Fetch Some Tech: Great Gadgets and Apps for Today’s Dog Owners

Pooch-mad people will always go to great lengths to do their best for their canine friend and if you are a dog lover there are some hi-tech gadgets and apps available to ensure that your furry friend gets the royal treatment and all their needs are taken care of.

Here is a look at some useful gadgets and apps aimed at dog lovers everywhere, including an emergency medical resource, a way to track your daily walk, plus some security-conscious and fun gadgets to consider that you and your dog will enjoy.

Medical assistance on your phone

There are a number of pet first aid apps available to download and one of the less expensive ones carries a good name behind it and often gives you access to all the information and guidance you might need in a hurry.

When you have the Pet First Aid app by the American Red Cross on your smartphone it gives you access to an instant diagnosis and suggested treatment based on their symptoms, and if you need help with your dog in a hurry it can tell you where the nearest vet hospital is.

Are they getting enough exercise?

What might seem a long walk to you might seem like just a warm-up for your dog, so it would be nice to know exactly how much distance you have covered each time you take them out.

A good way to keep track of that information and see if you need to up your game to give them all they exercise they need is to download an app like MapMyDogWalk.

You might also want to download a useful weather app so that you can check conditions are going to be fine for your long walk in the park to wear them out for the day.

Keep an eye on their health

It is not always that easy to keep an eye on your dog’s health schedule when you have to remember so many different things such as when they next need their vaccinations or have to go for a regular checkup.

If you use an app like 11pets you can record your dog’s medical history and also get reminders as well as view a schedule for their other appointments like a trip to the groomers.

Who’s a clever boy then

If you suspect your dog is smarter than they are letting on or you would just like to engage them in some games that come with a reward so that they can learn some new tricks, there is a game that is aimed at engaging your pet in a hi-tech way.

The CleverPet is a games console for dogs and it teaches your dogs using food challenges and a light-up touch pad that you control using an app on your phone.

Other gadgets that dog owners are likely to get excited about include the Tagg GPS tracker which attaches to their collar and always lets you know where they are if the go wandering. Plus if you are feeling a bit lazy and the dog still has way too much energy, the iFetch launches tennis balls for them to chase and when they learn to drop the ball back in the unit the fun starts all over again!

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