Issue #49
Did you know…New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for humans anymore? 61% of pet owners have made a resolution for their dog or cat, according to new research. The most common resolutions for pets? Exercising more (56 %), trying a new activity (49 %), losing weight (49 %), better hygiene (47 %) and more playtime (44 %). The good news is -- you can accomplish just about all of these by adding some fresh food into your dog’s diet. Feed better and #feedreal
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Hey Alexa: Activate guard dog. Alexa has added a new feature to keep your keep your home safe from burglars when you’re away. When you enable the Guard Dog skill, Alexa will make sounds of growling and barking dogs periodically through the Alexa device. You can play "Guard Dog" in any room where there's an Echo device.
Using counter-terrorism technology to take down puppy mills. Pet detectives in Ireland are using counterterrorism technology to shut down illegal puppy mills. Named Project Capone, the software scans websites that puppies are sold from, tracking down similar images, phone numbers, and addresses to identify puppy farmers, who often use fake names and multiple phone numbers to cover their tracks.
TSA gets more floppy eared dogs. TSA officials say the agency is increasingly replacing retired pointy-eared dogs, like German shepherds and Belgian Malinoises, with floppy-eared sorts like Labrador retrievers. The recruits have a friendlier look and doesn’t scare children, officials say.
CES showcases the first smart dog toilet. INUBOX has created the first device that automatically captures, processes and contains dog was. Your dog must step on the platform to handle his/her business. Once finished, the station closes the platform and starts the cleaning cycle in less than one minute. All solid and liquid materials are passed through a solidifying process and contained in a closed bag. Once full, it delivers a sealed bag for disposal.
Dog breeds really do have distinct personalities. In a new study, looking at behavioral data for about 14,000 dogs from 101 breeds and their DNA, researchers found 131 places in a dog’s DNA that may shape 14 key personality traits, explaining about 15% of a dog breed personality. The research cannot link a breed’s specific behavior tendencies to any one gene, but the findings suggest certain behavior is guided by the same genes in many species -- meaning, it’s the same gene affects anxiety in both canines and humans.
How treats can calm an anxious dog. Marin County humane society uses sniffing exercises to help anxious dogs relax. Twice a week, Shelter Scents comes to the shelter and lays out various boxes and containers for a K9 nose work search. Nose work gives pups a rewarding outlet for stress and boredom, and can even help with behavior modification.
Robot delivery dog might put mail carriers out of work. German automotive manufacturing giant Continental AG has unveiled a solution to autonomously deliver packages to your front door through robot delivery dogs. Their vision includes a robot dog jumping in and out of a driverless vehicle to bring you your latest online order.
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