Remember the Doggie Cam? I guess we weren't the only people loving it. Wired Magazine has put together a Doggie Style: Cell Phones, Webcams and GPS for Hounds piece that makes me drool...just a little bit.
While I don't have a puppy and can't imagine I'd keep mine in the best designer gadgets if I did - the idea that so many pet gizmos exists is a real testament to geeky animal lovers. I can't decide if I love the Canine Camera or Puppy PDA more. It's a real trial in cuteness.
Here are some highlights in the study of gadgets designed by people that clearly don't have children or hobbies:
- 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.
- Doggie Cell Phone - 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.
- Pooch PDA - The PetMaster lets you keep 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.
To check out the wild selection of doggie styles, read more
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So I can now let fido out leash free for a night of marking territory and picking up lady friends and he'll call me when he needs a designated driver home? SWEET!
1yes, but is there anything to make my beagle stop whining?
2Hmmmmmmmm can it stop a lab from peeing in the house when he's too excited? LOL
I like the GPS idea...my boy is microchipped and has a passport (complete with photo--gotta LOVE europe, it's mandatory!) but GPS is a neat concept!
3I like the little emergency kit.
4Doggie STYLES!?!?!?!
You are too funny! I was thinking of getting a nany cam for my cat. He sometimes gets into sneaky trouble when there is no one there to entertain him.
5Um, nanny not nany.
6the doggie cell phone is the only gadget worth checking out. the other two does not seem that useful.
7I've heard of the pampered pooch, but nothing like this before!
8the emergency kit made me crack up. lol though these are cute, i don't think i'd buy them for my pup.
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