Cable Network For Dogs is Launched

[Bocefish]

Just when you think you've heard it all. :lol:

For stay-at-home dogs in one area of California, life just got a little better. A cable television network, DogTV, was created to help keep dogs happy while their families are away.

Researchers found that dogs like "SpongeBob SquarePants" and harp music, among other things. They enjoy shows with other dogs in them including the movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a perennial favorite at Fido & Co.

Other DogTV shows include a pooch-eye view from outside car windows set to somber piano music, and the sound of panting, as well as low and close-to-the-ground shots of dogs playing and chasing balls.

One thing you won't find on DogTV: advertising.

"Advertising is difficult for us - our viewers aren't able to speak out or purchase products," Neumann said. "Our content will be 100 percent for dogs, we love our subscribers but they are paying for our efforts to please our viewers."

The channel, which is being broadcast locally by Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable, was developed by a team of Israeli TV entrepreneurs. After the initial launch, customers will pay $4.99 per month for the service. Cox Cable spokeswoman Ceanne Guerra said it's too early to tell how many viewers the show has had, but she does know that a few were her own dogs.

I wonder how long it will take before they offer an X-rated doggy porn channel?

http://www.annarbor.com/pets/dogtv-dogs ... e-network/

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/ ... 5?irpc=932

 

[Shaun__]

The only pets I have ever had that showed any interest in TV were the cats that wanted to sleep on it. All my dogs simply ignored it.

 

[MrRodry]

I wonder how long it will take before they offer an X-rated doggy porn channel?

:lol:

Good thinking since there is a worldwide increase in the money that owners are spending with their pets.

 

[Rose]

Considering my pitbull stares at the tv for extended periods of time, I think this is pretty funny. I'm not convinced she's watching the tv; I just think she stares at it because the noises confuse her. When she stays home alone I just leave on one of the channels that I usually watch while I'm at home. This way I know some random war movie won't come on and spook her and the background noise keeps her calm and makes her think I'm just in the bathroom or something. Also, it makes the neighbors think I'm home so they don't try any tricky crap either. This is the only time Comcast has made my life easier/better. Hooray for doggy tv!

 

[Bocefish]

I've had several dogs and the only time any of them reacted to something on TV was when there was a doorbell sound. They'd go nuts thinking they were alerting me to a possible pack intruder. Sometimes it was funny, other times annoying as heck.

 

[Rose]

I've had several dogs and the only time any of them reacted to something on TV was when there was a doorbell sound. They'd go nuts thinking they were alerting me to a possible pack intruder. Sometimes it was funny, other times annoying as heck.

When I put on Dog Whisperer or another animal show, Sadie gets excited over the noises and thinks she has a new friend. You'd laugh your hiney off at it.

 

[Teagan]

I used to have 2 dogs that would regularly watch tv all the time. National Geographic shows though. Seriously. Even have had several cats do it. At first u cant possibly think theyre really watching it but its been proven to me. Anyone remember Mario Paint? Super Nintendo days? Well Mario would let you make music and there would be a star that would hop along the top of the screen bouncing on the notes. My 3 kittens at the time and the mom would always try to "get" it. They would spend an hour sometimes trying to get it through the TV. I have a pic of it somewhere of them doing it. Also one of my Siamese Sam will regularly watch National Geographic as well. If it has animals he will come and lay down and stare at the TV for hours. Hell move his head as the things move across the screen too.
Anyone ever see these either? Cat DVDs to play while you go away. If i ever had a cat who was a clinger and had separation anxiety i would sooo buy these. They have them for dogs too.
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/searc...=10204251179&gclid=CML0oa3Cta4CFdCb7QodJ0fjnA

 

[LiLredhairedgrl]

:-D My cats watch tv all the time...they will curl up practically right in front of it and it totally seems like they are watching. So yes, I can see the whole tv for animals thing... :mrgreen: And Benny (my 100 lb german shephard/malamute mix) LOVES birds. He will watch them obsessively if he gets the chance....but then they move or something and he starts whining and barks at them, obviously frustrated. Well, he does this with TV BIRDS too. I watched Hitchcocks "The birds" a few months ago, and I kid you not-HE WAS FASCINATED...he pretty much kept up a constant grumbly whine going throughout the whole movie.
:lol:

 

[Rose]

:-D My cats watch tv all the time...they will curl up practically right in front of it and it totally seems like they are watching. So yes, I can see the whole tv for animals thing... :mrgreen: And Benny (my 100 lb german shephard/malamute mix) LOVES birds. He will watch them obsessively if he gets the chance....but then they move or something and he starts whining and barks at them, obviously frustrated. Well, he does this with TV BIRDS too. I watched Hitchcocks "The birds" a few months ago, and I kid you not-HE WAS FASCINATED...he pretty much kept up a constant grumbly whine going throughout the whole movie.
:lol:

Rotfl!!! That's absolutely hilarious. Now I want to try that with Sadie and Sammy. :laughing-rolling: