50 Weird Things For Your Dog With Near-Perfect Reviews That Are So Genius

If your dog is a sloppy drinker, this spill-proof bowl could minimize the mess once and for all. It’s made from heavy stainless steel with an anti-slip silicone base to prevent it from toppling over, and it has a floating disc that gradually fills with water as your dog drinks, keeping their snout dry and the splashing to a minimum.

Made from natural rubber with flexible spikes, these treat balls slow eating, reduce boredom, and clean their teeth, all at the same time. Put kibble or their favorite treats into the sawtooth grooves to keep your dog entertained while they try to retrieve every last piece. According to reviewers, these toys are easy to fill, easy to clean, and gentle yet durable.

Dogs can get sunburn, too — especially if they have thin or light-colored fur. This dog sunscreen skips the zinc oxide to be safer for pets. Instead, it uses a combination of octinoxate and olive oil to provide SPF 30+ protection against UV rays. Its non-greasy formula also conditions their coat and skin with aloe vera and vitamin E.

This chew-proof seatbelt is ideal when you’re traveling with teething puppies and escape artists. The latch-bar attachment secures into your car’s anchor points like a child’s car seat, while the carabiner clips onto your dog’s harness and swivels 360 degrees to prevent tangling. Last but definitely not least, the braided steel wire is strong enough to support up to 850 pounds of pull force.

Can’t get your dog in the bath or to the groomer? These pet glove wipes keep them looking and smelling fresh in between washes, no rinsing required. They’re infused with pet-safe ingredients like oat extract to care for skin, calendula to deodorize, coconut oil for moisture, and jojoba oil to boost shine. Best of all, since they fit over your hand, your dog will think they’re just getting pets.

Keep yourself and your dog safe on nighttime walks. This light-up dog leash is visible from up to 1,000 feet away thanks to its ultra-bright LED lights. It’s USB-rechargeable for up to 20 hours of cordless use, and you can choose from eight individual colors or six rainbow modes. It’s also tear-resistant to withstand up to 250 pounds of pull force, and it’s coated in waterproof silicone to resist dirt and rain.

Available in two sizes and two colors, this calming unicorn pillow is designed for supportive, soothing sleep — especially if your dog is a restless puppy or an anxious senior. Filled with plush cotton stuffing, it has a C-shaped design that wraps around them like a bolster, providing a feeling of burrowed relaxation. It’s also fully machine-washable and dryer-safe.

“Wow, this thing has made a noticeable difference!” wrote one reviewer who bought these calming collars for their rowdy dogs. “Instead of zooming around or barking at every little noise, they just unwind, curl up, and actually sleep through the night.” They’re infused with soothing pheromones that last for up to 60 days each, and they’re waterproof, flexible, and length-adjustable to fit most breeds.

This doggy bathrobe is a great alternative to the hair dryer. Plus, you can also use it on rainy days or after the beach. Its quick-drying, odor-resistant microfiber absorbs five times its weight in water, while its calming wraparound design squeezes the moisture from their fur. It comes in four colors and eight sizes to fit most breeds.

When dogs eat too fast, it can result in choking, bloating, digestive issues, and vomiting. This slow-feeder dog bowl tackles all of the aforementioned with its raised spiral pattern that helps them eat at a healthier pace. Made from food-grade, dishwasher-safe material, it holds up to 4 cups of kibble and has grippy feet that prevent scratching and sliding.

These are my go-to poop bags because they’re made from 65% post-consumer recycled plastic, but they’re still extra-strong and leak-proof. They also come in compact rolls that are easy to stash in a drawer, glove compartment, or my dogs’ overnight bag, and their perforated seams tear easily without ripping. Get them in unscented, odor-blocking, or fresh-smelling fragrances like peach with lotus flower.

Sold in four colors, this checkered food mat looks effortlessly chic in your kitchen — but it’s also shockingly practical. With a four-layer construction, it absorbs moisture in seconds, pads your dog’s eating area, prevents slipping and sliding, and protects your floors from spills. It’s also easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Since it comes in a portable, mess-free stick, this soothing balm is super easy to apply to your dog’s nose and paw pads. Use it year-round to protect their sensitive skin from cold weather and hot pavement. Its lick-safe ingredients include coconut and jojoba oil for moisture, calendula extract to minimize inflammation, and beeswax to create a protective barrier.

