Smart Homes and Pets
Technology has made it possible for pet owners to take even better care of their pets than ever before. Not only can items like dog doors allow owners to focus on quality time with their pets instead of multiple trips to the front door, but it also means that pets know what to expect and when to expect it. With people leading such hectic lives today, it’s nice to know that smart homes can help manage the things that pets need so the owners can enjoy what the pets want.
Auto-Feed and Water
For those who work odd schedules or need to go out of town for a bit, automatic feeders and watering systems are a blessing for both pets and their owners. You can set the amount of the food to be dispensed up to three times per day, and you can connect the watering system to a garden hose and set it to go off when necessary.
GPS for Pets
Okay, they don’t really call it GPS, but it uses the same tracking technology that a GPS system does. These wearable trackers let owners find pets who may have wandered off, but some of them do a lot more than that. For example, the Fitbark lets you track how much exercise your dog gets, just like a Fitbit for humans. This isn’t just for getting dogs in shape or finding them when they are lost. It helps owners track the activities of pets so that they can see any patterns or issues the pets are experiencing or changing. This device can help owners take their pet’s health to a whole new level.
Electronic Doors
Pet doors are great for when you’re home most of the time and want your pet to have a bit of freedom. They’re even better when they are electronic because you never have to lock them when you go away, but you also don’t have to worry about any security issues. The pet wears a collar with a chip in it. The chip activates the release on the door so that only the pet wearing the collar can get through it.
Smart Dog Houses
Smart homes aren’t just for humans. The smart home for pets is a new concept that may make you jealous of your pet’s living conditions. Some of them have more amenities than human homes. How would your pet like to have a lounging area upstairs with a bathroom downstairs? How about a treadmill, or even a pool? And, yes, your pet can even have their own tablet set to their specific type of programming. Spoiling your dog just graduated to a whole other level.
Technology like dog doors and tracking devices aren’t meant to replace your interactions with your pet. Rather, these allow you the freedom to do the things you have to do while still knowing that your pet is well taken care of. That means you have more time to do things like play with your dog or cat, or teach them new tricks.
