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Most dogs don’t take to a leash too kindly the first time you slip it onto them – the secret is to let them know that you’re the pack leader, and they’re supposed to follow a step behind you whenever the both of you take a walk. Any tugging or pulling is a no-no, but what happens when you think that you’ve exhausted all avenues, including those pronged collars that might seem a tad painful to some, and nothing has worked so far?

Perhaps this $39.95 Tug-Preventing Dog Trainer might be able to help. This ultrasonic device is meant to help you train your four legged friend walk without tugging your arm off, especially if it is a large and active breed. You will attach the Tug-Preventing Dog Trainer between the leash and collar, and whenever Fido decides to tug, the built-in speaker will emit a harmless ultrasonic tone which irritates your furball without being audible to you. That’ll teach him to walk in step!

The more the dog tugs, the louder the ultrasonic tone becomes, and you can adjust it up to four volume levels. Nice to know that this tone will be directed to the leashed pet so that others in the vicinity will not be disturbed, and it is powered by a couple of AAA batteries.

I’m not sure if this is waterproof though, so you might want to remember removing this from the collar before you let Fido off for a swim.

If you have had enough of your four legged friend roaming around the house as he/she pleases, perhaps it is time to lay down the law and let your furkid know who is the alpha dog. Why not get the Automatic Closure Pet Gate and make sure that both human and canine have their own place, a quiet area to rest and relax from each other? Of course, it might take some getting used to, and you’d best potty train the little fellow (this gate doesn’t look as though it can fit in anything larger than toy or small breeds) lest he/she makes a mess of the situation.

The Automatic Closure Pet Gate is a pet gate with an integrated door which will automatically shuts behind you, helping prevent unwarranted canine escapes in the process. With the inclusion of spring hinges, the door will open wide for master, albeit closing quickly before dogs can barge through. There is also a strong dual-magnetic closure that holds the door securely in place, making it perfect for just about all open floor plans.

Comprising of a quartet of 20″-wide hinged panels that swivel a full 360º, it allows you to set up your own Z-shaped or semi-circle configurations. Of course, we’re sure that those with bunnies might want to consider this as well. The Automatic Closure Pet Gate can be erected for just $199.95.

While some of us find that a single dog is already a handful, there are others who don’t mind having a couple of these furry kids around. Of course, in order to provide a healthy environment for your pooch, you will need to make sure your four-legged friend gets enough physical as well as mental exercise, so walking a dog is a must. For beginners, walking a couple of dogs could prove to be rather tricky, and you always run the risk of tripping over both their leashes whenever they get excited and start running circles around you.

The Tangle Free Dual Dog Leash helps avoid any nonsense of that sort from happening, where it features twin retractable 10' lengths of sturdy nylon cord which are wound within a durable sealed plastic housing. The cords are then fed through separate openings and spin within the housing, so that they will not cross each other and end up as a tangled mess in the process. The leash’s handgrip allows you to easily control both canines with but a hand, although you might think twice if you’ve a large breed dog (or two) since it doesn’t look that this can cope with the strength of larger pooches. Fancy forking out $49.95 for this?

When I first got my pug I wondered a lot if he continued to whine and bark the entire time I was gone as he did when I was first leaving. As a puppy that dog knew exactly how to make me feel horribly guilty. This Puppy Tweets tag will let you know all sorts of information about your pet throughout the day. Although instead of just listing the facts, you’ll be viewing incredibly sappy phrases to keep you updated.

Every single time your dog moves, barks or naps it’s automatically detected by the tag. It has a WiFi signal that allows for it to tweet the information. It has over 500 different sickening sweet phrases. Things like “I bark because I miss you.” Yes, they are very serious. You can purchase the quick set for $29.95 in baby blue through X-Treme Geek. You won’t have to pick up any extra batteries either, since the CR2032 button cell battery is included.

I’m not sure why, but giving the dog a bath is my least favorite household chore and usually the most procrastinated one. Truthfully I have a small dog, plus he’s actually extremely obedient about the whole affair, so it shouldn’t be so bad. The part I have a problem with is having a not so good back and bending at bad angles in order to clean him up. Alright so a shower just for the dog is a bit much, but if you’re in desperate need of an alternative then it might be just the thing.

This shower is even better than my full-sized people shower. I can’t believe I’m jealous of a dog shower. It has 16 water-jet nozzles and a showerhead that is capable of rinsing off all of the dirt and shampoo. The jet nozzles produce streams of water strong enough to remove dead skin cells. The showerhead can be used as a handheld and has a hose 38 inches long. There are 2 leashes built into it to make sure your pet stays steady. You can purchase it for $1250 through Hammacher.

Cats aren’t like dogs at all, where the latter are more obedient (if well trained), returning upon your recall command without wandering off in their pursuit of happiness. Cats on the other hand, have a strong mind of their own, often popping up as an when they like it without requiring your consent or approval. The Lost Feline Locator helps you keep tabs on Garfield, where a homing tag is attached to his collar while a credit card sized handset will broadcast a radio frequency that penetrates walls, doors, and furniture to locate the tag. There are eight LEDs that illuminate in succession, helping guide you in the direction of your cat. In order to make the task easier, the audible tone becomes louder as you home in on your feline friend, but be aware that you are tracking a moving target. The Lost Feline Locator has a working range of at least 200' indoors or outdoors, retailing for $99.95 each.

