Meet Nala, the police dog that sniffs out electronic devices to fight internet crimes against children Nala has a nose for electronics. But she’s not your run-of-the-mill tech geek with a passion for gear and gadgets.… Read More
Rover pulls in-home dog grooming services from its marketplace, citing tight labor market Dog-grooming services are getting clipped from Rover’s marketplace, at least for now. Citing the challenges of the labor market, the… Read More
This startup could be a dog owner’s best friend as it uses machine learning to help guide key decisions After adopting his first dog last year, Patrick Opie was struggling with figuring out what Orin, his mini Australian shepherd,… Read More
Inside Rover’s pet friendly Seattle HQ: People and dogs stretch out as company aims for more growth Rover’s new headquarters has already gone to the dogs — and about 375 people, as the pet-sitting startup has just… Read More
Scientists put out the call for 10,000 canines to join the Dog Aging Project Scientists are looking for 10,000 good dogs to take part in a 10-year effort aimed at tracking their health and… Read More
Barking up the right tree? Wowzer, a dating app for dog-loving humans, launching in Seattle Seattle can be rough when it comes to dating, we’ve heard. How ruff the city is clearly led to the… Read More
Amazon ranks No. 1 as most dog-friendly company in America; Trupanion at No. 3 When it comes to having a pup-friendly workplace, Amazon is the top dog. Dog-sitting platform Rover released its inaugural “best… Read More
Startup bets high-tech dog lockers will get shoppers to leave pups outside the grocery store Yes, those new lockable kennels outside the grocery store really are meant for your dog. And the startup that provides… Read More
Dog lovers at Rover try a new trick and officially expand into pet-sitting services for cats Rover, the Seattle startup that built a thriving international business around dog sitting and walking, is barking up a new… Read More
Fancy rentable dog houses with air conditioning and a ‘puppy cam’ arrive in Seattle The nation’s fanciest dog houses are coming to the most dog-friendly city in the U.S. DogSpot, the maker of shared… Read More
Seattle is the most dog-friendly city in the U.S., according to data from Rover and Redfin Seattle has gone to the dogs. Two Seattle-area tech companies — Rover, the network of dog walkers and pet sitters,… Read More
We’ll miss you, Scout: In a city where dogs at work are the norm, GeekWire loses a best friend Like any self-respecting Seattle workplace, especially those tied to tech these days, GeekWire is a dog friendly environment. Like any… Read More
Can tech make your dog smarter? Seattle startup raises cash to build brain games for pets Pet owners are spending more and more on their furry friends. But will they pay for high-tech tools that supposedly… Read More
At dog friendly Amazon, could data on breeds set one city apart from the HQ2 pack? While some 50,000 Amazon humans could someday populate the company’s planned second headquarters, HQ2 will also be home to thousands… Read More
On ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day,’ it’s business as usual for 6,000 pups at Amazon It’s officially “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” today. That may be a novel thing for some workplaces, but at… Read More
Startup founder unleashes new venture: SniffSpot looks to connect dog owners with safe play spaces When David Adams moved back to Seattle, he settled in an apartment on the seventh floor of a building in… Read More
In dogged pursuit of more business, Rover’s ‘Walk It Out’ ad campaign pairs happy pets and people Rover, the network for pet sitters and dog walkers, is all about finding the perfect match between humans and animals.… Read More
Pet-sitting startup Rover and ex-‘Baywatch’ actress named in lawsuit after woman’s dog is run over Update, Monday, 6:30 p.m. PT: This story has been updated throughout with comments from a Rover representative. A Los Angeles… Read More
Beyond pet friendly: New Trupanion poll shows just how much millennials love their dogs and cats Millennials are willing to adjust where they live, who they date and what tattoo they get all it the name… Read More
Service dog rides shotgun in an Uber and woman’s photo on Twitter is worth a 5-star rating Can all Ubers come with dogs from now on, please? A woman’s tweet showing a service dog riding shotgun in… Read More
Fast-moving Rover launches national ad campaign starring man’s best friend Rover is growing up fast and learning some new tricks along the way. The Seattle startup is rolling out its… Read More
Photos: Amazon opens dog park next to Spheres for employees and the public It’s a good day for the pups at Amazon. The tech giant on Tuesday opened a new dog park adjacent to its… Read More
With over 2,000 dogs coming to work at Amazon, #NationalPuppyDay is just another day at the office Dogs are a big deal at Amazon. And on #NationalPuppyDay, which is apparently today, it’s worth noting just how big. The… Read More
Ruff day at the office: Amazon dogs dress up for Halloween, strut their stuff in costume contest On any given day around Amazon’s South Lake Union campus in Seattle, employees’ dogs are a common sight as they… Read More
Brain scans confirm that dogs understand what you’re saying, and how you say it Scientists have put dogs through brain scans to confirm what pet owners already suspected: Dogs not only comprehend the words we speak,… Read More
This dog was crowned the best office dog in the world in the StartPup 2016 contest Stop playing with the office dog and read this: There was a global competition to find a champion of all… Read More
How to train your robot: Treat it like a dog To figure out the best way for a robot to move, designers have turned to snakes, cheetahs, fish and even… Read More
Real dog doesn’t back down from robot dog as video catches face-to-face meeting Dogs are not dummies and robots can be scary. That’s the takeaway from a new video uploaded to YouTube by venture… Read More
Former Microsoft manager finds success with BarkHappy startup that connects dog owners Tinder for dogs? OK, BarkHappy isn’t exactly that. But the Austin, Texas-based startup is finding success with its mobile platform… Read More
Fetch! Microsoft’s latest artificial-intelligence trick is an app to ID dog breeds Microsoft has used artificial intelligence to release apps that can determine how old people are, whether two people are twins,… Read More
