paw plunger.
Photo: me'nthedogs/Flickr No matter what the season, filthy paws can be a hassle for every pet owner, whether we're dealing with mud, snow, grass, or whatever your furry friend can muster up in the great outdoors (and with dogs, the possibilities are endless). After dealing with the problem firsthand, co-inventors Brianne Leary and Andrew D. Taylor put their heads together and came up with the Paw Plunger, a mug-shaped contraption lined with cleaning bristles that, when combined with water, are meant to swiftly and comfortably extract any unwelcome residue off your pup's paws. We haven't tried the Paw Plunger ourselves -- yet -- but we highly recommend the video, which, oddly enough, ...