Brushing a dog always makes a huge mess. Even if you do the job outside, there tend to be puffs of hair blowing in the wind. It’s always worse come springtime, so instead of worrying about where those smelly little puffs will end up, use this brush. It sucks up all of that hair instead of letting it go free in your home or on the back patio.

It is said to massage them as it sucks up all of that loose hair. However, I’m not sure that pets that are scared of the vacuum cleaner would appreciate you using this on them. If you have a particularly calm pet, they might not mind it though. It’s also supposed to stimulate blood circulation, as well as encourage the growth of healthier and more shiny fur. You can pick one of these up for £ 51.95 or about $78 through Pro Idee.

While some folks treat their pets as second class citizens, most of us do otherwise, as they are part of our family. With the Flexi PC Pet ID Tag, you can be sure that your mind won’t be as frazzled whenever Fido goes running off without letting you know beforehand – after all, it functions as a USB flash drive which is not only water- but shock-proof as well, allowing anyone who retrieves your pet to plug it into a computer to check out the owner’s information, ranging from contact number to address, vet information, medical and dietary needs among others. Updating it is a snap – the thing is, you will need to move your lazy butt to do so from your computer. Well, if you can spend an hour reading up on all of Tiger Woods’ mistresses, don’t you think spending a few minutes to keep your pet’s vital information updated all the more important? ThinkGeek is carrying the Flexi PC Pet ID Tag for $14.99.

Pets for some reason insist upon drinking from the toilet. Perhaps the water is far better in there than what they find in their bowl. Well if you would like to protect your pet from themselves, you can pick up this small gadget to help you out. Since you can’t be around to see absolutely everything, you can attach this to the lid of the toilet. Then if someone doesn’t put the lid down, you can still find out when your pet is up to no good.

It doesn’t actually scare them off or anything, that part is entirely up to you. Instead anytime it senses someone approaching, the gadget will begin to flash and start beeping. Then if you know that’s not a person near the toilet, you can go and run off your dog or cat. The bad part about this is if you have a few people in the household all that beeping is not going to be enjoyable. If you have a small household though, it could work out just fine. It has a range of 28” and can be purchased for $24.95 from Solutions.

The first time I saw this picture, I thought someone took an alien head and mounted it on the body of a UFO. In reality, this is the PetCare robot, a mobile webcam that allows you to monitor your pet from a distance.

I know when I leave my dog alone for a while, I would feel better if he was occupied by playing with this toy rather than chewing up my garbage. This is assuming that I have nothing better to do on my vacation than operate this toy on the Internet.

Not only is this camera/toy mobile by remote control through the Internet, but the ball that it bears is also remote control as well. In fact, the ball can be charged in the mobile camera itself. I’m not certain how the robot can be charged, or if it can be charged from a distance.

This device is fitted with infrared lenses so that you can see your pet in the dark. The lenses also have covers so your pet’s drool won’t damage the electric peepers. The only question I have is: what happens when your pet tips it over?

Well, the PetCare robot is only a concept for now, but personally, it really is a step in the right direction for pet care from a distance.

Dogs somehow love playing fetch, and I suspect that this Autofetch motion pet ball is more for the owner than the pet – after all, most pooches would be more than happy to play with their favorite ball throughout their lifetime, and won’t need improvements on a simple ball. What happens when your four-legged friend is more choosy? Guess the Autofetch motion pet ball might prove to be the catalyst required, as it requires you to put a small piece of food into the treat slot, giving the ball a slight shake to get the internal auto-motion gyroscope started. This allows the ball to start moving around randomly, and will come to a complete stop only after it does not receive any interaction for a minute. Perfect for restless dogs, but not so good when it comes to enforcing discipline.

When I watch my favorite TV shows online, I see commercials for the Washington State Lottery. Don’t ask me how they know that I live in Washington, but its the commercial’s subject matter that really disturbs me.

On this ad, this man builds a big machine that automatically throws frisbees for his dog. The voiceover says “I dream of being my dog’s best friend”. I can’t help but think it would be easier not to build the machine and just toss the dang frisbee yourself. That way you can spend less time building and more time with your best friend, buddy. The commercial is on after the jump if you want to see it for yourself.

Perhaps the man from this commercial could simply buy a Go Dog Go, a device that throws tennis balls for your fetch-loving canine.

It is adjustable, launching a ball 15 to 30 feet away every 7 to 15 seconds via remote control. It takes six D batteries to power it for five hours.

I suppose that this product is for those who need to wear out their dog before they go to bed at night. Sort of like how I try and wear out my kids. Ironically, I used to read them the Go Dog Go book.

If you want this Go Dog Go, feel free to head over to the Active Dog Toys website and lay down $149.95.