ANIMALSCostco Added a La-Z-Boy Sofa Just for Dogs9 min read

A GPS Dog Collar With a Three-Week Battery

The Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar is one of the more technically sophisticated products in this Costco batch. GPS tracking collars for dogs aren’t new, but battery life has historically been a limiting factor — many require charging every few days. This model runs for three weeks on a single charge, which changes how useful it is in practice. The collar connects to an app that shows the dog’s real-time location and allows owners to set a virtual fence, triggering an alert if the dog exits a defined perimeter. Beyond location tracking, the collar also logs health data: activity levels, rest patterns, eating, drinking, sleeping, barking, and scratching. That combination of GPS and behavioral monitoring gives a more complete picture of a dog’s daily routine than a standard activity tracker. For anyone with a dog that has a history of escaping the yard, or for households where the dog is home with a dog walker during the day, the location feature alone justifies serious consideration.

A Tempur-Pedic Mattress Built for Dogs

Tempur-Pedic is known for one thing: pressure-relieving foam that conforms to body weight and distributes it evenly. The Tempur-Pedic Combination Pet Mattress, priced at $65, applies that same core technology to a dog bed. The base uses orthopedic foam, and the sleep surface is covered in faux fur. For older dogs with joint pain, hip dysplasia, or arthritis, the difference between sleeping on a dense foam surface and sleeping on a thin polyester-fill bed is meaningful. One reviewer noted that their 13-year-old Labrador Retriever seemed more rested and energetic after switching to this mattress compared to cheaper alternatives. The $65 price point is accessible given the brand name, and significantly less than comparable orthopedic pet beds from specialty retailers. For large breeds, which are disproportionately prone to joint problems as they age, investing in a proper sleep surface earlier rather than waiting until problems appear is generally considered good preventive care.