Dog Gone! Why did the city kick out the digital dog houses?
It’s a winter morning and you and your furry friend are en route to grab a cup of coffee. The issue at hand: when it’s time for you to run inside to order your Americano— there’s also a long line — your dog is stuck outside waiting for you in 25-degree weather. And if it were summer? Your dog might be waiting in 85-degree heat.
This is where Dog Parker comes in. A Brooklyn tech startup of a different breed, the company has created smart dog houses that provide pets with climate-controlled comfort, set up outside shops, notably food stores where dogs aren’t allowed inside. The digital doghouses come equipped with all sorts of features to give pet owners peace of mind, including a camera that can be viewed via a smartphone app and an ultraviolet light to kill germs.