Poop alerts for dog owners—there’s an app for that

Swifto, a dog walking business in Manhattan and Brooklyn, has introduced a new service for their customers. The walkers now can send a text message when the dogs they are walking have made doo doo.

The company has created a smartphone app which is installed on the telephones of the walker and the customer. Using GPS technology to chart the progress of the walk on a map, the owner can see the exact route, miles and duration. Customers see what they are getting for their money.

The walker can send out text messages when the walk begins and ends, including buttons to press when the dog stops to go potty.

It says, "Fluffy has just pooped."

I’m not sure whether the service includes details of size and consistency which some dog owners seem to find important. 

Customers find the texts reassuring, according to the company’s marketing director. They feel more in touch and involved with the activity. 

Some people may think this is all very silly, but I’m sure those people aren’t reading this blog.

Comments

[geogia little pea]

Now there's a company that's confident it's giving good value for money.

When I read your title, I thought it was an app that would allow people to harass walkers who didn't pick up their dog poop LOL. I'd like that!

[Clive]

Excellent! We have to pass on this information to several puppy walkers we know!

[Karen Friesecke]

I like the idea of a GPS app that tracks the activity of dog walker & dog. I've always been kind of cynical dog walking services, thinking that they'll go into an owners house & just hand out instead of doing what thet're supposed to do. However, I DO NOT need to know when the dog drops a deuce :0

[Linda]

BaHAHAHAHAH I am always amazed at people. Shish!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

[Kirsten]

I don't utilize a dog walker but I can imagine it would be very comforting indeed to receive a text message when at work, perhaps in the middle of a meeting with the boss, informing one that one's dog has just taken a nice pooper. I imagine I'd return to work relieved and with a spring in my step.

[cube]

I think it's very silly yet I've been a loyal reader of this blog for quite a while now.

[yellowdoggranny]

uh...I don't give a shit, when my pet shits..unless he does it in my shoes.

[Lindsay]

Well, as a dog walker and pet sitter I have to laugh! But I do see why some people might be interested!

[AmyT]

Poop - there's an ap for that. LOL! Love this app - I'm going to download it just for shits and giggles :)

[rhea]

We must know when our dogs poop! It's certainly the most important part of our dogs' lives. ; )