Summer 2022 Haul: 12 Items Our Editors Swear You Need (We Tested Them to Viral Fame)

Final answer, no debate: these are the can't-miss finds Modern Dog staffers are fighting over this season.

Pet Art 4U: Frame-Worthy Portraits With a Rescue-Saving Bonus

Gift-giving just got a serious upgrade. Artist Fred Smith transforms a favorite pet snapshot into a stunning watercolour masterpiece that belongs on every mantel. Even better? A slice of every sale flows to Heart 2 Heart, an Arizona no-kill shelter. Art that quietly pays it forward.—Cecilia (from $199, petart4u.com)

Sprinkle & Sweep: The Mess Fixer That Retires Your Paper Towels

Accidents happen—cleanup shouldn't be a chore. This safe, non-toxic, planet-friendly powder soaks up spills in seconds and locks in odours. Sprinkle, let it work its magic, sweep, and you're done.—Yaunna ($22, sprinkle-sweep.com)

Walkabout Harness: The Under-Belly Lifeline Aging and Injured Dogs Need

For pups battling mobility struggles, the adjustable Walkabelly Support Lift is nothing short of a miracle worker. It lets you lend comfortable, secure stability through a gentle under-belly lift.—Jennifer ($38, walkaboutharnesses.com)

Tailstyle: This Sporty Vest Turns Your Pup Into a Champion

Your four-legged athlete deserves to dress the part. Tailstyle's Lulu Pet Sport Vest is featherweight, breathable and comfy, offered in a rainbow of sizes and bold prints fit for a track star.—Constance (from $34, tailstyle.com)

Lyvonne Turner's Guide: Raw, Real and Refreshingly Honest

Bringing home a dog? Read this first. So You Have a Dog: Now What? is a witty, unfiltered handbook packed with Turner's from-the-trenches tips for tackling everyday pup predicaments.—Linda ($10 Kindle / $19 paperback, amazon.com)

John Paul Pet: A 10-Second Wipe That Ends Outdoor Disaster

Back from a muddy romp? These aloe-and-orange-oil wipes nuke mud, dirt and dander in a single swipe while double-dipping to fend off fleas and ticks. Mess, meet your match.—Dachshund Pup Pippin ($13, johnpaulpet.com)

Ultimates Pet Food: Premium Nutrition Without the Premium Panic

Balanced, budget-conscious chow with gluten-free and grain-free lines plus a sensitive-stomach formula. Chicken, whitefish, lamb or beef, boosted with taurine, vitamins and produce.—Jory (from $15, ultimatespetfood.com)

Fur-Zoff: Declare Victory Over Summertime Shed Mayhem

It's molting season—duck. Crack out this tough, earth-friendly fur remover to banish stubborn hairs from clothes, sofas and carpets in minutes.—Simran ($13, furzoff.net)

Chews Happiness: A Chew That Doubles as a Wellness Boost

Boredom? Banished. This rawhide-free DigestaBone keeps pups blissfully busy while the dried yak cheese, beef gelatin, pumpkin and organic poultry keep digestion, joints, skin and coat humming.—Shakira (from $20, chewshappiness.com)

Inaba Foods: The Lickable Treat That Drives Dogs Completely Wild

Dogs can't get enough of Mega Churu. Triple-high premium protein with zero by-products or empty calories—and it moonlights as a drool-worthy food topper.—Anna ($7, inabafoods.com)

Barking at the Moon: A Memoir That's Equal Parts Chaos and Heart

I know exactly the havoc a 'very good, very bad' dog can wreak. Beckerman's hilarious, tender memoir about raising retriever Riley and surviving family life is pure laugh-till-you-cry joy.—Connie ($16, amazon.com / tracybeckerman.com)

A Pet With Paws: Eco-Glam Carriers Built for the Friendly Skies

Fashion meets planet-first design. The airline-approved Madison carrier is woven from recycled plastic bottles, breathes through a mesh back, and pairs with Pet-Trek wheels for effortless airport gliding.—Ceci ($189, apetwithpaws.com)

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