An interactive toy that puts on an automatic laser show to entertain your cat or dog.

FroliCat BOLT This interactive laser toy provides hours of fun for feline friends and often dogs too. Watch your cat pounce, (and some dogs) chase and bat at the exciting laser patterns. Hold BOLT in your hand or place it on a flat surface. It can be set as an automatic laser toy that provides hours of fun for you and your pet. There’s an auto setting that starts a 15-minute play session for your cat or dog using an automatic timer. Adjust the mirror to aim the laser across a variety of surfaces and a motor moves it around creating varying patterns. As with any laser, don't point in the eyes and supervise the very young. In manual mood you control everything. Requires 4 AA batteries, which are not included. Retail is under $20, even less at Petco.

www.Frolicat.com

A ball that talks to your pet and gives out snacks!

Every Pet Parent knows that the time you're away from home might seems like forever to your dog. Time will drag more for young dogs and puppies who like to play a lot. You can make the separation more bearable with the Talk To Me Treatball. You pop out the little recording unit and record a message in your own voice (actually anyone's voice) that can last up to 15 seconds in length. Then you put the recorder back in the Treatball, and load the ball with doggie treats. (They should be small doggie treats, or broken up bigger treats.) Later when your dog plays with the Treatball and pushes it around, they'll hear your voice. But wait, there's more! As your pooch pushes the ball around, treats fall out an random intervals making it worthwhile for him or her to play even longer. It's a fun way to keep your dog occupied and hopefully from doing anything naughthy while you're away. Available in Medium/Small (for dogs 15-40 lbs.) and Large (for dogs 40-120 lbs.) sizes. It's also available in plastic or in rubber, and in two color combinations. Prices range from about $12 to $20. Best prices are found by doing a web search on Amazon.

www.talktomepetproducts.com

Here's a leash made for a child when he or she walks the dog.

The leash an adult uses is often way too long with too big a loop for a child to handle. Janet Marlow, inventor of the Walking My Dog kids size leash said it’s the 1^st kids’ sized pet leash on the market. It solves the problem of children having to use standard size leashes meant for the adult hand and height. The shorter length will give a child better communication and control of their dog. Walking My Dog kids size leash comes in three size widths for small, medium and large size dogs. Each leash is 3 ft long with a loop handle of 4 inches. The company says it’s a leap forward in safety. “With a length more appropriate for a young dog handler, the leash reduces the possibility of acceleration/ deceleration injuries. At the same time, a more ergonomic grip reduces stress on the child's developing wrist joints.” That quote is from Dr. Avery Jenkins, Center for Alternative Medicine. $16.95. 

http://www.petacoustics.com/home.html

An effective way to control your dog or cat using "air"!

Pet Convincer, according to www.PetGadgets.com is a new, uniquely effective dog and cat training device. Your unruly pet’s party is over. The Pet Convincer uses a CO2 cartridge to deliver an acoustic effect and air blast to instantly stop problems such as excessive barking, jumping, stealing, digging, disobedience, and even aggression. It works for dogs, cats, and even birds. (I assume it’s for larger birds only.) Each cartridge lasts about 25 bursts approximately. This depends though on how long and hard you press the trigger lever for a burst. I tried the Pet Convincer on myself and on Vinita and there’s certainly no pain. If you don’t expect it, you’ll get a start, but basically you’re hit with a blast of air. Comes with 2 replacement cartridges. Under $35. There’s FAQ’s at the Pet Gadgets website:

http://www.petgadgets.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=1207&content_id=65

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