There are a couple of interesting stories on dogs that I have come across… The first is a story in WIRED called “Fido’s First Cellphone”. Basically, next year a cellphone will be released in the USA that will allow owners to ring the dog, and the dog to hear the owners voice. This could be as a way just to let the dog know they are still loved, to check on them, or tell them that they should come home. There is also a small GPS tracker in the device, with a geofense that will warn the owner when the dog strays. I am not sure if the phone will be available here in Oz. The question I have is ‘How will the dog know to recharge the phone?’

If I ever get given that dog called ‘Byte’ I think this would have to be one of the first toys it got… There is also a story on News.Com.AU about a study into the behavior of dogs when their owners are out. Basically dogs that are the most loved are the ones who are least likely to play in a yard during the day when their owners are out. Very interesting read.

GreenGrassDesign has a unique way to present food. It is a plate for olives. The plate doubles as a game of solatare… Cute…