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Pampered Pals: Zip Line Dog Car Harnesses

PetSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:00:10 -0700

I can't stress enough the need of securing a pet during car travel but I know many people don't have a crate or belt to strap in a large pooch. So that's where the Zip Line Dog Car Harness ($40) comes in. This new product from Brookstone (makers of North's seat) will let your pooch roam freely in the backseat or rear of an SUV but still securely holds him in case of sudden stops.

Operating like a zip line between rear seatbelt handles, your dog can move back and forth but not climb out the window or fly forward into the front seats. And, for furry families on the go, the included, padded harness can be detached from the zip line and added to a seat belt (for a more secure fit) or even straight to the normal leash for walkies!

Perfect Snuggle Spot For Kitties With an Eye For (and on) Tech

PetSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:30:21 -0700

This looks waaaaaay too tempting for any super computer-obsessed kitty - I mean, it's like giving felines a starting line to pounce at the mouse! Still, for more calm cats, Brookstone's new desktop cat seat ($70) offers a so-close-yet-far-enough-away option for pets who want to monitor your every move.

Simply clamp to either side of your work space or place directly on the desk (protective felt pads included) and let your small pet remain close enough for petting, but encourage her to cuddle up somewhere other than on top of the keyboard!

New Year of Gifts: Doggie Driver

PetSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:15:18 -0800

If getting fit is a petsolution in your family, and someone else has already clamored for doggie walk duties, let another family member get doggie driver responsibilities. Brookstone's new Doggie Driver ($29.95) works like a golf club, while also throwing a tennis ball up to 300 feet. Have pooch sit and wait at a safe distance while you work on your follow through, his doggie instincts take over as he fetches it back, and then the modified golf club even snaps up the ball for you, saving your swing hand from slobber.

Pampered Pals: Doggies Stylin' Car Seat

PetSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:03:55 -0700

North spent all of his early life in New York City, accompanying me legally (and quasi-legally) on many adventures in one of his seven dog bags. We traveled on buses, subways, ferries, and airplanes but, for nearly four years, his only car experience involved taxicabs. When we moved to California last August and got a car, I invested in a monogrammed car pet seat from Brookstone (from $89.95). Not only is he secure and able to see out the window, I feel better knowing that he can’t get his claws into my leather interior. Secured with a seatbelt behind the passenger seat keeps him safe from front seat airbags, and makes mischief checks easy. The seat comes with a pull-out drawer perfect to stash adventure essentials (like his leash, dog waste bags, antibacterial hand gel, emergency food/treat supply, portable bowls, and a bottle of water). Car seats come in two sizes for dogs up to 30 pounds; if your dog is larger consider a harness and car seat cover instead. Now that we have this seat, North can safely come along on all my adventures and peek-and-greet at new friends from afar!