Jump into fall with these fun and functional picks to make life easier and more enjoyable!

1. Bone Appetit! Upgrade your dog’s dinnerware with the clean lines of this modern cutie. The ceramic Textile Lines bowl from Fringe Studios is dishwasher and microwave safe, holds five cups of food, and reads “Bone Appetit” in the center—perfect for discerning gourmets and enthusiastic gourmands alike. ($20, petshop.fringestudio.com)

2. An ideal boredom buster for aggressive chewers. Tex’s Smoke’N’Chews super-durable “Ham Bone” is a safe alternative to real smoked or nylon bones. Made from BPA-free thermoplastic rubber, this super-durable chew toy looks and smells like the real thing, keeping pups safely and happily entertained! ($14, texchews.com)

3. Escape to Montréal with the adorably mouth-watering Montréal Munchies plush toy collection! A P.L.A.Y. and Earth Rated collaboration, it features handmade, eco-friendly plush toys for delicious playtime fun. Choose from the Montréal Bagel, Pooch-tine, Mon-treat-al Smoked Meat Sandwich, or Maple Tree—or nab the whole lot! Your dog will say merci. (from $8, petplay.com)

 

4. Pup Art Make your heart smile with a portrait of your canine bestie. Artist Fred Smith of Pet Art 4 U produces gorgeous, stylized watercolour pet portraits from personal pet photos. Every purchase supports Heart 2 Heart, a no kill animal rescue based in Arizona. (from $199, petart4u.com) 

5. Get ready to upgrade your dog walks. This patented leash accessory allows your dog to hydrate on the go. The Spleash attaches to almost any leash, providing a comfortable and convenient handle/water reservoir so your dog never has to go thirsty! It holds up to 12 oz of fresh drinking water and features a flip-open drinking cup for easy lapping. ($35, spleash.com)

6. Fall weather means wet, muddy dogs. Our must-have? The Ruff and Tumble Drying Coat. These cozy coats dry your dog quickly, fasten around the neck and belly, and come in a wide variety of sizes and colours. (from $64, cooltugs.com)

7. Stop the Pulling Does your dog pull on leash? Get ready to enjoy walks again thanks to the Freedom No-Pull Harness from 2Hounds Design. It comfortably discourages pulling behaviour and redirects your dog’s attention so you can put pulling in your past. (from $33, 2houndsdesign.com)

8. Tired of carrying poo on dog walks? Who isn’t? Let Dooloop do the dirty work for you. This nifty little device holds the dog-waste bag, so you don’t have to—simply attach it to any leash or backpack. Woman-made in Maine from non-toxic, recycled plastic, this might be the best $9 you’ll ever spend. ($9, thedooloop.com)

 

This article originally appeared in the award-winning Modern Dog magazine. Subscribe today!

 

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