We’re always on the lookout for new innovative dog products and we’ve found a few that we thought were worth sharing…

First is the LED Dog Tail Communicator- poor Oscar’s little stub of a tail wouldn’t be very conducive to this product, but it’s a pretty cool idea.

We also like Mutt Muffs…how cute would Oscar look in these???  Although I can’t imagine that he’d be very psyched about the plane ride that went with the dog muffs…

Dogmatic Products, Inc. brings us the Snackshotz Treat Launcher.  It looks a little cheesy in the video link, but they have a pretty cute interactive game.

Finally, we have to give two thumbs (or paws, as the case may be) down for the Dogone - Dog Gas Neutralizing Pad.

No, this is not a joke…the product is now discontinued, but Flat-D Innovations, Inc. (the #1 name in flatulence odor control products - according to their website) was actually selling special dog “thongs” to help control your dog’s “gassy discharge”.  Ya gotta love the product description:

The Dogone - Dog Gas Neutralizing Pad is a comfortable and least intrusive means for deodorizing gassy discharges in a thong design. This will eliminate pet odors and dog odors from flatus or flatulence.

Uses our famous activated charcoal cloth (washable and reusable)! A starter hole is placed in the cloth in order to help you locate the suggested tail hole. Carefully measure tail and cut-out hole to proper size. Elastic straps are used for flexibility. Suspender clips are used to make the garment totally adjustable. They also provide quick release for allowing the dog out to do his business.

Patent Pending

Hey, I only promised Innovative products…nobody said they were going to be GOOD ideas!  Please share any other dog-related innovations you have come across!