Welcome to the Week’s Review of Canine Social Media
Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.
Enjoy & share them.
Translating Dog Language to Human Language and Maybe Vice Versa!
Is it time to buy a Bow Lingual to know what my dog is saying?
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What is a Bow Lingual?
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The Bow Lingual is a toy handheld device where you can confirm what your dog really says. It is like a dog emotions reader and it is reported that it can recognize barksfrom about fifty dog breeds.
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The creator of Bow lingual is Takara, a toy company in Japan. They specialize in creating toy animal robots and video games. They were mentioned in Time Magazine as one of the best inventions in the early 2000’s
- Bow Lingual Voice is a novelty dog tech toy and not a word by word dog translator. It is not a literal dog word interpreter. It looks like a walkie talkie that comes with a dog collar mic. Some dog owners have reported visiting a dog park and having fun using their Bow Lingual to translate dog conversations and have a friendly chit chat with fellow dog owners.
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How To Use Bow Lingual?
- Clip the dog collar mic to your pooch’s collar and the Bow Lingual translator will catch the dog barks and noises to understand and translate via LCD the dog language to
us humans. You can enjoy it as a toy by having a fun interaction with your doggie. Just have your handheld device near your dog, your dog barks then the device will load and poof! The phrase will show on the LCD screen and at the same time, there’s also a happy voice reading it. Then, a cute dog face will appear. - Aside from being a translator, it can serve as a dog answering machine when you miss your furry companion and you want to remember his barks and feelings while you are away from home.
- Clip the dog collar mic to your pooch’s collar and the Bow Lingual translator will catch the dog barks and noises to understand and translate via LCD the dog language to
Does Bow Lingual Work?
- What it can translate and display are barks into English phrases and expressions on the screen like, the usual, I am happy, I want to eat, I am feeling good and many more cute phrases based on the barks. A nice item to use when interacting and playing with your dog. It is a good device when in training or when you want to remember your dog’s barks, emotions and what he/she wants to convey. The dog tech product features a dog quiz and can organize a schedule for veterinarian visits or walks on the park. This is a nice small organizer too for toy dog owners who wanted to be reminded about dog spa or salon appointments
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- Catches the dog barks and noises to understand and translate via LCD the dog language to us humans
- Available in English
- The most innovative dog translator in the world
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- Some reviews like it, others do not. Since it is a toy, maybe it is like those 8-Balls that we shake and get a message like “better not tell you now!”
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A Great Guide To The Best Dogs For Seniors
- In case you missed it, a recent article in Canine Journal (which has a regular listing in our Library Section) offered some advice on choosing the best dog for a senior citizen.
- The later years of life are very special years and, for some people, can be challenging in many ways both physically and emotionally. Adding a furry companion to your life may be just the thing to help enjoy each day just a little more. However, it’s crucial to consider which type of dog is best suited for a senior lifestyle and each specific situation.
- The article offers an overview that cover most of the considerations and available options that can match one’s lifestyle and energy level.
- These sections offer some straight forward advice:
- What Makes A Dog Good For Seniors?
- What To Consider Before Picking A Dog?
- Best Dog Breeds For Seniors
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Puppies Provide Pandemic Relief For Seniors (Video)
- Adopt Don’t Shop For Your New Pup
- This is certainly an easy reading article with good suggestions and options for seniors. The only issues that may have been good to include to this great collection are options for: 1) getting more info and/or getting advice on other senior’s experiences with adopting a pup, 2) resources/options for special needs seniors, 3) elaboration of health and mental health benefits, 4) considerations of breeders who may allow a senior to visit available dogs to engage the dogs and ‘see what they are in for’ in general care, 5) issues of getting a puppy versus an adult dog, 6) cost of adoption, 7) approximate costs of ownership.
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DO YOU SPEAK DOG?
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HOW TO BARK IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!
CANTONESE: Wo! Wo!
CATALAN: Bup! Bup!
CZECH: Haf haf!
DUTCH: Woef! Woef! (big dog) or Waf! Waf! (little dog)
ENGLISH: Woof! Arf! Bow wow! Yip yip! Yap yap (small dogs)!
ESTONIAN: Auh-auh!
FINNISH: Hau hau or Vuh vuh!
FRENCH: Wouaff! Wouaff! or Ouah Ouah
GERMAN: Wau! Wau! (pronounced like “vow”) or Wuff! Wuff!
GREEK: Gav! Gav!
HEBREW: Hav hav!
INDONESIAN: Gong! Gong!
ITALIAN: Bau! Bau!
JAPANESE: Wan! Wan!
KOREAN: Mong! Mong!
LEBANESE: Haw! Haw!
MANDARIN (HAN) CHINESE: Wang! Wang!
NIGERIA, CALABAR AREA: Wai! Wai!
NORWEGIAN: Voff! Voff!
POLISH: How! How!
PORTUGUESE: Au! Au!
RUSSIAN: Gav! Gav!
SPANISH: Gau! Gau!
SPANISH (PERU): Gua! Gua! Gua!
SWEDISH: Vov! Vov!
TAGALOG: Ow! Ow!
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[Source: The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers]