SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Technology Goes to the Dogs 7 high-tech gadgets to make your pooch safer, smarter, or happier. :: 1 3 5


4 2 6 BY JOHN EDWARDS


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oday’s dog is far more discerning and sophisticated than his or her canine predecessors. A 21st century dog needs to be connected and engaged 24/7 or risk feeling isolated and neglected. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of technology companies striving


to meet what is rapidly becoming one of this age’s most pressing social challenges. Here are eight cutting-edge gadgets that today’s dogs (and their human companions) need most.


WHISTLE 3 Whistle 3 is a waterproof device


that attaches to your dog’s existing collar, allowing you to track your pet’s exact location via a smartphone app. Whistle will automatically notify you each time your pet leaves and returns to a specifi ed place (such as your residence, a vet’s offi ce, or a pet sitters’ home). Once your dog moves beyond Wi-Fi range, the device automatically switches over to cellular and GPS technology to allow tracking anywhere within the U.S. Price: $80 (plus monthly fee) Web: Whistle.com


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FITBARK A waterproof collar sensor


and smartphone app, FitBark aims to motivate dogs, and owners, to get active together. FitBark promises to provide insights into your pet’s daily activities, quality of sleep, calorie expenditure, and overall health. It also tracks your pet’s behaviors to help you detect illness. Price: $69.95 Web: FitBark.com


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GODOGGO FETCH MACHINE Worried about wrecking your


arm by pitching too many fetch balls


to your dog? Now there’s a high- tech solution available. GoDogGo Fetch Machine is a mechanized ball launcher designed specifi cally for use with dogs. Price: $150 Web: GoDogGoInc.com


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SUREFLAP MICROCHIP PET DOOR CONNECT


Designed for smaller dogs (or


cats), the Surefl ap Pet Door Connect creates a secure pet door that’s continuously connected to the internet. A smartphone app lets you control and monitor your dog’s comings and goings from virtually any place in the world. The pet door uses microchip-reading technology (or a collar radio tag) to identify your buddy, ensuring that unwanted animals are kept out. You can customize which actions to monitor. Price: $130 Web: SurePetCare.com


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