Tired of carrying a plastic bag around when cleaning up the yard? Having a dog is great but the responsibility of cleaning up after it is a big pain in the backside. This cordless poo picker-upper by Frontgate makes the daily dog clean up easy and practically hands-free. Just like a vacuum cleaner you need to buy the refill bags but if used properly the nozzle and clear tube will always stay clean and the only thing you have to worry about is the bag changing. $99.

This compact digital camera, affixes itself to your dog or cat, or any type of pet’s collar and snaps images every so often of what your furry friend sees throughout the day. It is water resistant, So don’t worry you can take Fido out on the boat with it. The pictures can be shot at intervals of 1, 5 and 15 minutes. Not only is this a great device to get more in touch with your pet, but it’s a relatively cheap monitoring system to see what kind of trouble your pet gets into while you’re away. $45.