Pet Cameras: Are They Worth It?

While  it can feel a bit odd to have cameras in your house, pet cameras are  rapidly rising in popularity and bring peace of mind to dog owners all  over the world!  They connect to an app on your phone or tablet,  allowing you to check in on what’s going on at home no matter where you  are.

Whether you want to keep an  eye on your dog while building up their separation training or want to  keep a general eye on what they get up to while you’re at work, they  have many positives, with some even claiming that their pet cams have  saved their dogs lives!

There are  numerous types of pet camera available.  They come in the very budget  friendly versions which are perfectly serviceable and do exactly what  they say on the tin, but also there are much fancier (and costlier)  versions that can be moved remotely, dispense treats, allow you to talk  to your dog and can send notifications to your phone should there be any  unexpected movement or barking.  
If you want to go  all out, some even have carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and person  alerts built into them that notify your phone of any home emergencies  like a break in or fire.

However,  for all their benefits, should you be a family that utilises a dog  walker, pet sitter or home boarder, bear in mind that you do need to  declare that there are recording devices in the house and show them  where they are.  You don’t want to be recording people without their  permission and end up in trouble later!

While  it can be quite addictive to constantly check on your dog and watch the  pet camera at all hours, the novelty does wear off and you soon learn  to only check it at appropriate times.  Giving you the desired peace of  mind, you were hoping for.