PEOPLE Pets | Sit. Stay. Play!

You think your dog enjoys being served his meals without ever having to lift a paw? Well, maybe. But isn’t that boring? Dog-lover Nina Ottosson develops interactive game for canines like the Dog Brick, which offers your dog a chance to return to his roots—and work for his food.

The idea behind the product ($42.95 on Amazon) is to provide a fun way for your dog to exercise his mind and earn a treat while doing it. To start off, place your dog’s favorite snack in each compartment, keeping the covers open so Fido gets a whiff and becomes intrigued.

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You may not have time to bake your own dog treats, but Sweet Dog Organics does. Not only do they deliver fresh homemade dog treats to your door (in cute Chinese take-out containers!), but they also specialize in baking all their products with USDA certified organic ingredients.

A favorite of ours is their Sweet Dog Treats, adorable doggie-shaped cookies topped with a pink little heart. Made with organic wheat flour, bran and flax, with a hint of parsley and mint, these hefty cookies are delicious—and freshen your dog's breath.

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Many of us have curled up on the couch with a hot cup of tea thanks to its relaxing, healing qualities. For centuries tea has been a trusted remedy for digestion and other health problems, and now, thanks to The Honest Kitchen, your dog can experience similar benefits from their very own herbal tea.

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Is there anything the Squishy Bowl for pets can't do? A flexible — yet durable — dish for dogs and cats, the brightly colored bowl is perfect for travel, can withstand extreme temperatures and is freezer-, dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Distributed by outdoor-centric company Guyot Designs — which produces the already-popular Squishy Bowl for people — the quirky dishes are easy to clean, foldable and lightweight.

While they were created with campers in mind, Squishy Bowls can be toted easily to the dog park or other pet-friendly destinations. All you have to do is add water! Available online, the bowls retail for $12.95-$19.95 and come in Tahoe blue, tangerine and lime green.

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So you've heard about just how good a raw diet could be for your pet (we wrote about it here a couple of weeks ago), but you're not finding the idea of grinding meat in your kitchen appetizing? There is another option to help you ease into the trend: pre-packaged meals. Stella & Chewy's all-natural, raw-frozen foods (starting at $7.59) are made from 95 percent human-grade, USDA Inspected meats and bones, raised free-range with no hormones or antibiotics. Their freeze-dried meals for smaller dogs are like a TV dinner for your pet, with each patty (from chicken to beef to lamb) freeze-dried to lock in the flavor and nutrition (our taste testers gobbled them right up!). Warning: Your pooch may turn into a potato if eaten on the couch.

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Vijaya Mitra and her husband Pradeep have been vegetarians for years, but at any given time you’ll find their freezer stocked with raw chicken and turkey. The poultry, Vijaya says, is for the couple’s beloved cats, Natalya, 13, and Little Bear, 11.

"The cats are very healthy," says Vijaya. Both, she says, have beautiful fur and good teeth, and there's another bonus: "The litter box is also not as smelly. Before we fed them this way, the litter box was terribly smelly."

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Want to help your pup chill out? The Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker is an oversized "pupsicle" kit that's simple to operate: Just open the Kool Dogz pail, fill it with water, and start adding stuff -- we put in carrots, apple chunks, doggie biscuits, even a tennis ball. (Not sure what treats to put in? No worries, plenty of recipe suggestions are included!) Secure the lid on the pail and stick it in the freezer. It's that easy to prepare!

Click here to read more about the Kool Dogz treat maker on Haute or Not? @ PetMD.

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