Outward Hound Hide N' Slide dog puzzle

UPDATE: Dec. 12, 2022, 4:30 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include new deals on pet tech, toys, and more.

  • BEST PET TECH DEAL: The Whistle GPS not only tracks your pet, but can also give you valuable health insights so you can make sure your furry friend is doing OK — $95.49 $149.95 (save $54.46)

  • BEST PET TOY DEAL: The Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide dog puzzle is a well-built enrichment toy with many moving parts and hidden compartments that any pup will love — $13.59 $27.49 (save $13.90)

  • BEST PET DNA KIT DEAL: The Embark Dog DNA kit will give you a breed breakdown and health risk report on your pup — $134 $199 (save $65)


Got a pandemic puppy or a quarantine cat? You’re not alone. Tons of people are still adopting new pets — and finding out that the cost of buying toys, beds, treats, and pet tech adds up quickly. To keep you from spending your entire paycheck on your four-legged friend, we compile a list of the best pet deals every week so you can be the best pet parent ever, even if you’re on a budget.

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Whistle’s GPS tracker is one of the most durable and feature-packed smart collar attachments that you can get today. Yes, you’ll get extremely accurate tracking through the GPS’ companion app and the ability to mark safe zones for your pet, but you’ll also get access to in-depth health analytics that can inform the way that you care for your furry friend going forward.

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Why we love it

The Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide puzzle was our top pick in our best dog puzzles roundup — it’s well-built, a breeze to clean, and will keep your pet engaged for hours on end as they search for treats under the puzzle’s many moving parts. It’s not too challenging, either, so your pup should be able to solve it at some point instead of walking away confused.

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The Embark Dog DNA kit helps you find out your dog’s breed, type, and variety — but perhaps most valuable of all, you can learn about potential health risks that your dog’s breed is prone to, and use those insights to take preventative measures with the assistance of your vet. The test also lets you find and connect with other dogs that share DNA with yours. Did someone say family reunion?

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