TV remote control for dogs has a paws button

Not only you, but now your dog will be able to surf channels to look for its favourite TV shows by itself, as a team of researchers from London have developed the world’s first pet-friendly remote. Pet food-maker Wagg, which is testing the gadget that has been designed with paws and dribbles in mind, said that it has been made from tough waterproof plastic, the Mirror reported. Giant buttons with raised surfaces make it easy to switch channels, and it gives off low-frequency squeaks that appeal to pooches. Wagg has developed the remote with computer designers at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. Ilyena HirskyjDouglas, a researcher said, “Our studies show that the average dog now watches more than nine hours of TV a week.” Spokesman Dan Reeves added, “We know that people can feel guilty about leaving their dogs alone for a short while, whether it’s to pop to the shops or cook dinner in the kitchen. We wanted to create something that would keep the the dog entertained and reassure owners of their well-being.”

GIANT BUTTONS WITH RAISED SURFACES MAKE IT EASY TO SWITCH CHANNELS, AND GIVES OFF LOW FREQUENCY SQUEAKS

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