Best Dog Tech & Accessories: 14 Essentials for Your Pup

They don't make my hands, pockets, or dog's breath stink, and my dog loves them so much that she'll even obey my two-year-old when he's holding them.Sometimes you need to put your doggy in a bag. It has plenty of room so my dog fits comfortably, and its fleece-lined removable bed is so soft I've caught him napping.It comes in two sizes: Small for dogs up to 6 pounds and Large for dogs up to 25 pounds. You'll need to measure your dog to buy the right size (the XS fits perfectly on my pup). A really good dog. I can't say whether this will work with every dog, but if you have a dog that's keeping you (or worse, your neighbors) up all night, it's well worth a try.Electronic dog fences aren't a replacement for a real fence. It's portable too, so you can take it to the campground or even the Airbnb that permits dogs.Petsafe also makes a more permanent in-ground electronic fence ($179 at Amazon) that we like even better, because it's cheaper and easier to set the perimeter. Former WIRED writer Louise Matsakis and Mango love their BarkBox, although she did tell me that even very good dogs don't need quite this many treats per month.I will die on this hill: If you have a dog that sheds, buying yourself a robot vacuum to chase down all those fuzzies is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. That's why for almost 10 years, my dog's favorite toy has been sticks that we find on walks.