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Pet Technology Products To Give For Christmas

December 2, 2019 by Mary Telesz

a woman with her dog using pet technology productsFor years now technology has dominated Christmas wish lists, and the tech sales on Black Friday draw huge crowds. There is no reason to restrict exciting technology gifts to humans, though. Plenty of pet technology products exist, and they can really make your beloved, four-legged friend’s holiday special.

Our 10 Favorite Pet Technology Products

Here are a few of our favorite pet technology gifts for your furry best friend.

1. Pebby Robotic Pet Sitter

It looks like a ball, and it sort of is a ball, but the Pebby is so much more. It has cameras, motion sensors, wireless charging capabilities, and can be controlled from your phone via the internet, wherever you are.

In other words, this ball lets you play with your dog even when you are not home. You can drive it around the house, giving your dog hours of fun instead of hours of boredom. The motion tracker goes on the dog’s collar, and can provide you with information about their overall activity level and health.

2. Petcube Bites and Play

This product is a brilliant combination of two different products by Petcube. One, Bites, is treat dispenser that you operate from your phone. It has a camera and a speaker, so you can see and talk to your dog even when you are not home. You can also have them perform tricks or just sit, and reward them with a treat.

Play is a laser that lets you play with your dog. Much like a laser pointer and a cat, the laser from Play will beam along the floor, allowing your dog to chase it. It, too, has a camera so you can control it and play with your pet when you get bored at work.

3. Hoisin Automatic Pet Feeder

Nobody likes making their dog wait for his dinner, and an automatic pet feeder is a great solution when you know you will be home late. You can program it to dispense exactly the right amount so your dog will not overeat, too.

Like all great pet tech products, it has a camera and allows you to both see and talk to your pet.

4. PAW5’s Rock ‘N Roll Dog Bowl

a cute puppy eating out of a bowl that utilizes technologyDogs are rarely dainty eaters, but eating their food too quickly can be dangerous. That can cause choking, but it can also lead to more serious, even life-threatening digestive problems. If you are worried that your dog eats too quickly, there are all sorts of products out there to help.

This incredible half toy, half bowl is our favorite, though. It is basically a big puzzle, and once you have filled it with food your dog will have to nudge it around and play with it to get to the food inside. It does more than just slow down your dog while they eat, it also makes dinnertime fun and stimulating for them.

5. Scollar Mini Collar

This collar has a GPS tracker in it. If your pet (it works for dogs and cats) gets out, they will not be lost: the GPS tracker implemented in the collar will take you right to them.

It can also send you reminders about their flea medicine, and even remind you to feed them on time. If you install the right kind of pet door, the collar can activate those, too.

6. Petzi

Petzi is a webcam that dispenses treats. The problem with watching your pets via webcam is always that the pet might not be in the same room as the camera when you want to watch. Petzi’s solution is to give out treats, so that your pet will be drawn right to the camera.

7. Pet Tunes

This is a bluetooth speaker for your pets. Many people play soothing music for their pets while they are alone in the house, but this speaker uses a special frequency that really calms them down.

8. Eyenimal Cat Videocam

If you have ever wondered what the world looks like to your cat, this is the product for you. It is a tiny camera that attaches to your cat’s collar (it works for dogs too, but was originally designed for cats). Additionally, it is very light, so your pet will not even know that it is there.

9. Mattel Puppy Tweets

This one may be more for you. It is a small toy that clips to your dog’s collar. When they bark or make other sounds, it triggers an automatic tweet on your account. The tweets can also be triggered by long periods of inactivity (“Your comforter does just what its name says it does”).

10. ProFlight Panthera Cat Drone

a cat whose owners are using pet technology to play with itYes, this is a drone that dangles cat toys for you. That may sound unnecessarily lazy, but anyone who has ever spent hours playing with an energetic kitten should see the incredible value in this.

Reach Out to Paw Pals to Learn More

If you are traveling for the holidays (after you have given your pet one of these pet technology gifts, of course), and need pet sitting or dog walking services, please contact Paw Pals today. We love all pets and we will treat yours like family.

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Paw Pals specializes in professional dog walking, dog sitting, and pet sitting services. One of our reliable, adult staff members will keep your pet safe, while providing your pet the love and care they need when you are away. Contact us to learn more!

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
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21:38 01 Jul 22
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Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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