Have You Heard about DogTV?

So, last month, we saw that Dish Network offered a free 2 week trial of DogTV. DOGTV, founded in 2009, is a television network that provides entertainment for dogs. It was created to provide mental stimulation for your dog while you’re away. The channel, based in San Francisco California, was designed by Dog behavior specialists, television production experts, and doctors. The network uses years of research to provide content that can improve your dog's sense of hearing, vision, and overall behavior. The channel runs 24/7 and features 3-6 minute long segments that help dogs be less stressed and happier by watching.

This channel is being offered for $4.95 per month. So, in the spirit of the tagline from the National Inquirer, Inquiring minds want to know. Would you pay to subscribe to a channel so that your dog was not bored at home??

Millennials And Their Pets

Millennials get such a bad wrap. They are THE hot topic in any employment related articles, and people love to talk about how sheltered they have lived, and how challenging they are to manage in the workplace. But here is what you don't hear: they are super connected with their pets. Like, super connected. To be specific, researchers and popular media typically define millennials as people born between early 1980s to early 2000s. According to MarketWatch, pet owners spent over $885 million dollars on their pets for Valentines Day. More interestingly, 45% of millennials say that their pet's approval of a new romantic partner matters more than their family's. How many days will you wait before you introduce them to your furry friend? Studies vary. Social outings that millennials tend to enjoy as a couple often include pets, such as dog parks, picnics, and hiking in good weather. They are often evaluating their pets approval from day 1.

Two-thirds of millennials consider their pets comfort when purchasing a car. Where will they be the most comfortable during travel? Will multiple pets be safe and each have enough of their own vehicle room? With companies like Ford, Chevy, Honda, and Subaru, there are very few car commercials that don't include a pet in them. It’s no wonder. We will continue to love our pets, and we welcome any millennials that want to bring their pets to us!

Whatever the future holds for Millennials, pets will undoubtedly be a large part of their life. And we want to be a part of their pet's life!