What future pet technology every dog owner will want?

Dog technology has come a long way in the last few years, and the market doesn’t seem to be slowing down. We’ve seen huge advancements in everything from food to chew toys and leashes to pooper scoopers, so what future dog technology is on its way that every pet owner will want? Don’t worry, there’s plenty in the works for our canine friends, and frankly, the future looks pretty exciting!

Dog’s have always been referred to as man’s best friend, but the bond is stronger now than ever before. Many dog owners are viewing their pets as members of the family, and they treat their dogs more like children than animals.

This behavior has led to an enormous boom in the dog product industry and countless innovations in dog technology.

In fact…

According to the AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION, consumers will spend an estimated $60.59 billion on their pets in 2015.

Companies are constantly working to capitalize on the ever-growing needs of pet parents. By looking at the current trends in dog products and the recent advancements in dog technology, it is plain to see where these products may be headed in the future.

What Future Pet Technology Every Dog Owner Will Want?

Having your dog microchipped with a GPS tracker is already popular with pet owners- however, in Northern Ireland (and soon England will follow) microchipping dogs is not only popular – it’s mandatory. The procedure makes it simple to find your dog if he somehow manages to escape the yard or becomes lost while you’re taking a walk.

Recently, there’s also been talk of bringing mandates like this to cities in America where the dog population is extremely high. So why does this count as future technology if the process is already around in the present?

Mandated microchipping will bring with it a lot of possibilities in smartphone and computer technology which will greatly improve the lives of dogs and dog owners alike.

Their IndieGoGo campaign ended last year with twice the funding they had asked for, and pre-orders have been pouring in for prototypes offering different functions. No More Woof is possibly the most talked about and highly anticipated future dog technology at the moment, and for very good reason.

Imagine being able to know exactly what your dog wants instead of having to guess. Is your dog sad, tired, or sick? Is it begging for something or just happy and wants to play? Through the use of a dog-friendly headset, the No More Woof device aims to distinguish these brainwave signals from your dog and convey them in English for you to hear.

Not only would this add to the convenience of life for dog owners, but the scientific implications could be used for service dogs and rescue dogs as well, improving their ability to help people. This technology could also possibly be put to use with other popular animals such as cats, birds, and small animals as well.

Will future pet technology increase the health and wellness of our dogs?

Answering this question is a little tricky. Unfortunately not even science can make our dogs’ lives longer. However, pet technology is changing how we care for our pets, which in turn makes them healthier and happier for the short time they are here with us. Lots of research is currently being done about the nutrition that dogs require and how we can provide them with the healthiest diets and supplements possible.

The food that we choose to feed our dogs is a crucial factor in their overall health. Many commercial dog foods are full of additives, preservatives, fillers, and other ingredients that are harmful to our pet’s digestive systems. Lately, all-natural and organic dog foods are becoming very popular, and a lot of large commercial dog food manufacturers have changed the ingredients of their foods to make them healthier for the animals they feed.

Believe it or not, technology is taking the dog food market by storm as well. Over he last few months we’ve covered many stories about new pet startups coming in the dog food market with innovative ideas:

• New Supplement Makes Homemade Dog Food Meet AAFCO Requirements
• New Store Is Transforming the Way You Shop For Dog Food
• The U.S. is About to Get Its First Certified Humane Labeled Dry Dog Food
• 10 Choices of Best Cheap Dog Food Brands
• New Dog Food Company Releases Biscuit That Cleans Dog Teeth

Customized dog food is becoming more popular with dog owners because it provides your pet with the exact nutrition that their body needs. Technology is allowing dog food makers to better understand the nutritional requirements of specific breeds, sizes, and ages of dogs.

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For example, a puppy needs a higher concentration of protein in his food to help his body grow and develop. Senior dogs need supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin added to their food to help maintain joint health. There are multiple companies that are customizing dog food for individual dogs and shipping it directly to the owner’s home.

In most cases, pet owners simply log on to the companies website and input information about their dog including breed, weight, age, and any special dietary requirements. The company then uses the information to formulate a customized food for the dog. These foods are typically all-natural and sometimes even organic.

You can find information on personalized dog food from these manufacturers:

• Petbrosia
• Just Right by Purina
• pawTree
• JustFoodforDogs

There aren’t a lot of options on the market right now, but as this technology grows many more manufacturers will begin to use it.

Who knows? In the future commercial dog food may be obsolete and personalized dog food may be the norm.

Another trend in health and overall wellness is the aspect of going green and becoming more eco-friendly. Dog products have been becoming more and more environmentally safe in recent years, and that is great news for your dog’s health. Eco-friendly wipes, cleaners, and shampoos are made with natural, organic ingredients and none of those toxic chemicals found in similar pet products.

The future will definitely bring with it some technological advancements in the products that we use to groom our pets, and will also provide pet owners with better options for waste disposal. Many cities are realizing just how detrimental dog waste can be to their water supply, and developments are in the works right now to try and curb this issue.

According to poopbags.com…

“20-30% of all pollutants in waterways are attributed to dog waste.”

Similarly, non-renewable plastics are one of the highest generated waste products in the United States. Hopefully, with the help of technology, we can drastically reduce these issues.

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Enter doggy septic tanks. Most compost facilities won’t take dog waste, so what better way to dispose of it than flushing it down the toilet — the doggy toilet that is!

Doggy Dooley is an in ground septic tank for dog waste that converts it from a solid to a liquid without contaminating the soil or hurting the grass. Dog owners simply place the poo in the container and add a natural-acting bacteria/enzyme and close the lid. It’s that simple!

With plastic poop bag bans on the rise, this may be the dog doo disposal system of the future.

From improvements in your neighborhood as a whole, right down to your dog’s ease of life and ability to communicate, canines will not be forgotten about in the coming wave of technology. With growing numbers of dogs all over the world, more and more research is being conducted to the benefit of dogs and their owners. The future of dog technology is not far away- soon we’ll be able to reap the rewards of these advancements!