It’s a classic scene: A bag of dog food lies open on the ground, surrounded by a pool of loose kibble. Was this the work of your mischievous dog or a common house mouse, which, despite their lesser tendencies, remain one of nature’s cuter creatures (don’t @ me). This discovery leads to a host of new anxieties including, but not limited to, the sight of flies, fear of impending cockroaches, and growing suspicion you’ve secretly always wanted a mouse ever since seeing Stuart Little in second grade. Regardless, there’s a simple fix to avoid facing these existential conundrums — buy a better dog food container. Thankfully, you have plenty of options and we rounded them all up. You’re welcome.
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If you’ve Marie Kondo-ed your home, office, and wardrobe, it’s only natural you’d want to give your pup the gift of a decluttered space, too. So, you can throw out the giant beige vault-style gallon food holder you bought them home with and make room for this chic airtight storage container.
Looking for a pet-food holder that can fit on your counter? HuBee’s spacious opening allows for easy access to your pet’s food, and its compact size doesn’t give away the literal weight it’s pulling. Plus, it’s available in four eye-catching colors (white, dark blue, light blue, and pink), so it’s a purchase you’ll actually want to display.
This stoneware canister has an artisanal vibe that is perfect for storing treats. And with the option for customized monograms, it might help you forget the wedding towels your dog ruined.
Unlike the logic behind every Michael Bay premise, this container is airtight. It also has a built-in exhaust that automatically releases air to help food stay fresh.
Maybe you’re like me and your back seems to hurt far too often for someone a quarter into life, maybe you just hate anything resembling a squat. This elevated, easy-to-open bin will help postpone any impending chiropractor appointments.
Matte black with a sleek finish, this canister belongs in the next issue of Architectural Digest. Though, given its size, it’s probably best suited for treats.
Have you ever been at a concert and noticed a guitarist playing out of two amps stacked atop each other, and thought to yourself, That can’t possibly be necessary, but it does look cool? This is basically the dog food container version of that, except it’s very practical. The additional storage space can be used either as inspiration to stock up on rations, or a means of hiding your dog’s excess toys that are somehow always exactly where you are stepping.
You’re the Jack Kerouac of dog owners — always traveling, hiking, and seeking new locations off the beaten path. This compact contraption will help your dog keep up on your adventures together.
Sean Zucker is a writer whose work has been featured in Points In Case, The Daily Drunk, Posty, and WellWell. He has an adopted Pit Bull named Banshee whose work has been featured on the kitchen floor and whose behavioral issues rival his own.
