Cell Phones for Dogs?

Well…not exactly. Perhaps these devices are being marketed as "cell phones for dogs" just to get attention. (See? It worked.) However, calling this device a "cell phone" isn’t quite right considering its features. Yes, you can talk to your dog over the 2-way bone-shaped radio that hangs off the pup’s collar, but it’s the ability to track a lost pet that has dog lovers excited. The "PetCell" includes assisted GPS, aka A-GPS, which allows
dog owners to track their dog’s coordinates from any web-enabled device
or by dialing a voice-enabled call center. Also, the PetCell has a "call owner" button in case Fido strays and someone else finds him.

Another feature is an option called "GeoFence" that will alert owners whenever their dog wanders beyond preset parameters. Yet another feature will be a built-in temperature sensor to indicate if the dog is too hot or cold. Finally, the PetCell will support a small wireless camera, which could be useful in search-and-rescue or bomb-squad missions, but will also work just fine as the canine version of the "nanny cam." Assuming this "doggie cam" is viewable from any internet-connected PC, I suppose you could discipline your dog from anywhere. (No, Suzie! Put that down! Don’t eat that! Bad girl!)

The devices will ship at $350 to $400, so this is certainly a luxury item…for now. Maybe one day, all doggies will have cell phones!

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