Gallery: 15 Gifts That Will Definitively Prove You Love Your Dog
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__Sleepypod__ [Sleepypods](http://sleepypod.com/sleepypod) are like tiny yurts for small dogs and cats. They're rugged, washable, and come with a super comfy bed and zip mesh top (not pictured). Also, super adorable dogs like Crosby here love them. $180
02Booda-softbite-floppy-disc
__Booda Soft Bite Floppy Disc__ [These things](http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Bite-Floppy-Disc-For/dp/B000CRQRT4) have been around since the beginning of time. Dogs love 'em because they're soft, floppy, and easier to catch than hard plastic discs. They're also great for occasional tug of war matches. $18
03filson-dog-travelmat
__Filson Dog Travel Mat__ You love your dog. So naturally, you'll want to take him everywhere you go. [This travel mat](http://www.filson.com/products/dog-travel-mat.90124.html) from Filson has a waterproof nylon underside, a cushy foam-core, and a roll-up design for easy transportation. Much insulating. Many durable. $135
04ifetch
__iFetch__ Playing fetch may never get old for your 3-year-old lab, but it will for your 40-year-old rotator cuff. [The iFetch](http://goifetch.com) gives owners of ball-obsessed dogs some much-needed respite. It'll hurl mini 1.5-inch diameter tennis balls up to 30-feet. There's a receptacle where your dog deposits fetched balls. This is obviously for smaller dogs, but there's a big dog version on the way. $100
05iRobot-Roomba-770
__iRobot Roomba 770 Vacuum Cleaning Robot__ Oh my god, the fur. It's everywhere. Dogs shed. Some of them shed a lot. [The Roomba 770](http://store.irobot.com/irobot-roomba-770/product.jsp?productId=11305110) will help keep the dander and hair from overwhelming your home. It's especially helpful for those poor souls who are allergic to their canine companions. $500
06furminator
__Furminator__ If you want to take a more proactive approach to dog fur, [the Furminator](http://www.furminator.com/products.aspx) is a great place to start. These combs penetrate the topcoat and gently remove loose hair without irritating your dog's sensitive skin. There are even long and short hair versions. $43-73
07gopro-fetch1
__Go Pro Fetch __ Does your dog like to leap off docks and get radical? [The Fetch harness](http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/fetch-dog-harness/ADOGM-001.html#/start=1) has two mount locations for GoPro cameras—one on the back and another on the chest—and makes it easy to catch all the action. At the very least you'll get a lot of great butt-sniffing footage. $60
08Hyperdog-ball-launcher
__Hyperdog Ball Launcher__ More shoulder-saving technology from the folks at Hyper Pet! [This tennis ball sling shot](http://hyper-pet.com/products/hyperdog-ball-launchers/) fires balls up to 200 feet, a lot farther than you can probably throw. It also comes in one- and four-ball variations, and features hands-free pickup because GROSS. ~$20
- 09__Bark Box__ My Ridgeback meticulously inspects every package I bring into the house. He would go bonkers for a [Bark Box](https://barkbox.com). These treat packages come every month and contain a mixture of toys, bones, and doggy gadgets. If that wasn't great enough, ten percent of all profits go to dogs in need. $19/month and up.
10Mushers-secret
__Musher's Secret All-Season Paw Protection__ I wanted very badly to recommend some quality doggy boots. Because let's face it, there are few things more hilarious than [dogs in shoes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oKTOTrao9g). Then I found [Musher's Secret](http://musherssecret.net), a blend of natural waxes that give your dog's paws the same winter protection and spares him the embarrassment. $20
11Petcube-Camera-Dog
__Petcube__ Wait, you leave your dog at home all day? Alone? What kind of monster are you? Feel better about neglecting her with [the Petcube](https://petcube.com). It's a tiny aluminum and glass box equipped with a wide-angle camera, a microphone, speakers, and a laser. Summon your pet to the box, tell her you're sorry, and give her a laser show. $199
12petlight-LED
__Petlit LED Collar Light__ Just because the sun goes down doesn't mean the fun has to end. These compact [LED collar lights](http://www.niteize.com/product/PetLit.asp) will ensure your pooch stays visible up to 100 feet away. $5
13saddleback-leather-collar
__Saddleback Leather Classic Simple Dog Collar__ A wise person with a ton of dog experience once told me to stick with nylon collars. They get a lot less smelly and grody, she said. I don't care, Betsy. [This collar](http://www.saddlebackleather.com/leatherdogcollar) is beautiful, and I want it. Also, have you smelled Hogan's collar lately? $29 to $59
14soggydoggy-super-shammy
__Soggy Doggy Super Shammy__ Most dogs like getting wet. Some of them enjoy getting toweled off even more. [These shammies](http://www.soggydoggydoormat.com/collections/super-shammys/products/copy-of-soggy-doggy-super-shammy-beige) from Soggy Doggy are shaped specifically for optimal drying. The microfiber towels are quick-drying and machine washable. Warning: Side effects may include Recently Dried Doggy Spazzes (aka [The After Bath Crazies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BZwh4aU1yA&spfreload=10)). $20
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