By Regina T. Roby
If you've had dogs for as long as I have, you've certainly encountered some pretty preposterous gifts designed for our four legged friends. Concepts which include the dog thong or the fish walker constantly surface and I've got to wonder what type of world do we live in where there is such energy put into producing such products? Sure, many of these types of gifts are designed in the spirit of amusement and frivolity, but I must allow that there are those that cross the boundary of amusingly strange to just plain weird. Let's examine some contemporary dog items that have crossed the line.
Doggy Nail Polish
Alright I'm aware that adoring pet owners enjoy spending time spoiling their pets, but I see the idea of dog nail polish somewhat weird. Clearly intended to be an adornment for your dog's nails, this product doesn't even make an attempt at persuading anyone that there is any useful benefit. At the very least products like nail caps for cats have a purpose; they are vibrant plastic caps that prevent cats from scratching people or furniture. Granted there's nothing wrong with color for the sake of it, but isn't there a more useful means of spending time together with your pet like playing a game or training a brand new skill? Yeah, Doggy Nail Polish receives a 2 on a weirdness scale of 5.
Robotic Massage Mitt
Doggy Nail Polish
Alright I'm aware that adoring pet owners enjoy spending time spoiling their pets, but I see the idea of dog nail polish somewhat weird. Clearly intended to be an adornment for your dog's nails, this product doesn't even make an attempt at persuading anyone that there is any useful benefit. At the very least products like nail caps for cats have a purpose; they are vibrant plastic caps that prevent cats from scratching people or furniture. Granted there's nothing wrong with color for the sake of it, but isn't there a more useful means of spending time together with your pet like playing a game or training a brand new skill? Yeah, Doggy Nail Polish receives a 2 on a weirdness scale of 5.
Robotic Massage Mitt
Dedicated pet owner's cherish their dogs and it's uncommon to find anyone who isn't constantly petting, or touching their pet in some manner. In the end, it's part of the activity that seals the bond between a pet and its master, right? Well if you opt for the Vibrating Massage Glove you essentially throw that bond right out of the window. A creepy automatic massaging device built to be worn on one's hand, it takes only a couple of seconds to appreciate precisely how bad of a thought this system is. Better yet, you don't need to bother about providing your dog with a peaceful, relaxing massage since this device generates a racket that would set any animal on edge. The Robotic Massage has earned a 3 on the weirdness scale of 5
Poo Freeze
It's hard to discuss Poop Freeze without degrading into the sort of humor that a thirteen year old boy would relish, but I'll try. Briefly, Poop Freeze is a product intended to make cleaning up behind your dog less difficult and I think that it is genuinely weird. Honestly, I think that anyone that purchases this sort of product in the first place probably shouldn't have a dog after all. Dogs are fun, adventurous 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. Moreover, it's bad enough standing out in the neighborhood clutching your waste bag watching Fido to do his business. Can you imagine what it would look like if after the deed is done you have to freeze your dog's poop before putting 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
Poo Freeze
It's hard to discuss Poop Freeze without degrading into the sort of humor that a thirteen year old boy would relish, but I'll try. Briefly, Poop Freeze is a product intended to make cleaning up behind your dog less difficult and I think that it is genuinely weird. Honestly, I think that anyone that purchases this sort of product in the first place probably shouldn't have a dog after all. Dogs are fun, adventurous 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. Moreover, it's bad enough standing out in the neighborhood clutching your waste bag watching Fido to do his business. Can you imagine what it would look like if after the deed is done you have to freeze your dog's poop before putting 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
It's hard to discuss Poop Freeze without degrading into the sort of humor that a thirteen year old boy would relish, but I'll try. Briefly, Poop Freeze is a product intended to make cleaning up behind your dog less difficult and I think that it is genuinely weird. Honestly, I think that anyone that purchases this sort of product in the first place probably shouldn't have a dog after all. Dogs are fun, adventurous 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. Moreover, it's bad enough standing out in the neighborhood clutching your waste bag watching Fido to do his business. Can you imagine what it would look like if after the deed is done you have to freeze your dog's poop before putting 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.
Falling all over our pets and providing goofy gifts is a god-given right of every pet owner, but these four products have crossed the line from odd to just plain stupid.
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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.
Falling all over our pets and providing goofy gifts is a god-given right of every pet owner, but these four products have crossed the line from odd to just plain stupid.
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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.