Clockwise, from top left: Animal Planet Portable Pet Kennel, Skinneez Stuffing-Free Dog Toys, Pet Can Cover, Pooch Treat Bomb Pet Toy, “Woof!” Bone Square Placemat, Pet Supply Organizer

Of course, there is always going to be the merchandise you’re going to want to skip right over. With larger retailers, you aren’t going to have the benefits of a carefully curated boutique. So long as you know what to look out for, you can create your own collection of boutique-worthy finds. I like to look for items with basic and classic shapes, vibrant color combinations, and expensive-looking materials. When looking for toys, I prefer to pass on fuzzy cartoon characters and focus on plush animals and functional rubber toys with clean lines. I also gravitate towards brands I’m familiar with and are known for their quality like Cesar Millan’s Dog Whisperer Collection. Often times you can find these types of credible brands with larger retailers like Bed Bath and Beyond.

Clockwise, from top left: Animal Planet Pet House, Evri-Pet™ Pet Cleaning Dispenser & Bags, Pet PacSac Quilted Portable Pet Bed, Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer Collapsible Pet Feeder, Mini Black And Cream Paw Scoop, Large Deluxe Pet Carrier

Whatever your reason for wanting to walk past pet boutiques, rest assured that stylish and well-designed products can be found in the most unexpected places. With an editing eye, you can make sure that every product you bring home fits in with the rest of your fabulous finds. Trust me, even the most pampered pooch (or picky partner) won’t know the difference.

This dog crate is the coolest thing I have seen in a while. I might be biased because I have dogs, but it’s about time someone tackled the hideous dog crate design.