Smart Dog Collar

Smart dog collar device tells you how your dog is feeling.

17:43 01 February 2017

A high-tech smart dog collar has just launched on crowdfunding site Kickstarter.

 

The gadget from French company Jagger & Lewis works with an app that features a comprehensive database on different breeds of dogs. It measures key metrics once fastened to the dog’s neck.

 

"The data is analyzed by Jagger & Lewis’ smart welfare algorithm that measures hunger, thirst, sleep, and key indicators of stress such as barking," the company said.

 

The company, which is trying to raise $50,000, says it has worked closely with vets to ensure the gadget’s accuracy. It is also designed to share information from the app with the vets to make accurate diagnoses if needed.

 

"We will be able to use this device to measure activity that, until now, could only be judged in a subjective way by owners at home, or with us during a consultation," said Dr. Arnaud Muller, a European Veterinary Specialist in Dermatology.

 

"What this provides is a really precise measurement which, based on your dog's behaviour, gives tangible and reliable figures.

 

"This means we could even use it to support the assessment of treatment."