Fitness trackers and the quantified self are all the rage these days, but they’re not just for us. A new wave of fitness trackers for our furry companions are also being released, and at CES 2016 we saw one in particular that caught our eye: the PitPat Wearable Activity Monitor for dogs.
The PitPat allows you to check your dog’s health with ease, making it easy to ensure that your dog is getting enough exercise and rest. In the PitPat app, you can see a simple breakdown of how much time was spent playing, walking, running and resting. You can use this information to track progress towards set goals, helping your canine companion become happier and healthier.
The PitPat is a tiny, innocuous device that clips easily to your dog’s collar with a velcro fastener. It’s easily installed and removed when you like, and won’t disturb your dog as they go about their day. It’s robust and waterproof too, ensuring that even if your dog is particularly adventurous, your PitPat will still return home safe and sound. The included battery is good for one year, and is easily replaced.
The PitPat connects to your phone wirelessly over Bluetooth. Data is stored on the tracker until it can sync to your phone, which happens automatically when the app is open. The app is available for free on Android and iPhone, and provides comparison with other dogs of the same breed.
If you want to make sure your dog is active, happy and healthy, then this is a great first step. The PitPat fitness tracker for dogs is available for pre-order now at Mobile Fun.
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