Of all the products that Davison has designed, some of the most
successful ones are enjoyed not by people, but by our pets. In recent months there has been a great deal
of exciting news about some Davison-designed pet products that have been flying
off shelves in stores around the world.
Last August,
two products that Davison created for clients and licensed to Hugs Pet Products
won Retailers’ Top Choice Awards. The
Silicone Dog Treat Pan was the idea of a client who wanted to provide a healthy
alternative to store-bought treats. It
was a top vote-getter in the competition sponsored by Pet Product News
International. Coming in as the
third-highest vote-getter in the competition was the Better Tether. Davison developed this product for Ed, a
client who wanted to create a better and more humane method of tethering a dog
outdoors. Ed’s invention has been sold
in numerous online retailers and he has made a profit from the sales.
In December
2011, Davison-designed Pugz Shoes for Dogs made quite the impression on the
market when they hit the shelves at Bed, Bath & Beyond and on
Meijer.com. What started as a client
invention that was licensed by Hugs Pets Products was featured in both
retailers’ advertised holiday deals as well as in various YouTube videos which
show adorable dogs trying out their new shoes for the first time. Pugz have been featured at CNBC online and
have been sold by Amazon, Groomer’s Choice, CSN Stores and about a dozen other
online pet retailers. Due to the success
of the shoes, Hugs has also worked with Davison to create a line of Pugz Tennis
Shoes. This allows dog owners to make
their dogs more fashionable by switching up their look from time to time.
Davison
started this year off with news that two of its innovative pet products were
set to be launched overseas. Orders were placed for over 18,000 units of Hydro
balls, bones, saucers, fetches and rings in the United Kingdom. Just when Davison thought it couldn’t get any
better, Wal-Mart Canada showed interest in the products and ordered over 18,000
units.
Also being
ordered in big units are Grass Twine Bird Houses and Bird Feeders. Costco Canada has already ordered four
containers of the eco-friendly products and if they are well received, the
retailer has plans to order three to five more.
Costco is also considering bringing the product to the U.S. market.
One of
Davison’s most successful inventions of all happens to be a pet product as
well. The Cool Cot House was invented by
Sharon, who often went camping and wanted a comfortable shelter for her pets to
use. She worked with Davison to create a
water-resistant tent with a vented roof, raised bed and mesh cot designed to
keep pets cool and dry. Sharon’s
Cool Cot House was licensed by Hugs Pet Products and has sold in SkyMall, Sam’s
Club and several other retailers. She has shared her story on Lifetime
TV’s “The Balancing Act” alongside Davison CEO, George Davison, and has made a
profit on her invention.
Sharon has
already been presented with one of those huge royalty checks, but her invention
continues to bring good news. Hugs has
received orders for the Cool Cot House from Australia, and they are currently
in the process of shipping the products across the world.
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