Shopping for Cash is almost more fun to me than shopping for myself and therefore, I have bought many items for him over the last couple years and I wanted to round up my top 5 must haves as a dog parent. Cash has a very active lifestyle and many of these items reflect that but they are products that I have found to be worth every penny.
- First up are these pet grooming gloves! Cash sheds A LOT all year long and after doing some research, I decided to purchase these gloves and they haven’t let me down since. A lot of grooming brushes out there have been known to scratch or even cut your pet’s skin and I’ve found these to be very gentle but still get the job done! Found on Amazon for $15.
2. This is one of my favorite buys! I used to fill up a water bottle and bring a plastic bowl for Cash when we went to the beach but this bottle has made everything SO much easier! You fill water into the bottom portion and push the button to release water into the cup for the dog to drink out of. The best part is if your dog doesn’t drink all of the water, you can push the button and release the water back into the bottle portion. Perfect for the beach or park! Found on Amazon for $16.
3. This purchase is another all-time favorite of mine! It has changed the game for Cash when we go on car rides. This hammock also catches a lot of sand and hair preventing it from getting all over my car. It also makes car rides much more comfortable for Cash and I don’t have to worry about him falling forward between the front and back seats. It also comes with two seat belts that can be attached to your dog’s collar. This is truly worth every penny! Found on Amazon for $37.
4. Another purchase I love is this KONG harness that Cash is wearing in this picture! I have bought him a lot of cute harnesses in the past, but they never quite fit his cute body very well. (Story of our lives, right?) I was traveling once and my dad actually bought this harness for him and we have used it every single day since there. It is extremely durable and fits him perfectly. If you have a corgi, french bull dog, or any other breed with short legs and large neck, then this harness is perfect! Found on Amazon for $35.
5. Last item is this dog life jacket by RUFFWEAR. Cash LOVES to swim and when I bring him to the beach, he doesn’t need a life jacket because he’s a good swimmer but he does wear it every time we go on our boat! His favorite thing to do is to jump off the stern of our boat and the handle on this life jacket helps us pull him back on to the boat. I bought it at West Marine and it was a bit pricey but he has been using it for the past two summers and it still feels brand new! I found the same life jacket on Amazon for $80. (There are cheaper options for life jackets and I highly recommend putting one on your pet every time you are on a boat.)
-L