Animals, especially dogs, must adhere to a lot of rules when their human parents, the pawrents, are present. However, what happens when your fur baby is at home and you're at work? What do you think he has been up to while you are gone and he knows that?
Has he been watching cartoons all day? Ruining your stuff? Secretly using the toilet? Is he hunting for the hidden treats wherever you have hidden them?
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Thanks to the recent influx of connected pet products, pawrents have been able to track their pets' activity, their location, and even interact with them while they are away from home. Find out more about the daily life of your pet by checking out the gadgets listed below. Do not worry: they will not blow out your budget, as most of them are quite affordable. You can always do your research and find the most economical options that suit your budget.
Just a friendly reminder: Some of these gadgets require high-speed internet at all times, so make sure you sort that out. If you already have a reliable connection with no data caps like Spectrum then you are good to go.
WOpet Smart Pet Camera
This camera lets you see and communicate with your pet while you are away. This kind of camera connects to your home's WiFi network. When you leave the house, you can connect to the camera using an app on your smartphone or tablet. It is also possible to record a message to play for your pet through your pet camera, as it is equipped with a microphone. Those dogs who suffer from separation anxiety may find this extremely helpful.
PetKit Smart Bowl
There are many food bowls to choose from when it comes to pets, but the PetKit Smart Bowl is definitely worth considering if you have a dog. You'll know exactly how much chow you're serving each time because it comes with a built-in weighing scale.
Additionally, an app accompanying the bowl can recommend what size serving you should give your dog based on the age and weight as well as the kind of food it eats. With it, you'll never have to worry about your pooch being underfed.
PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
You can keep your dog entertained while reducing the strain on your arm and shoulder with a great dog ball launcher. Depending on how far you want the ball to go and how high you want it to go, this auto ball launcher is quite customizable. This machine can be set to throw the ball at nine different distances and at six different angles. A training sound will alert your pup that a ball will be thrown so that he can prepare to run. In particular, we appreciate the motion sensor at the front, which protects people and pets as far as seven feet from the launch pad.
Despite its small size, the toy is capable of holding up to three tennis balls at once (though only two are included). After 15 minutes of continuous play, a sleep mode kicks in to prevent your dog from overdoing it. The next 15 minutes are spent resting before the ball starts throwing again.
Bissell BarkBath
Owning a dog means taking care of his bathing schedule on priority. And that takes a lot of energy and time. This is where this amazing gadget comes in handy. You can bathe your pet anywhere with this Bissell BarkBath 2-in-1 Portable Dog Bath & Deep Cleaner. You can also use it to deep clean upholstery and carpets!
It includes a sound-dampening mat, a microfiber towel, a bottle of dog shampoo, and one bottle of carpet cleaner, and is very easy to store. If your dog is skittish, the sound-dampening mat will come in handy. In terms of noise level, the Bissell BarkBath is about the same as an ordinary vacuum. Fortunately, it includes a booklet with information on how to train your pet.
Wrapping Up
So there you go! As a pawrent, you can take advantage of these pet gadgets to make your life a little easier, and to make your pet's life a little more enjoyable. If you have other products in mind, please let us know by commenting below. We would love to add them to this article.
References
Best dog gadgets to spoil your furry friend - BBC Science Focus Magazine
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