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Valentine’s Day
8 gifts for the boyfriend who loves his dog more than you
He has a favorite, and it is not you. That is fine. Give him something for the dog and watch him light up as if it were his own birthday.
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For the one whose dog ate the last three toys
A ridged chew bone
Tough rubber with ridges that clean teeth while the dog works on it. With luck it outlasts the sofa cushions it is replacing.
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For the one who runs with the dog every morning
A hands-free running leash
A waist belt with a bungee leash that takes the jolt out of a sudden squirrel. His hands are free. His shoulder will thank you.
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For the one whose dog is bored by lunchtime
A treat-dispensing tumbler
The dog nudges it, it wobbles, a few treats fall out. It is a puzzle with snacks in it, and the dog thinks it has won a game.
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For the one who takes the dog everywhere
A dog carrier backpack
A backpack with leg holes and a view, for small dogs with tired legs and big opinions. Trains, trails, the hardware store.
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For the one whose dog inhales dinner
A slow-feeder bowl
A bowl with a maze in it. The dog has to work around the ridges, so dinner takes ten minutes instead of ten seconds. Nobody chokes, nobody burps.
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For the one whose dog loves every puddle
A dog bathrobe
A microfiber robe that soaks up a wet dog before the wet dog reaches the sofa. Yes, it is a bathrobe for a dog. He will love it.
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For the one whose dog rides shotgun
A car seat-belt tether
It clips into the seat-belt buckle and onto the harness, so the dog stays on the back seat. Fewer surprise co-pilots on the highway.
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For the one whose dog vanishes after dark
A light-up collar
A collar that glows, so a dark dog in a dark park is a moving light instead of a mystery. He can stop shouting its name into the night.