Pet Tech
When dogs are left alone all day, they tend to get into trouble. The CleverPet Hub offers interactive, adaptive puzzles for Fido to solve with lights, sounds and touch pads—and bits of food as rewards—whether her humans are home or not. The Wi-Fi connected Hub adapts to your dog’s unique style and abilities, so she will always be engaged. Designed and built by animal loving Ph.D.s in California, the Hub is made of dish-washer safe, highly durable plastic and retails for $299.00. Watch the product video and get all the details at www.facebook.com/GetCleverPet, or cleverpet.com.
Puppy Tweet Collar by Mattel
You know you’re behind on technology when your dog has a Twitter account before you do. The Puppy Tweet collar from Mattel analyzes Fido’s behavior, then sends one of 500 pre-loaded messages over Wi-Fi to Twitter with tantalizing phrases, like “guess what I’m licking right now?” This tech-savvy collar is available on amazon.com for under $20.00, and can also be found at many pet product retailers.
For those times when you’re too busy or too exhausted to play fetch with Fido, the iFetch products have you covered. These automatic ball launching devices are made for small, medium or large size dogs, can be used indoors or outdoors, have adjustable distance settings, and come with rechargeable batteries and an AC adapter. Try the included non-abrasive, felted balls, or use regular tennis balls in the larger model. The devices retail for $115-$199 and are available at www.goifetch.com.
If you love your cat but hate her litter box, the Litter Robot III open Air may be for you. With a roomier bubble to accommodate larger or multiple cats, an automated sifter that separates waste from clean litter after your Princess exits, and a light that indicates when to empty the waste drawer, this device will change your life—and keep your house smelling fresher! Litter Robot III retails for $449. Visit www.litter-robot.com for information and reviews of all the Litter Robot products.