Every Chic Dog Accessory I’ve Bought and Loved

Welcome to Someone Buy This!, a monthly shopping column featuring the fun, the frivolous, and the practical from a very discerning shopper.

I love my dog Archie, I love having nice stuff in my home, and yet these two things are often at odds with each other. Dog stuff can often be… well, ugly. There’s a lot of garish prints and colors, and not the kind you’re used to seeing in this column. I’ve searched high and low for functional dog products that seamlessly fit into my home decor and I’m happy to report that they exist. Here are my favorite, Archie-approved, dog accessories.

Eating and drinking

If your dog is like mine, they like splash water all over the floor when they drink. Then you get the very special honor of stepping on wet floor as you go about your business. I’m sure that you, like me, absolutely love a surprise puddle. If so, this product is not for you because it will drastically reduce and even eliminate drink bowl puddles. This base from Dorai Home is made out of diatomaceous earth, which, according to the company, holds up to 150% of its weight in water. What does this mean? It’s super absorbent and causes moisture to evaporate very, very quickly. It truly changed the puddle situation in my kitchen. When Archie dramatically laps from his bowl, this pad grabs the excess.

If you’re excited about air-tight food, you’ll love this treat container. It comes in several colors, holds about 4.5 cups of treats, and is way nicer to look at than the bags dog treats are sold in. Just make sure everyone in your household is aware of its contents. The container is so nice it may be confused as something that holds treats for people!

Sleeping

Dog beds are probably the most visible pet product in your home. Beds need to serve your dog’s needs, be easy to wash, and, of course, not be an eyesore. I personally tend to gravitate towards beds with removable covers. I find that they’re easier to wash, meaning I wash them more often. I love this one by Approved By Fritz, which comes in a few colors and patterns, two of which are checker-print. You can’t go wrong with that! This bed has one seam, giving it more of a pillow shape. 

If your dog prefers something boxy, which makes the edges of the bed a bit more stable, Fable has a great option. This bed comes in multiple sizes and both the cover and insert are machine-washable.

Crates seem to be a divisive topic amongst dog people. Some people swear by them and others can’t get past the fact that they look like cages. Archie loves his crate and hangs out in it willingly. He has a habit of dramatically leaving the living room and heading to his crate when he’s decided his night is over. I love that he has his own space, but I hate the way the crate looks. That’s where the Fable crate comes in. It’s easily the most visually appealing crate on the market. In some settings, it can even operate as a side table or nightstand. And yes, the aforementioned bed fits perfectly in the crate!

Bath time

Readers of this column know I’m a big fan of Dedcool scents. Their pet shampoo is no exception. It’s fragrant, but not oppressive, and gentle enough for Archie’s somewhat sensitive skin. I apply the K-beauty double cleanse technique to bath time and use a rubber brush to lather up the shampoo. I can’t say Archie enjoys it, but he accepts his fate and will do basically anything for a treat.

Dog hair is everywhere

I try to de-shed Archie as much as I can during bath time, but turn to a lint roller for the hair that will inevitably end up on my clothes. Staff’s beautiful reusable lint roller, complete with a metallic case, is the one I keep by the door for a last pass on my way out.

I am guilty of cuddling up with my dog on the couch. While I don’t regret letting him up on the furniture, I do have to wage a constant battle on dog hair. Blankets are key here, since they’re way easier to wash than couch cushions. The problem is so many "dog friendly" blankets are ugly! I don’t want them to be monogrammed or decorated with paw prints! This wool blanket from Tartan Blanket Co is washable (yes, really!) and will blend into your existing decor. Wool is naturally stain-resistant, but not the easiest thing to wash. With this blanket, you get it all! These blankets are an extra tight weave, which is okay to throw in the washing machine if you need to.

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