Turn your garden hose into a grooming station with this dog-washing hose attachment. The eight-sprayer nozzle has a 3.5-ounce container that you can fill with soap or shampoo, infusing the water with a cleansing agent as you spray. The set also includes scrubbers, a comb, an adapter, and a microfiber glove — and you can use the nozzle for washing your car and treating your garden for ticks, too.

Dogs don’t sweat the way humans do, so regulating their body temperature is much harder. These cooling bandanas make your dog look adorable — but they also help to lower their body temperature in hot weather. Soak them in water, wring them out, and tie them around your dog’s neck to create a chilled sensation via rapid evaporation. Get them in tons of prints for various occasions, seasons, and holidays.

One of my dogs has such severe separation anxiety that he insisted on jumping from my lap to my boyfriend’s lap — while we were driving. When we buckled him in, he nearly strangled himself trying to get to us. This travel carrier keeps him calm, safe, and contained while lowering my anxiety on road trips. Fully enclosed with mesh fabric, it secures over the headrest and around a seatbelt, plus it comes with a washable pad for comfort.

Sofa covers rarely complement your home’s aesthetic, but this pet couch cover is the exception. Its ridged velvet finish actually looks chic while protecting your furniture from stains, accidents, and fur. Despite its plush padding and non-slip bottom, it’s fully machine-washable — and it comes in eight colors and eight sizes to suit your design style and fit most sofa lengths.

These slow-feeder mats encourage licking to reduce stress and keep your dog distracted with their favorite wet treats during grooming, vet visits, or thunderstorms. Made from silicone with four textures on the front and suction cups on the back, they’re easy to coat with peanut butter, yogurt, mashed bananas, or pumpkin puree before sticking them to the floor or bathtub. They also come with a rubber spatula for application.

Engage your dog’s natural foraging instincts, slow their eating, and tire them out, all with one convenient enrichment toy. This Brightkins interactive toy has removable and swiveling 3-D shapes that mimic colorful Kanoodle pieces. Hide treats or kibble in the compartments to encourage up to 20 minutes of sniff work, which supposedly offers the same level of stimulation as a one-hour walk.

When compressed, this collapsible dog food container holds up to 6 pounds of kibble. When expanded, it holds up to 13 pounds. It’s made from BPA-free plastic with a flexible silicone center and a clear, airtight lid with a magnetic clasp. It also has a chamber that you can fill with desiccant, keeping the food fresher for even longer.

Keeping your dog fed and hydrated on the go has never been easier. This dog water bottle has a pop-out food container that holds up to 100 grams of kibble or treats. Pop it out, hold the bottle sideways, and press the button to flood the basin with water, allowing it to function as a portable dog bowl. Everything is made from food-grade material that’s dishwasher-friendly and temperature-safe up to 250 degrees Fahrenheight.

They think they’re getting a delicious treat, but you’re helping to keep their teeth clean. These dental chicken treats have a ridged, porous texture that cleans hard-to-reach areas as your dog chews, reducing plaque and tartar buildup down to the gumline. They’re also designed to help freshen breath, and they’re made without artificial flavors or colors.

Specifically designed for shedding breeds, his three-in-one dog shampoo cleans, conditions, and deodorizes their coat in one step, all while remaining hypoallergenic and tangle-resistant. Its formula contains jojoba oil to lift dirt and excess fur, white tea and basil to tackle unwanted odors, and vitamin E and oatmeal to soothe and hydrate skin. It also has a convenient squeeze nozzle for precise, one-handed application.

Ditch the old, raggedy towel and get something that actually dries your dog off fast. The Soggy Doggy Super Shammy is a microfiber towel with absorbent chenille fingers that hold up to seven times their weight in moisture. It also has hand pockets so you can easily reach under their ears, between their paws, and around their belly, plus it’s washable and fast-drying to prevent unwanted odor.

According to reviewers, this indestructible dog toy is as close as it gets to truly indestructible: “My dogs destroy absolutely everything except for this,” one reviewer wrote. “After about a year still looks pretty new with the exception of a few bite marks.” If your dog does manage to shred it, the brand offers a lifetime replacement. It’s made from non-toxic rubber with a spiral design that’s great for chewing, fetch, and tug-of-war.

