Okay I love my dogs as if they were my children. I pamper them, spoil them, love them with all my heart BUT would I buy them cable? Dog TV? Seriously? You can now purchase a cable package for your pooch’s viewing pleasure.
I had to check it out. Here is what I found…
First the PITCH:
What is it? – “DOGTV provides television for dogs as a 24/7 digital TV channel with dog – friendly programing scientifically developed to provide the right company for dogs when left alone. Through years of research with some of the world’s top pet experts, special content was created to meet specific attributes of a dog’s sense of vision and hearing and supports their natural behavior patterns. The result: a confident, happy dog, who’s less likely to develop stress, separation anxiety or other related problems.”
Why? – “DOGTV is the ideal babysitter for “home alone” dogs. Research shows that dogs feel better in the company of television, especially when the right content is on.”
“DOGTV provides television for dogs with three types of programming offerering relaxing and stimulating content as well as positive behavioral reinforcements. Dogs that are left alone tend to become anxious so the calming sounds and music in the relaxing segments on DOGTV were created to keep them peaceful. Many dogs also suffer from a lack of stimulation, which becomes acute when their parents are away. The stimulating segments provide dogs with invigorating images, animation and exciting real world sounds to keep them up and running.”
“DOGTV’s television programming meets a dog’s typical daily routine and helps prevent mental fatigue, depression and boredom.”
Second the COST:
Monthly Subscription $9.99US
6 Month Subscription $49.99US
Yearly Subscription $99.99US
From what I can figure out it seems that the Subscriptions are bundle packages that include viewing on your PC and Mobile Phone as well (don’t quote me on that though).
And finally the REVIEW:
Let me start by saying that I only had access to the short videos provided on the website and a few YouTube videos. A mixture of Relaxation, Stimulation and Exposure programming is in 3 to 6 minutes segments that apparently work collaboratively to provide just the right balance for your pooch.
Okay so I can understand how this would appeal to some people and their four-legged friends, but in my opinion your money is better spent hiring a highly recommended Dog Walker or putting your pooch in an excellent Doggie Daycare. A well-exercised dog sleeps most of the time you are away from home. If your pooch is a nervous pup try upping his/her exercise program. Your pup will be too tired to be nervous when you are gone. The old saying “A Well Exercised Dog is a Good, Happy, Relaxed Dog” is true!
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