Do you love your pet dog? Are you worried for your dog’s health? If yes then I’ve got good news for you. Petfit tag, a high tech collar for dogs was unveiled last Thursday in Japan that lets dog owners to monitor their dog at a distance.

According to NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile phone operator, new gadget would give Smartphone users peace of mind about the animal’s health and whereabouts at all times. From the picture you can clearly see a Sony Android device is compatible with the Petfit tag.

The Petfit tag can check how much a dog sleeps and how many calories the dog is burning. The gadget is also equipped with a satellite positioning system that enables a designated mobile phone to check if the dog is sleeping, walking or running.

Petfit Tag for dogs are: The features offor dogs are:

· Check how much a dog sleeps

· Check how many calories the dog is burning

· Dog’s state (walking, sleeping or running) via GPS

· Count how many steps a hound has taken

· Check the ambient temperature

· Check if the dog is getting enough shut-eye

The main reason behind this gadget is the high number of dog owners in Japan that is estimated at 11 million. A company spokesman said, “The number of dog owners (in Japan) is estimated at 11 million and it is regarded as a sizable market.”

“In addition, dogs’ presence is quite important to their families,” the spokesman said. “This is part of our proposal for a smart life with mobile phones.”