Slip these ear wipes over your finger to clean your dog’s ears with dexterity and without hassle. The double-sided fabric is textured to remove dirt, wax, and debris, while the gentle formula contains colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation, aloe vera and fermented coconut oil to hydrate skin, witch hazel and white willow bark to prevent infection, and chrysanthemum to minimize unwanted odor.

If getting your dog to take their medication is a nightmare, this Wrap-A-Pill paste might be able to help. Available in peanut butter, bacon, and cheese and bacon flavors, it has a paste-like consistency that’s easy to mold around pills or create pockets for powder and liquid drops, so your dog swallows them without question. The formula also has probiotics to support a healthy gut.

Multi-pet household? This Door Buddy door latch is a “literal life-saver AND super convenient,” one reviewer wrote. Stick it onto virtually any type of door (standard, pocket, French, accordion, or double) using the included 3M adhesive strips, and adjust the length as needed to let cats in and keep dogs out. It also comes with a foam stopper to prevent the door from shutting, and it’s easy to unlatch when you need to enter.

Your dog’s nose works overtime, and this Snout Soother balm keeps it comfortable and hydrated. Using plant-based, lick-safe ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter, it moisturizes dry, cracked skin and encourages healing despite wind, cold weather, and dry air. It’s also easy to apply straight from its portable tin, and a little goes a long way.

Like tennis balls, these SqueakAir dog toys are fuzzy and great for fetch. Unlike tennis balls, the non-abrasive felt is gentler on their teeth, the high-quality construction can withstand hours of play, and the built-in squeakers add an irresistible layer of excitement to playtime. According to reviewers, they’re way more durable than similar brands, making them ideal for heavy chewers.

Get this light-up adjustable dog collar in your choice of three colors and three sizes. It’s USB-rechargeable with a waterproof LED strip that provides up to eight hours of illumination, which you can see from up to 1,600 feet away. That way, you can keep track of your dog in large open environments or ensure that drivers can see you on your walks.

This travel dog bag has a near-perfect 4.8-star average rating from thousands of reviewers. In addition to a roomy main bag with various dividers and pockets for toys, blankets, leashes, and accessories, it also includes two collapsible dog bowls and two pet food containers with leak-proof lining. Last but not least, it’s easy to carry thanks to its padded shoulder strap, reinforced handle, and suitcase sleeve.

“Bought this for our 9-week-old puppy on the day we brought him home. What a lifesaver!” wrote one reviewer — and granted this anxiety-relief doggy toy has over 50,000 five-star ratings, others clearly agree. Thanks to its removable heating pack and battery-operated heartbeat, it helps your pet feel as though they have companionship in unfamiliar environments, while crate training, or during stressful events.

Save your money while preserving your home’s chic aesthetic. These washable pee pads look like antique rugs, so they’re way more elegant than the disposable kind. They also have a four-layer construction that absorbs moisture, controls odor, protects your floors, and prevents slipping, plus they’re machine-washable and reusable up to 500 times each.

One reviewer called this pet hair rake “oddly satisfying” and “slightly horrifying,” granted it “pulled up more hair than [their] vacuum ever did.” The textured rubber head grips fur from the depths of your rugs, bedding, and upholstery without damaging the fabric, and it has a telescoping handle that adjusts from 31 to 60 inches. The set also includes a handheld rake, a bathing glove, and an electrostatic hair remover cloth.

“This was one of my best toy purchases,” wrote one reviewer with a German Shepherd who’s usually a “toy destroyer” — but this Ultra Fetch Stick can handle the tugging, chewing, and carrying. “Almost two months of rigorous daily play and it’s still almost like new!” It’s also ergonomically designed for long-distance throwing, brightly colored for visibility, and etched with special grooves to catch slobber.

“This is one of the most thoughtfully engineered products I have ever used,” wrote one reviewer who used this pooper scooper set to clean up a month’s worth of poop from two dogs “in about 10 minutes.” The set includes an extra-large swivel bin that blocks odor, and a metal scooper that works on most surfaces, both with telescoping handles. It also comes with 75 liner bags and a clip-on dispenser.

