Pupgear Corporation Unveils PaW PaDs; A New Product to Give Dog Boots and Shoe Manufacturers a Run for the Money

LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 30, 2004--PUPGEAR CORPORATION, manufacturer of marine related pet products, announces the release of the newest addition to their popular water safety products for dogs, PaW PaDs(R), a revolutionary product to keep dogs from slipping on slick surfaces. PaW PaDs(R), a patent pending self-adhesive non-slip product that is die cut in the shaped of a dog's pad, is a remarkable alternative to dog boots and shoes. "91% of the dogs tested didn't realize they had anything on their foot. They had no objections to wearing the lightweight ultra thin perforated dog pads that allow the foot to breathe and sweat. We are extremely pleased with the excitement over PaW PaDs," said Theresa Marler, VP of Product Development for PUPGEAR. "With the price at about a cost 2/3 less than dog boots and shoes, we expect to sell over 25,000 units in the first year because the product is disposable and affordable," Ms. Marler added. "Our focus is to offer dog owners real solutions to real problems. PaW PaDs is the embodiment of a long overdue solution."

Pupgear Corporation, the first company to design pet products that were specifically for boating and marine related activities, is now developing products that have a much wider demand than marine specific pet products.

Pupgear will be exhibiting their popular floating dog ramp the Original doggydock(R) and the fold-up doggydocks(R) at the National Marine Manufacturers association "Discover Boating Tour" at the 100th anniversary of the New York Boat show, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City starting New Year's Day through 9 January.