Category: Smart Home / Dog Doors If you have a traditional dog door, you know the drill. You wake up on a freezing Tuesday in January, walk into your kitchen, and feel a draft that chills your ankles. Or worse, you walk into your kitchen and find a confused raccoon eating your dog’s kibble. The “flap” style dog door hasn’t changed much since the 1970s. It is essentially a hole in...
Category: Hiking Gear / Safety If you hike with your dog, your worst nightmare isn’t a bear—it’s your dog chasing a deer over a ridge and vanishing. In the city, a $30 AirTag or a $50 Tractive collar is fine. They rely on cell towers and nearby iPhones to update location. But if you are hiking in a National Park, the mountains, or deep backcountry, cell service is zero. In that environ...
Category: Dog Safety / Vehicle Gear If you wouldn’t let your child ride in the back seat without a seatbelt, why does your dog ride in a flimsy wire cage? It is a harsh question, but in 2026, it is one that more pet owners are forcing themselves to answer. For decades, the standard wire “crate” was viewed as a safety device. In reality, in a collision of just 30 mph, a standard wire cr...
In 2026, the question isn’t just “do I need a fence?”—it’s whether you should dig a trench or connect to a satellite. For decades, the “Invisible Fence” (a wired, in-ground system) was the gold standard. But in the last two years, GPS technology has advanced so rapidly that for many dog owners, burying a wire is becoming obsolete. However, GPS isn’t perfect for ...
Providing your canine companion with the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor spaces is essential for their well-being. A high-quality dog door not only offers this autonomy but also ensures energy efficiency, security, and durability. With a plethora of options available, selecting the right one can be daunting. To assist you, we’ve curated a list of the best dog doors of 2026, highli...
Choosing a dog bed in 2026 is no longer a simple matter of tossing an old pillow onto the floor and calling it good. Today’s dogs have standards—high standards. They need comfort, support, style, and maybe even a little luxury. If you’re looking to pamper your pooch this year, you’re in luck. We’ve scoured Amazon to bring you the very best dog beds, ranked and reviewed in a...
