Dog owners feeling guilty for leaving their pets alone at home for too long will son be able to take comfort in the fact that at least the animals won't be bored. They'll be too busy changing TV channels and enjoying their favorite shows thanks to the world's first dog-friendly remote control.

 

因狗狗长期独守空房而深感愧疚的主人们很快就能安心啦！因为世上首款狗狗专用遥控器能让它们摆脱无聊的生活。这些可爱的小家伙们恐怕要忙着换台、忙着观看最喜爱的电视节目了。
 

 

UK-based pet food brand Wagg apparently¹ surveyed a number of pet owners and found that 91% of respondents said their canine² friends regularly watch TV with them. Inspired by this interesting finding, the company teamed up with Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, an expert in animal computer interaction design at the University of Central Lancashire, to create the world's first remote control for dogs. They came up with a prototype for the ingenious device which is currently in a trial and analysis period.

 

The oversized remote is made of waterproof³ hard-wearing plastic, so while pooches can chew on it like any other toy, they'll have a tough time actually causing any damage. It has three large, raised, paw-friendly buttons shaped like a bone, paw and ball which dogs can press to turn the TV on or off, change the channel and even "pawse" a show for later viewing, in case they need a potty break or a short nap. The buttons squeak⁴ when pressed and the device also features a hole through which a rope can be tied so dogs can carry it around the house.

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