dogopolis | blog » Cool Toy http://blog.dogopolis.com Our company blog! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:51:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Creative and often outrageous dog gadgets http://blog.dogopolis.com/are-you-serious/creative-and-often-outrageous-dog-gadgets http://blog.dogopolis.com/are-you-serious/creative-and-often-outrageous-dog-gadgets#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:16:35 +0000 Obi, the wiener dog ambassador http://blog.dogopolis.com/?p=118 Gadgets and gizmos are all the rave these days… humans have all these high tech gadgets for almost everything from daily communication (phone calls, texting, email, IM on our iPhones) to cleaning up around the house (pools, floors and gutters with iRobot)

So it only makes sense that I enjoy the same luxury as Astro from the Jetsons.  Below are some creative, and often crazy, gadgets that make you scratch your belly and ask, do I really want that?

Futuristic Dog Walk

(1) Almost hands-free poop collector (Poo Traps’ Magic Poop-Collector)

Undoubtably you must have seen the infomercial (see below) for this product and honestly I don’t know what to say, except for maybe “No Poops, no oops” (the company’s tagline).  I have yet to see any canine companion at the park or on a walk wearing it.  I personally don’t like having anyone mes with my tush.   (Price – $29.95 for the trap, $6-$9 for 30 bags)

(2)  Remote Control Robotic Camera (WowWee’s Rovio)

Ever wonder what your dog is doing while you’re at work?  Now you can with the Rovio, a “Wi-Fi enabled mobile webcam that lets you view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio”.  The website intends its use it for keeping track of people and places most important to you, but realistically I don’t think mom would appreciate you tailing her with this robocam.  (Price – $299)

WowWee Rovio Robotic Internet Controlled Camera to Spy on your pooch

Robocop or Robocam?

(3) Dog Sled (Dog Powered Scooter, Trike and Skateboard)

Imagine going for a bike ride and having your dog do all the work.  That’s exactly what one inventor has proposed with the Dog-Powered Scooter, Trike and Skateboard.  Might border on animal cruelty, but could be fun for multiple, large and athletic dogs.  I for sure wouldn’t be able to pull it :) (Price – $555+)

Urban dogsled

]]> http://blog.dogopolis.com/are-you-serious/creative-and-often-outrageous-dog-gadgets/feed 1568 Cool Product: It's a TOY! It's a TREAT… it's BOTH! http://blog.dogopolis.com/cool-toy/cool-product-its-a-toy-its-a-treat-its-both http://blog.dogopolis.com/cool-toy/cool-product-its-a-toy-its-a-treat-its-both#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:48:21 +0000 dogopolis http://dogopolis.wordpress.com/?p=34 Bony Babies, Raw hide inside stuffed toy from bissf.com

Bony Babies, Raw hide inside stuffed toy from bissf.com

I came across Bony Babies at the San Jose Pet Fair and have been begging my mom to chew on it. She bought it for me because she thinks it looks like me and little did she know that there is a surprise for me inside of it (RAW HIDE! yay). I talked about it in my previous post but I wanted to do a special product posting on it, as well as let you guys know where you can buy the product.

To learn more about the product and the company behind it go to www.bissf.com .  I will do some sniffing around regarding whether you can purchase it online or not but I definitely would recommend this product

Why?

Because it’s one of those toys that will take me a long time to destroy and it keeps my mom happy because I will be tired out afterwards. It looks like me! And it has a treat inside that will also take more time to chew.  Also, the price point was pretty reasonable at $9.

You may also buy it online at http://bestinshowsf.com for $8.50 !

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My favorite vendors I would have to say would be :

(1) Mona’s Munchies

Mona's Munchies Cute Logo

Mona's Munchies Cute Logo

Why? Because they have a really nice selection of cookies/baked goodies for dogs AND they have SQUIRREL SHAPED COOKIES! For some reason, it looks really delicious to me.

The most delicious cookie on earth

The most delicious cookie on earth

(2) Gussied Up Dog Boutique

Why? Because they sell toys that is shaped like me!  The doxie shaped toy is also chewable and get this, it has a RAW HIDE in the inside!!! I can’t wait to tear it up but my  mom says she wants to keep it fresh… I think she’s nuts. *whine*

I have met my arch nemesis!

I have met my arch nemesis!

Biting my Arch Nemesis' Butt

Biting my Arch Nemesis' Butt

For more info:

Mona’s Munchies, visit her blog at http://www.monasmunchies.com/
Gussied Up  http://www.gussiedupdog.com/

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