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    17 Small, But Useful Things That Every Dog Parent Should Probably Own

    Your dog will probably love them as much as you do.

    1. A chew toy that has an ultrasonic squeaker, so your pup can go to town without driving you (and everyone in your Zoom meeting) bonkers. Reviewers say the chew guard makes the toy tough enough to survive even their most extra aggressive chewers (and there's no messy stuffing if they do breech the security).

    A dog laying on the carpet with its tongue out next to the toy

    2. Or an ultra-durable squeaky snake that'll withstand hours of tug time. It has three separate squeakers and zero stuffing (so you won't have to worry about finding a pile of fluff on your couch).

    A dog holding the snake toy in its mouth

    3. A tiny rubber pet hair scraper that'll help you get into all the corners and crevices a bulky lint roller can't reach. Reviewers say the size is perfect for keeping in their bag or glove compartment, and that it's picked up hair they can't even see.

    The pet hair scraper being used on a fuzzy surface

    4. A pair of reusable silicone can covers that'll keep their food from spoiling in between mealtimes without increasing plastic waste. They have three rings to accommodate different sized cans, so you won't have to clutter up your drawers with a million lids.

    Someone using the silicone lid on a can

    5. An LED collar tag that'll help you keep track of your pooch when they insist on staying at the park after sundown. It's water- and mud-resistant (making it perfect for beach days), and reviewers love that it's big and bright enough that they can easily see it through long fur.

    A dog wearing the glowing light on its collar

    6. A portable paw cleaner with gentle silicone bristles that'll get their lil' feeties squeaky clean after a romp in the yard. It'll save you from having to wrestle their squirming leg under a running faucet and is light enough that you can bring it with you to the park.

    A hand holds the cup while a paw is dipping into the container

    7. A pet hair remover in a cute hound edition that'll rid your home and clothes of fur and fuzz while forgoing the need for disposable sticky strips. You can even use it on hard surfaces like your desk, so you won’t need to bust out the hand vac when dog hair ends up all over your mousepad.

    8. A poop bag dispenser that'll clip to their leash and save you from doing the awkward pocket pat down when you forget to bring a bag. It has a built-in LED flashlight, so you won't have to fumble with your phone when it's dark out.

    The dispenser with the flashlight on

    9. A rosé plushie that'll transform your empty water bottles into a safe chew toy. Your four-legged companion can ~cromch~ to their heart’s content while you relax with your silent (and, of course, boozy) counterpart.

    A tray with two stuffie bottles with labels reading "rosé"  sit in between two dogs, all on a fleece blanket featuring pawprints all over

    10. An oral supplement powder that'll clean their teeth and fight off bad breath, so you won't pass out when they surprise you with face kisses. Reviewers say that their dogs' teeth have gotten whiter since using it, and that there's been a huge improvement in the amount of plaque that even daily brushing wouldn't budge.

    Someone adding the oral supplement to a bowl of kibble

    11. A pair of doggy seatbelts that'll keep your pets from bouncing around the seats when they insist on tagging along with you to the store. Reviewers like that the strap is long enough to give their pups the freedom to stick their head out the window, while still keeping them safe and secure.

    A dog wearing the seat belt and a closeup of the buckle

    12. A ball launcher that'll help you throw their ball harder, higher, and farther, so you can keep your pup engaged without putting extra strain on your shoulder. Reviewers love that they can use it to scoop up the ball too, so they don't end up with slimy, slobber-covered hands.

    Someone using the ball launcher to throw a ball and a dog getting ready to run after it

    13. A pack of yummy Greenies pill capsules that'll hide their icky medicine and save you from having to messily coat their tablets in peanut butter. They'll also mask the smell of the pills, so even Sherlock Bones won't be able to sniff out anything suspicious 🧐.

    14. A silicone treat mat that'll keep your fur baby occupied while you shampoo and condition them. You just spread on some PB and stick it to the shower wall (and for speedy eaters, you can freeze it beforehand to slow 'em down).

    A dog in a bathtub licking the mat that's suctioned to a tile wall

    15. A pair of silicone grooming gloves that'll let you deshed your hairier children while giving them a relaxing (and distracting) massage. Reviewers say it's great for areas their pets usually don't like having groomed and that they were much more tolerant of these gloves than of regular brushes.

    The grooming glove full of pet hair held in front of a dog

    16. A magnetic food tracker that’ll help counter your clever pup’s sneaky, bamboozling ways. Just move the slider over when you’ve fed them and you won't be tricked when they pretend they’re starving.

    The pet feeding reminder device leaning against its box

    17. And lastly, a container of probiotic supplements that'll deliver a dose of good bacteria to keep your K9's gut happy and their poops healthy. Reviewers swear by these to keep away those ominous tummy rumbles (and the gastly odours that follow), and say they've even seen an improvement in their dogs' moods since taking them.

    A product photo of the probiotic supplements against a grassy background

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