Over the past decade, many systems have been developed for humans to remotely connect
to their pets at home. Yet little attention has been paid to how animals can control such …

Advancements in personal data collection and visualization–commonly referred to as the
quantified self (QS) movement–allow individuals to self-track health and other attributes. We …

Social isolation, when owners are not home, is a major stressor for dogs leading to
separation anxiety and related behavioral and physiological issues. We investigate whether …

Today, the markets are populated with dozens of devices for dog activity tracking and
monitoring. Our aim was to get detailed insights on how dog owners use these devices in …

We present the results of an 8-week pilot study with 55 dogs investigating whether using
quantimetric monitors and a companion smartphone application can reduce returns and …

The visually impaired have been a longstanding and well-recognized user group addressed
in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Recently, the study of sighted dog owners …

From an interspecies perspective, we advocate for a theoretical foundation aimed at
facilitating further research towards digitally mediated human-animal interaction. The …

Designing technology mediated human-animal interaction with the animal welfare as a
design goal calls for understanding of animal welfare issues. This paper discusses the …

We present a qualitative content analysis of visual-verbal social media posts, where ordinary
dog owners pretend to be their canine, to identify meaningful facets in their dogs' life-worlds …

Digital technologies that help people take care of their dogs are becoming more
widespread. Yet, little research explores what the role of technology in the human-dog …