16 Technological Pupgrades Pawrents Made to Improve Their Puppers’ Quality of Life

Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor

Aug 8, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

In a world where it feels as though soon we wont be able to breathe without the use of technology it only seems reasonable that our darling dog children would get a few pupgrades of their own, if only to keep up with their pawrents. But while phones, tablets and smart watches aren't suited to puppers, there are a whole heap of other products available and purported to improve pupper quality of life by these pawrents.

We only want well for our pups as pawrents. We make sure they eat well, sleep well, drink enough and get checked out by the vet when needed. So why would we not also invest in their wellness when it comes to technology. Surely having come this far in technological development doggos deserve a little support to keep up with us. Otherwise how will our dog children learn to accept our calendar invites and ignore our whatsapp messages when we send them cringey content? But before you freak out and run to the nearest apple store to buy your pup a phone take a look at this list of pawrent approved products to get an idea of what kind of canine tech truly works.

We have made sure to include everything from the lower technology of a chuck it stick for throwing balls without getting your hands wet, mid tech speech buttons to stimulate conversation and mental enrichment, and even the high tech of an apple airtag just for those pawrents who want only the finest and latest in good boy gadgets for their dogs. So no matter your budget or interest in tech, we think there will be at least one or two ideas in this list that will help you help your dog live a happier and fuller life.

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Ok wow, that is really cool. As you have seen up until now a blend of mid range tech and low tech have been the main types of pupgrades, designed to make the passing of each day a little easier in some way. But this toy is actually quite the deceptively clever one. When we talk about enrichment the core tenets that always repeat themselves are sniffing, sight, sound and texture. Which all seem to be part of this intelligent and interesting toy that should be capable of keeping pups engaged for hours while also giving them all the enrichment they need.
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Now, this is a bit of a two sided coin. On the one hand it is brilliant to be able to keep an eye on your doggos when you are not home and even give them treats to encourage good behavior. But there is also a drawback here, a rather major one depending on the amount you use this. If you overuse this then you risk making your doggos dependant on it for comfort when you are away, especially if you talk to them through the camera. So instead of having precious time alone where they can digest things they have learned and experienced they become hooked on the rush of being given treats and no less by an entity that is not you.
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