I’ll be doggone: walkie-talkie technology solves pet loneliness
Gadgets including robo-companions with real-time microphones and cameras, food and water dispensers ease boredom of Hong Kong animals
Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in Hong Kong, but unlike fish, hamsters or cats, they require the most attention.
Leaving your dog at home alone all the time when you are out at work is not good for its psyche.
Boredom can cause a variety of problems with dogs, like excess energy, destruction, self mutilation and Canine Compulsive Disorder
However, help is at hand in solving the problem – thanks to new technology.
“Boredom can cause a variety of problems with dogs, like excess energy, destruction, self mutilation and Canine Compulsive Disorder,” says Rosemarie Tang, a US-certified animal trainer and behaviour counsellor with more than 13 years of training experience, who works throughout Hong Kong and the New Territories.
Hong Kong companies are famous for their long working hours, which means many pet owners are inevitably forced to spend much of the day away from their animals.
