COOL NEW TECH & BOOKS BRING YOU CLOSER TO THE BEAUTY OF PETS

It doesn’t take much to love a pet. It comes pretty naturally. But now, there is some cool new technology that can help you do it better and more easily. Plus we’ve shared some beautiful new books with you that give you even more reason and insight.

1. WHISTLEGPS

With WhistleGPS, you can always be sure of what your dog is up to.

Using a 3-axis accelerometer, this wearable device tracks activity and sleeping patterns, then sends that data to your smartphone. You can see how your pooch’s activity level compares to his usual behavior and what’s normal for his breed and weight.

This awesome, disc-shaped invention allows you to set fitness goals for your pup, just like you’d set for yourself, and monitor long-term health trends. The results are easy to read, and you can send a detailed report to your vet if you’re worried. There is nothing more beautiful than keeping your beloved pets healthy!

2. NO MORE WOOF

Have you ever wished that your dog could tell you what he was thinking? Soon, you’ll be able to understand his every bark and “woof.” No More Woof scans your dog’s brain and translates his thoughts into words.

EEG sensoring, micro computing, and special software work together to let you know your dog is hungry, happy, and in need of a walk!

It isn’t for sale yet, but Fido can’t wait until it is!

3. PETNET

We know it’s important to watch what we eat. But do you watch what your pet is eating?

You can easily track your dog or cat’s calorie intake with PetNet, a smart feeder that assesses your pet’s dietary needs and generates a custom-made feeding regimen.

The PetNet alerts you when it feeds your pet, and when you need to buy more food. It also tracks your pet’s calorie intake on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

You can control the PetNet from your laptop or cell phone, so you can have peace of mind that your pet will always have enough, but not too much, to eat.

4. GOPRO FETCH

GoPro is great for capturing your adventures. Now, the GoPro Fetch lets you experience life from your dog’s point of view. Simply strap this wearable camera onto your best friend’s belly or back and enjoy the ride!

5. PETCUBE

Does your pet stress when she’s left home alone?

Petcube to the rescue! It’s a 4-inch cube, featuring a wireless wide-angle 138-degree camera that streams high-res 720p pictures, a 2-way speaker, and a microphone that enables you to see and talk to her if she seems lonely or needs a reminder to behave herself.

There’s also a built-in laser that you can control from your smartphone, so you can keep your friends entertained while you’re away!

6. RESCUE ROAD: ONE MAN, THIRTY THOUSAND DOGS, AND A MILLION MILES ON THE LAST HOPE HIGHWAY

Greg Mahle was down on his luck when he came upon an abandoned van full of puppies. He rescued them, and thereby rescued himself with a new found mission. He set out, on a million mile journey to find and rescue thousands of dogs, taking them from streets and shelters all over the US, and bringing them to loving families.

Follow journalist, Peter Zheutlin, as he follows Mahle through Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway. His story will inspire you.

Sourcebooks (2015)

7. FROM THE MOUTHS OF DOGS: WHAT OUR PETS TEACH US ABOUT LIFE, DEATH, AND BEING HUMAN

From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us about Life, Death, and Being Human, by B.J. Hollars, is a collection of stories about the special bonds between humans and dogs. Hollars shares insights and points to lessons we can learn from our canine companions.

University of Nebraska Press (2015)

8. UNBRANDED

Follow 4 friends on an epic journey, as they ride atop wild mustangs, adopted from the US Bureau of Land Management, across 3,000 miles of pristine public lands, all the way from Mexico to Canada, in Unbranded, a new book by Ben Masters.

Wild weather, rough terrain, and dangerous predators make for a thrilling adventure, bringing the riders and their horses close together in deep friendship and mutual admiration.

Filled with 165 stunning photographs, this book is a thrill to read.

Texas A&M University Press (2015)

9. NICE NOSING YOU: FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE, DOGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Pets provide us with beautiful friendships, but sometimes they go above and beyond in their duties, and literally save our lives.

When Elke Vogelsang’s husband, Carsten, collapsed as a result of a massive brain hemorrhage on Christmas Day, the family dogs alerted her to his plight and helped to save his life. Vogelsang, an acclaimed photographer, started taking photos of the dogs to show Carsten to bring him some joy as he recovered in the hospital. She continued her doggie documentary over the 2 years of his rehabilitation.

Nice Nosing You: For the Love of Life, Dogs and Photography, presents Vogelsang’s beautiful photo collection, along with inspiring quotes.

People are going nuts over these photos.

-- Good Morning America

Elke Vogelsang has taken dog portraits to a new level.

-- Huffington Post

Hardie Grant Books (2015)

10. DOGS HANGING OUT OF WINDOWS

There’s nothing quite as joyous as the sight of a puppy hanging its head out of a car window.Dogs Hanging Out of Windows, presents a compilation of these photos that capture these happy moments in a beautiful tribute to man’s best friend.

Dog owners rejoice! . . . A book that captures the joyous, nose-twitching expressions of dogs as they hang their heads out of car windows. With over 90 beautiful portraits of mutts in motion, what's not to love?

—Too Cute Magazine

Orion Publishing (2015)

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: by Kaylee Greer, of Dog Breath Photo. Free Spirit.
2. Image: Courtesy of Whistle.
3. Image: Courtesy of No More Woof.
4. Image: Courtesy of PetNet. Smart Feeder.
5. Image: Courtesy of GoPro. GoPro Fetch.
6. Image: Courtesy of Petcube.
7. Image: Courtesy of PetNet. Smart Feeder.
8. Image: Courtesy of Sourcebooks. Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway.
9. Image: Courtesy of University of Nebraska Press. From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us about Life, Death, and Being Human.
10. Image: Courtesy of Texas A&M University Press. Unbranded.
11. Image: Courtesy of Hardie Grant Books. Nice Nosing You: For the Love of Life, Dogs and Photography.
12. Image: Courtesy of Orion Publishing. Dogs Hanging Out of Windows.
13. Photo Left: by Christine Ann Rompella. King, 8 weeks old.
14. Photo Middle: by Kellie Mathews. Bentley.
15. Photo Right: by Lori Amigo.
16. Image: Courtesy of Petcube.
17. Image: by BN App - Download now!
18. Image: Courtesy of GoPro. GoPro Fetch.