High-Tech Gadgets for Dogs
Well, technologists are finally developing high-tech products towards our canine companions. No, not iPod’s; but, other useful devices to help us better track our pets when they are not by our sides.
Canine Camera: A portable, durable camera from Takara Tomy can be hung from your dog’s collar and operated by remote control. You can set a timer, triggering the camera to snap photos every few minutes and auto-upload to any Japanese cell phone.
GPS Cell Phone: No, I am not kidding. This voice-enabled, waterproof, GPS-enabled cell phone from Pets Mobility tracks your dog’s location using GPS. It’s also a two-way cell phone, with an auto-answer feature that puts your voice on speakerphone. You can talk to your pup and he can respond with a bark. The doggy phone has a “call home” button so if anyone finds him, they can use the phone to contact you. Made by PetMobility.
Dog Treadmill: Now this one actually makes sense if you have your pooched couped up all day in a small partment, or if you pooch is recovering from an injury. Running at up to 5km per hour, the walker is adjustable by remote control, in case the dog can’t operate the Up and Down buttons. Treadmill is made by Belluna.
Doggy PDA: No, not for your pet; but, intended for you so you can track your dog’s busy schedule in one paw-shaped device. Keep tabs on Spot’s vet appointments and play dates, or check a database of animal hospitals and dog-friendly motels across the United States. Made by PetMaster.
If you know of any otehr cool devices I would love to hear about them.
May 24th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I would love it if my dogs always had GPS on them! I worry about them getting lost. Or I’d love to have all the rescue dogs I place have GPS chips.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
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