For decades, dogs have stood by
while their human friends have taken advantage of monumental advances in
technology that would astound civilizations of the past. Sadly, little of this
technology has trickled down for the benefit of dogs. While Dad roams the
Internet on his tablet device and junior plays a shooting game with a boy from
China, Scruffy only gets to lay on the carpet and pretend the world around him
hasn't changed. While it doesn't seem like there's going to be a smart phone or
a remote squirrel catching device for canines anytime soon, training dog collars are using technology to help professional and amateur trainers be more
effective. It's hard to know whether your dog will know it's become part of the
technological revolution, but both of you will benefit from the integration.
Dogs are increasingly becoming part of important
functions in both the government and private sector. They accompany soldiers in
Afghanistan on mine sniffing operations. They help rescue workers when
searching for survivors after disasters. They sniff for explosive chemicals in
airports, and they assist in a lot of major police work. Technology helps
professionals mold dogs into more than just cuddly companions. These dogs are
extremely important to the safety and security of a lot of people. With the
future of technology looking brighter than ever, who knows what dogs will be
able to accomplish in the future.
photo credit: http://www.dogtra.com



