If you've had dogs for many years like I have, you've probably spotted some pretty outrageous gifts designed for our four legged friends. Ideas such as the dog thong or the fish walker continuously appear and I've got to consider what sort of world do we live in where there is such energy put into producing such products? Of course, many of these types of gifts are created in the spirit of amusement and frivolity, but I must admit that there are those that traverse the boundary of amusingly peculiar to just plain weird. Let's have a look at some recent dog products that have crossed the line.
Doggy Nail Polish
Alright I'm aware that devoted pet owners enjoy passing time pampering their pets, but I see the notion of dog nail polish a little weird. Clearly intended to be a decoration for your dog's nails, this product doesn't even make an attempt at convincing anyone that there is any useful benefit. At the very least such as nail caps for cats have a function; they are colorful plastic covers that preclude cats from scratching people or furniture. Granted there's no problem with color for the sake of it, but isn't there a far more useful means of spending time with your pet like playing a game or training a brand new skill? Yeah, Doggy Nail Polish gets a 2 on a weirdness scale of 5.
Robotic Massage Mitt
Devoted pet owner's absolutely love their dogs and it's uncommon to find anyone who isn't continuously petting, or touching their pet in some way. In the end, it's perhaps the activity that seals the bond between a pet and its owner, right? Well if you buy the Robotic Massage Glove you simply throw that connection right out of the door. A weird automatic kneading gadget created to be worn on one's hand, it takes only a couple of seconds to understand just how bad of a thought this product is. Even better, you don't need to bother about giving your dog with a quiet, relaxing massage since this device generates a noise which could set any animal on edge. The Vibrating Massage Glove has earned a 3 on the weirdness scale of 5
Poop Freeze
It's challenging to discuss Poop Freeze without degrading into the sort of humor that a thirteen year old boy would enjoy, but I'll try. In short, Poop Freeze is a product meant to make cleaning up behind your dog less difficult and I think that it is certainly strange. Frankly, I think that anyone who purchases this kind of product to begin with probably should not have a dog after all. Dogs are enjoyable, bold animals that get into all kinds of things that may cause them to make a mess and if you're not equipped to clean up after them then perhaps they may not be the best pet for you. Additionally, it's bad enough standing out in the park clutching your waste bag waiting for Fido to do his business. Can you imagine what it would look like if after the deed is completed you have to freeze your dog's poop before placing it in a bag?! Poop Freeze is a strong 4 on a weirdness scale of 5.
The Dog High Chair
So far we've observed some pretty strange pet gifts, but the Dog High Chair has them all beat. Designed to enable your pet to join you at the dinner table, the Pet High Chair reinforces behavior that I've been trying to suppress for the last eight years! Closely resembling a toddler's booster seat that fastens to a table top, this device gives your pet table top access during meal times. The product description gives me the shivers: "Satisfying a mutual desire for companionship, this high chair permits your dog or cat to accompany you at the dinner table..."as it recommends, the individual that buys one of these surely needs a little societal companionship. The Pet High Chair hits the high mark with a 5 on the weirdness scale of 5.
Fawning all over our dogs and giving them wacky gifts is a god-given right of every pet owner, but these four products have crossed the line from odd to just plain stupid.
Doggy Nail Polish
Alright I'm aware that devoted pet owners enjoy passing time pampering their pets, but I see the notion of dog nail polish a little weird. Clearly intended to be a decoration for your dog's nails, this product doesn't even make an attempt at convincing anyone that there is any useful benefit. At the very least such as nail caps for cats have a function; they are colorful plastic covers that preclude cats from scratching people or furniture. Granted there's no problem with color for the sake of it, but isn't there a far more useful means of spending time with your pet like playing a game or training a brand new skill? Yeah, Doggy Nail Polish gets a 2 on a weirdness scale of 5.
Robotic Massage Mitt
Devoted pet owner's absolutely love their dogs and it's uncommon to find anyone who isn't continuously petting, or touching their pet in some way. In the end, it's perhaps the activity that seals the bond between a pet and its owner, right? Well if you buy the Robotic Massage Glove you simply throw that connection right out of the door. A weird automatic kneading gadget created to be worn on one's hand, it takes only a couple of seconds to understand just how bad of a thought this product is. Even better, you don't need to bother about giving your dog with a quiet, relaxing massage since this device generates a noise which could set any animal on edge. The Vibrating Massage Glove has earned a 3 on the weirdness scale of 5
Poop Freeze
It's challenging to discuss Poop Freeze without degrading into the sort of humor that a thirteen year old boy would enjoy, but I'll try. In short, Poop Freeze is a product meant to make cleaning up behind your dog less difficult and I think that it is certainly strange. Frankly, I think that anyone who purchases this kind of product to begin with probably should not have a dog after all. Dogs are enjoyable, bold animals that get into all kinds of things that may cause them to make a mess and if you're not equipped to clean up after them then perhaps they may not be the best pet for you. Additionally, it's bad enough standing out in the park clutching your waste bag waiting for Fido to do his business. Can you imagine what it would look like if after the deed is completed you have to freeze your dog's poop before placing it in a bag?! Poop Freeze is a strong 4 on a weirdness scale of 5.
The Dog High Chair
So far we've observed some pretty strange pet gifts, but the Dog High Chair has them all beat. Designed to enable your pet to join you at the dinner table, the Pet High Chair reinforces behavior that I've been trying to suppress for the last eight years! Closely resembling a toddler's booster seat that fastens to a table top, this device gives your pet table top access during meal times. The product description gives me the shivers: "Satisfying a mutual desire for companionship, this high chair permits your dog or cat to accompany you at the dinner table..."as it recommends, the individual that buys one of these surely needs a little societal companionship. The Pet High Chair hits the high mark with a 5 on the weirdness scale of 5.
Fawning all over our dogs and giving them wacky gifts is a god-given right of every pet owner, but these four products have crossed the line from odd to just plain stupid.
About the Author:
Angela Schmidt is a practical dog owner that finds that dog insurance invaluable. With pet insurance, Angela can eliminate worry and spend time finding normal gifts for her dog.
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