I have a 7 yo Golden Retriever who is the sweetest dog ever! And I have a mutt who is mostly corgi and perhaps some shepherd who is about 5 years old and as lazy as can be. He gets super excited every day when I put my socks on because he knows that socks lead to shoes, shoes lead to keys, and keys lead to a car ride!
By far, the most essential and indispensable dog related item I have is the
FURMINATOR .
If you have a dog who sheds you have to give it a try, it has saved my sanity.