to gently used in a jifferoo.

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We will miss Patrick Swayze. His brought movie characters to life through his dancing and acting. He was a Hollywood icon that audiences loved for his role in Dirty Dancing and Ghost.

In 1990, he told Entertainment Weekly “The movies that have had the most powerful effects on my life have been about romantic characters.”

The last project he worked on was a movie for A&E called “Beast.”

But did you know that Patrick Swayze was also a dog and animal lover?

It can happen to anyone. You’re out on a walk with Charlie. He’s wagging his tail; you’re thinking about your plans for the evening; life is perfect. Then a cat slinks by your peripheral vision and, before you realize you’ve let your grip go slack, Charlie chases after the cat and takes the leash with him.  At that point, you rather have chosen a hands-free Buddy System leash, wouldn’t you? Then you could still be lost in that fantasy, secure in the knowledge that Charlie was tied to your waist, on track, where he’s supposed to be.  The Buddy System comes in basic matte finish, but the reflective model is even mo’ better because it’s — duh — reflective, making you both easier to see once the light starts to fade. The leash itself is adjustable to both your waist and the connecting leash. It even has an option for an extra buddy, so you can bring your dog’s BFF along for the ride.

*Hands-free. *Durable.

*Available in black or red.

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Today I found this video. It describes a technique you can use to teach your dog to stop jumping on people. This method is a great illustration of behavior theories in action.

It’s not just the adults — and the children — of the world who are packing on the pounds. Thanks to sedentary lifestyles and diet, doghood obesity is no longer an oxymoron.  Like people, dogs are suffering from a super-sizing of portions. So instead of casually filling a bowl up with dog food,  you need to know how much is enough. That’s why these great looking Wetnoz Pet Bowls come in three “scoop and doop” sizes, making it easy for you to dole out the right amount of food.  Even better, these bowls look like an homage to Calder, not just a slop bowl. So go ahead and flaunt your artistic side. Turn what used to be your kitchen floor into a canvas of modern art.

*Overfeeding puppies increases the number of fat cells, just as it does in people.

*Overweight people tend to have overweight dogs.

*One-third of all dog owners don’t know their dogs are obese and at risk.

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The Springer people swear their Bicycle Jogger is safer than it looks, but before you strap it on, you might want to check your cojones and make sure they’re still there. You may need them the first time you decide you can run the dog from your bike.   This is possible, evidently, because the low mounted coil spring the system is based on, absorbs and reduces the dogs pulls and tugs by up to 90%. There’s also a safety release, which allows the dog to break away if you find yourself heading into a tree or post or out-of-control Rollerblader. It’s unclear from the literature whether it’s your job or your dog’s to pull the release tab. But that’s one of those things that we’re sure you’ll figure out once you have to.

* Comes with an additional attachment, in case your dog wants to bring a friend.

* Encourages bonding in those manly moments.

* Works on most bikes and dogs.

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* Springer Bicycle Jogger