Tracking Activity Levels for Dogs

Human beings aren’t the only ones wearing more powerful electronic devices. Our furry friends have an increasing selection of smart collars to select from. Two poplular items for our buddies are the Fitbark and the Whistle, activity trackers for our dog friends.  

According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA) there are approximately 80 million dogs in the US alone, with nearly 40 percent of households owning at least one dog.  In fact, there are more households in America with dogs in them than households with kids.  So it's not a surprise that major electronic brands are targeting the pet industry.

The Whistle Activity Monitor is a health tracker for your dog.  It attaches to any collar and measures your dog’s activities, giving you a new perspective on day-to-day behavior and long-term trends.  Activity can be veiwed from your smartphone, tablet, or computer, making it easy to check in.  You can also share daily adventures; add photos and share notes privately among owners, and publicly on social media.  What we like is that you can check in with your pet while you are away, or even at work; the Whistle Activiy Monitor lets you stay connected and know what your dog is up to and see who they are spending time with.

My dog is a serial snuggler, and may be a little embarrased if I were to track her activity level.  However, I love the thought of staying connected and the ability to know what my dog is up to while I am not there.  And who doesn't appreciate an easy way to share your dog's special moments with friends?   We feel the Whistle Activity Monitor is worth checking out>>

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The support for Fitbark is overwhelming. The bone design of their on-collar monitor is cute, smaller than most other monitors and comes in a variety of colors.  This lets my dog match Fitbark to her collar, or just pick her favorite color - sweet!

Understand your dog’s health by tracking his/her progress and the kind of day he/she is having via an activity/time breakdown.  And get peace of mind when your dog is in doggy daycare or with a dog-walker.  Fitbark also says it is a great way to watch your dog while he's sick and monitor how he reacts to a new treatment.  This is an amazing feature to have for a pet owner.

Fitbark's Main Features:

• Compare your dog’s progress to other dogs of the same breed so you see what is normal and what is not.
• Share your dog’s activity report with your vet so there’s no doubt about how he/she is doing.
• The FitBark WiFi Base Station will sync up with any nearby FitBark’s and upload the information to the web server. This way you can receive real-time updates when the dog is not within the range of an authorized smartphone.
• Compare your own activity level with that of your dog by linking your fitness tracker to Fitbark.

Get more information on Fitbark>>