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We’re going mutts for these gadgets – and your four-legged friends will, too!

...pampered

FURBO DOG CAMERA With livestream video, two-way audio and barking alerts, this camera lets you watch and talk to your pup when you’re out. And it goes one step further, as you can use the app to remotely catapult a treat to your pooch! It’s not cheap, but worth the investment. Watch the video at furbo.com. £199, Amazon

...naughty

MOTOROLA SCOUT 85 CONNECT INDOOR PET MONITOR What does your canine do when he’s home alone? Peel strips off your pricey Sanderson wallpaper, like one of the Prima team’s does? Well, now you can check in via the Hubble app. You can pan and tilt the camera to follow your pet around the room, and the two-way audio lets you talk – and listen – to your dog. £90, Pets At Home

...movie material

GOPRO FETCH DOG HARNESS Ever wondered what life looks like for your dog? If you have a Gopro camera, this harness will show you the world through his eyes. Simply mount the camera on his back or chest, and off he goes! £49.95, John Lewis

...overweight

FITBARK Just like a human Fitbit, this bone-shaped gadget tracks activity and syncs to your smartphone via an app (you can even sync it to your own tracker!). The Fitbark compares your dog’s activity with those of a similar breed and age, and monitors sleep and health, showing if he’s less active than normal, more restless at night, or agitated when left alone. £59.95, Amazon