INNOVATIVE CREATIONS

Techy Trends For The New Year

By Melanie Carden

Technology helps us out in countless ways—and that includes our pets too. Whether it’s innovative design, safety enhancements, or handheld interactive apps…let’s check out some of the best for 2022.

PAWSITIVELY CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Paway is a free dog walking companion app that helps pet parents and caregivers find dog-friendly routes, get live alerts, and stay connected with their paw community. Info: paway.com
PAWSITIVELY CONNECTED COMMUNITY
INSTANT PEACE OF MIND
With its quick scan ID and instant GPS-locator, Fetch Digital Pet ID tags provides peace of mind. It also stores vaccination information, vet name, and other health data. Info: lifekey.co
ROYAL ROOTS
Learn about your pup’s breed, ancestry, relatives, and more with a simple cheek swab. Think Fido is royalty? Find out with Embark Vet dog DNA Breed Identification Kit. Info: petco.com
WINTER STROLL GOALS
If your buddy loves the outdoors, a Fi Smart Collars is a must-have. Enabled with GPS location and activity tracking—the technology makes your winter strolls worry-free. Info: tryfi.com
ROBOT HELPER
The Dogness Smart iPet Robot—controlled by your phone app—allows you to monitor and even treat your dog remotely. You control its movements, including head tilts for elevated visuals. Info: petco.com
HALO SAFE HAVEN
Co-created by TV’s favorite dog trainer, Cesar Milan, Halo collars instantly create wireless fences right from your phone even without a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Info: halocollar.com
REMOTE PHOTO BRAG
Familink photo frame allows you to remotely exchange pet photos without any setup or settings. Perfect for keeping your pet’s grandparents up-to-date on fur baby shenanigans. Info: familink.io
PURR-FECTLY DESIGNED
Sometimes technology gifts may remind us of old-school fun. One example is the Purrini PlayMate, a modular pet toy that allows you to build your cat’s dreamscape. Info: purrini.com
FROM WOOF TO WORDS
We know that dogs and cats can understand words we say. Now, with Fluent Pet, a few sound-making buttons can empower them to “say” words too. Info: fluent.pet
LITTER ROBOT
Whisker’s Litter Robot reminds us of the cartoon The Jetsons! After your cat exits, the robot automatically sifts the clumps into an enclosed drawer for easy removal. Info: litter-robot.com
MODERN ART
Send your pet’s photo to the amazing digital artists at CanvasArt.com and select your canvas. These folks recreate the image—by hand—using state-of-the-art digital software. Info: canvasart.com
APP-TASTIC TRICKS
New tricks just got a techy-twist. Download the Dogo app to access training options like their New Dog Program, Basic Obedience, and the Strengthen Your Friendship Program.
Info: dogo.app
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