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?
(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)
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
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Sandi - Dog trainer extraordinaire.
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