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Puppy Kind’s Everyday Gear for Busy Families: Slow Feeder, Lick Mat, Toys and Walk Basics
Family life with a dog runs on small routines. Puppy Kind's store has the everyday pieces that make those routines easier, all in one place.
By Marcus Reed, Editor · 4 min read · Published
Puppy Kind sells a friendly set of everyday gear that fits busy family life with a dog. There's the Treasure Hunt Slow Feeder Puzzle ($24.95), Slow Down Lick Mats ($16.95), rope-leg and squeaky plush toys ($16.95 to $18.95), the Toy Tidy Woven Cotton Basket ($29.95), the Good Dog Clicker and Whistle ($12.95), and Paw Print Waste Bags in a pack of 7 rolls ($14.95). It's the same store as the Pet Air Purifier on our dining room sideboard, and as a Pup Club member I get 50% off all of it.
Our house runs on routines, and the dog is part of every one of them. Dinner time, walk time, bedtime and the evening tidy-up all go smoother when the right thing is in the right spot. Here's how Puppy Kind's everyday gear fits into family life.
At mealtime
Our dog does dinner patrol by the sideboard every evening, so anything that makes his own meal more interesting is a win. The Treasure Hunt Slow Feeder Puzzle hides kibble or treats under sliding and lifting covers, and your dog works out how to reach each piece. Puppy Kind says it slows down fast eaters, and it turns dinner into a game the kids love to watch.
The Slow Down Lick Mat is a silicone mat with a heart pattern. You spread soft food over it, and suction cups hold it in place while your dog licks it clean. It comes in lavender and mint.
At playtime
The rope-leg plush toys come as a duck, a monkey, a giraffe, a crocodile and a hippo. Each has a plush head with a rope body and knotted rope ends for tugging, sized for teething puppies and grown dogs alike. The squeaky plush toys, including a wolf, a lion, a cow and an elephant, make a sound during play and are made for fetch, tugging and cuddles on the sofa.
At the end of the day, the Toy Tidy Woven Cotton Basket gathers them all up. It's a round woven cotton basket with two handles, 38 x 50 cm, and it folds flat when you don't need it.
On the walk and in training
The Good Dog Clicker and Whistle is a training clicker and dog whistle in one, with no battery or charging needed. It's a lovely tool for the kids to learn with, because a click marks the exact moment the dog gets it right. For walks, Paw Print Waste Bags come in a pack of 7 rolls, so there's always a spare in the car.
For how Pup Club's discount works across the store, here's Pup Club, explained by a member.
Puppy Kind's everyday gear makes family dog routines easier and more fun, and it all comes from the same store as the purifier that keeps our dining room fresh.
Questions readers ask
What does Puppy Kind sell besides the air purifier?
Puppy Kind sells everyday dog gear on puppykind.org, including the Treasure Hunt Slow Feeder Puzzle, Slow Down Lick Mats, rope-leg and squeaky plush toys, a woven toy basket, a clicker and whistle, waste bags, beds, blankets and travel gear.
Does Puppy Kind sell a slow feeder?
Yes. The Treasure Hunt Slow Feeder Puzzle hides kibble or treats under sliding and lifting covers, so your dog works for each piece. It comes in pink and blue and costs $24.95.
What is the Puppy Kind lick mat made of?
The Slow Down Lick Mat is silicone with a heart pattern for spreading soft food, and suction cups hold it in place. It comes in lavender and mint for $16.95.
Do Pup Club members save on Puppy Kind toys and gear?
Yes. Pup Club members get 50% off Puppy Kind products, including feeders, lick mats, toys and walk gear, along with replacement filter rewards and gifts and account credit.