Daily physical activity is essential for a dog’s well-being. Jumping, running, walking and even agility are all excellent ways to keep your beloved four-legged friendmentally and physically balanced.
But how can a GPS help you practice a sport with your pet? Quite simply, because Kippy DOG is also an activity monitor. Thanks to its various functions, it lets you track your pet’s activity levels (number of steps, time spent running, time on the move, etc.). All the parameters collected are stored in the application and accessible at any time. So you can follow your pet’s progress day by day, and always keep an eye on its health.
You can also compare your pet’s activities with data from similar dogs (same breed, age, weight). All the more motivation to exercise your dog!
In this article, we’ll discover how Kippy DOG and exercise are a winning combination, and we’ll look at how best to use this latest-generation technological tool to get the most out of it for you and your dog.
Activity tracking: precise data for effective training
Thanks to its light weight (29.6 grams) and small size, the Kippy DOG can be easily attached to your dog’s collar or harness without ever hindering his movements. Safety and comfort guaranteed during exercise!
But what makes the Kippy DOG so special is certainly the fact that it’s equipped with a proprietary algorithm capable of measuring your pet’s activities. Far from being a gadget, the Kippy DOG was developed in collaboration with experts from the Universities of Veterinary Medicine in Bologna and Milan.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope , Kippy DOG is capable of detecting your four-legged friend’s movements, from the slowest to the fastest.
Thanks to years of research and development, Kippy has been able to develop a technologically advanced, app-linked device providing a complete set of pet tracking functions.
How does Kippy DOG monitor your dog?
Kippy DOG is able to track the followingactivities (via the app):
- Running ;
- Playing ;
- Walking;
- Time spent on the move;
- Sleep time;
- Calories burned during the day;
Every day, data relating to your dog’s activities is collected and analyzed according to your pet’s profile, taking into account its breed, age and gender. This makes it possible to determine whether your beloved companion has had sufficient daily exercise . An effective way of objectively monitoring your pet’s well-being.
What’s more, the application lets you visualize the activities performed at different times of the day and night, and compare them with those of previous days.
Create personalized exercise routines for every breed
With Kippy DOG, it’s easy to create a daily routine for your dog’s activities. You can even suggest personalized exercises (such as favorite games) and adapt them to your dog’s physical condition.
But that’s not all. Because, as we said earlier, you can compare your beloved four-legged friend’s activity levels with those of other dogs. This means you can effectively monitor your pet’s activities, and even be alerted in the event of insufficient activity or even a sudden change in behavior. In fact, the app doesn’t just collect data, it also provides personalized advice written by veterinarians.
With this high-precision monitoring, you can easily create a personalized exercise routine that can be improved day after day according to the results obtained.
However, when creating your pet’s profile on the application, it’s important to enter all the relevant information. You’ll then have access to personalized monitoring perfectly adapted to the needs of your beloved companion.
In the “Community” section, you’ll find personalized messages about your dog’s ideal activity level, and you’ll receive a notification indicating whether or not the weekly target has been reached. If the goal has not yet been reached, Kippy will send you a message of encouragement so that you can succeed the following week.
Kippy Dog and physical activity
The benefits of regular physical activity for your dog
Physical activity is essential for your dog’s physical and mental well-being.
Three walks a day “ are not only necessary for your dog to relieve himself, but also for him to sniff out new smells and meet other dogs and people. These are all essential elements for your pet’s balance and happiness. In fact, it’s by regularly meeting other people and other animals that he’ll feel more at ease “in society”. You’ll be able to take him everywhere, and he’ll always feel at ease in his paws.
The “must” is an outing where your dog can run, jump and, of course, play with you. In this way, he can expend all his energy and put his predatory instincts into practice (through play), such as fetching a ball, jumping to catch a Frisbee, etc.
For the more motivated, there are agility courses with slaloms, platforms and tunnels, perfect for stimulating your dog and strengthening your bond and mutual trust.
As you can see, physical activity is essential for your pet. By exercising every day, your dog expends all the energy it has built up, and is much less prone to stress. Daily activity contributes to your dog’s equilibrium and helps avoid behavioral problems, often linked to a lack of activity and long periods left alone and inactive.
How does Kippy DOG contribute to an active, healthy lifestyle?
Kippy DOG and physical activity are a winning combination. Thanks to its many functions, the device quickly becomes the ideal companion to get your pet moving and ensure a healthy, active lifestyle.
But how does the device support you on a daily basis? Here are some answers:
- The Kippy DOG’sbattery life is 15 days without recharging (in certain situations, it can last up to 20 days).
- Precise GPS positioning. Thanks to satellites orbiting the Earth, your dog’s position is always known in real time. Live tracking is an indispensable function for finding your dog easily when he wanders off or gets lost.
- Virtual leash. It keeps your pet close to you, as soon as it moves away from the Bluetooth to which it is connected.
- The Geofence system (virtual fence) allows you to define a safety perimeter from which your dog must not leave. A notification is sent to you as soon as your beloved companion leaves this zone.
- Coverage extends to the whole of Europe. Kippy DOG features a multi-data SIM card included in the subscription price which, once activated, provides coverage at any distance and throughout Europe.
- 100% waterproof. Thanks to its IP67 waterproof rating, Kippy DOG can be used in the rain, in puddles and can be submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.
- Integrated LED light. It’s easily activated via the app and keeps the dog clearly visible. A very useful feature for night-time outings.
- Audible reminder. Provides an extra degree of safety during outdoor activities. Activated via the app, the reminder makes it easy to find your dog when he ventures into hidden places, such as in the middle of vegetation.
Finally, another invaluable aid to keeping your dog in shape is provided by the “Community” section of the Kippy app. You’ll be able to interact with other owners and find advice and information on how best to contribute to the well-being of your beloved pet. These tips are written by experts to ensure that you always receive reliable information to keep your dog happy.
FAQ
What sports can I do with my dog?
There are many possibilities. You can go for a run, take a long walk or bike ride, play with your dog with a ball, stick or Frisbee, or practice agility, paddle, canicross or yoga.
How many hours should a dog rest?
For a small dog, 14 to 16 hours of rest a day are required, but for a giant breed, the figure rises to 18. But it all depends on a number of factors: breed, age, environment, exercise and health.
How can you tell if your dog is tired of walking?
A dog that’s tired of walking generally manifests its discomfort through very specific behavior. He may, for example, sit on the ground and refuse to continue, pant, whimper, move slowly or heavily.