Dog buttons, snack politics, and softer shame cones
· Original WeirdThingsToBuy commentary
Teach a dog to demand snacks with buttons, then soften the cone of shame with an inflatable donut. Two pet finds, one theme: you asked for this timeline.
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Inflatable Pet Recovery Donut
Why it’s weird
The cone of shame’s softer cousin — still ridiculous, less plastic drama.
What it seems to be
Neck donut that limits licking while wounds heal (follow vet guidance).
Who it might be good for
Pets recovering from procedures whose humans hate hard cones.
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Why it’s weird
Recordable buttons turn “outside” and “treat” into a pressable democracy.
What it seems to be
Dogs learn to press buttons for cues you record — enrichment with volume.
Who it might be good for
Patient trainers and households ready for louder snack politics.
Check it out on Amazon
Curious? Open the listing, skim photos/reviews/price yourself, and decide. We’re just pointing at the weird find.