This life jacket turns your dog into an adorable shark while keeping them safe in the water. Made from a combination of ripstop fabric and high-buoyancy foam, it secures with one adjustable strap around the chest and two adjustable straps around the belly. It also has a handle, reflective stitching, and a D-ring for their leash, so it doubles as a harness.

“Game changer! I put this on my beagle for long car rides and it’s helped substantially,” one reviewer wrote about this anxiety-relieving head wrap. It’s also a great way to calm nervous dogs during vet visits, grooming appointments, vacuuming, thunderstorms, and fireworks shows. Made from stretchy, multi-layer fabric, it wraps around their ears to reduce noise levels, and it comes in six colors and three sizes.

Compatible with Apple AirTags (not included), this Airtag holder keeps the tracker dry and securely fastened to your pet’s collar. That way, you can get notified if they leave the property or track them through the neighborhood. It’s made from thin yet durable silicone with a back cover that locks out water, and it slides onto most collars without discomfort.

Do these aviator sunglasses make your dog look undeniably cool? Yes. Are they surprisingly practical for dogs with sensitive eyes? Also yes. “Look great and they stay on!” wrote one reviewer whose dog wears them while riding on the jet ski to guard against sun, wind, and bugs. They’re designed to fit small breeds up to 15 pounds, and they have an adjustable drawstring that secures around their head.

Charge this handheld steam brush with a USB cord, fill it with water, and choose one of two speed settings. Its steady stream of cool mist reduces static, removes shedding, gently cleanses fur, and gives your pet a refresh in between baths. When you’re done, the bristles retract into the paddle to release the fur, so the brush cleans itself with the touch of a button.

This dog deodorizing spray has an average 4.6-star rating from more than 1,700 reviewers. Made with ingredients like oat extract, rosemary, and aloe, it freshens and conditions their coat while neutralizing unwanted odors, all without the need for rinsing. “This stuff is magic,” one reviewer wrote. “It smells amazing but even once the smell fades the bad odor does as well.”

Does your dog regularly scoot across the carpet? These soft chews are specifically designed to help with itchy, irritated butts, and they’ve earned over 27,000 five-star ratings from Amazon reviewers. The patented formula tastes like peanut butter, yet contains pumpkin, probiotics, and fiber to firm the stool, express the anal glands, and support healthy digestion.

This three-in-one bag dispenser clips onto your dog’s leash, holds and dispenses the included poop bags, and functions as a flashlight for nighttime walks. It’s USB-C rechargeable with a color-changing light that lasts for up to 50 hours, and its metal carabiner screws into place so it doesn’t accidentally unclip. If you do happen to drop it, its durable ABS shell can handle 10-foot falls without cracking.

Get this orthopedic dog bed in eight colors and 10 sizes. The egg-crate foam construction is designed to cushion your pet’s body and relieve pressure points, helping them to experience the most supported sleep ever. Each one comes with a removable, washable cover that has plush velvet on the outside and a 100% waterproof lining on the inside.

Made from a combination of non-woven fabric and natural rubber latex, this wrappable pet gauze sticks to itself instead of their fur or skin. As a result, it offers a pet-safe way to dress wounds, cover injuries, and prevent infections and licking. Each roll contains 5 yards of gauze, and you can use it on dogs, cats, horses, and birds.

This running leash keeps your dog safely tethered and your hands free. With an adjustable waistband on one end and a metal collar clip on the other, the 36-inch bungee absorbs shock to keep your dog close by without choking them. It’s also made from weather-resistant nylon with reflective stitching to keep you both visible in dark or rainy weather.

Available in nine sizes, this collapsible pet pool keeps your dog cool in hot weather — and when the season’s over, it folds up like an accordion for storage. Made from thick, puncture-resistant vinyl with wrapped edges and a non-slip bottom, it sets up in minutes without pumps or hassle. It also has a hose connector for convenient filling and a drain valve for easy emptying.

Neither of my dogs is great on walks, so I hide treats in the folds of this snuffle mat to tire them out. It’s made from felt with flower-like petals, loops, and spirals, engaging their foraging instincts as they sniff and paw around for the treats. It’s also machine-washable with a non-slip bottom, and it’s large enough that both my dogs can use it at the same time.