$5-a-Month Cable Network for Dogs: Fun for Fido or Doggone Ridiculous?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/02/17 20:56:01

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	Fun for Fido	91 votes	22%
	Doggone ridiculous	318 votes	78%

Yes, you read that right. Dogs are getting their own cable TV network, and you have to pay $5 a month for it, TODAY.com reports. Don't get us wrong: we love ourselves some pups, but even we think this whole doggie TV network is a bit ridiculous.

"A lot of people laugh and think it’s funny or a gimmick," DogTV co-founder and chief content officer Ron Levi told the "Today" show. "But then we explain the research and the science behind it. This is a great opportunity to makes [sic] dogs happier and their lives more pleasant while they are home alone during the day."

Wait a second ... that last part is the problem. With pretty much everyone male and female working at least one job these days, Fido is usually home alone, forced to entertain himself. In fact, we have at least one friend who swears her dog loves TV, so maybe it's not such a ridiculous idea after all.

DogTV has created nearly 800 programs for dogs intended to “relax, stimulate and expose” them to situations they encounter in daily life, TODAY.com reports. The network is only available in San Diego right now, but it's hoping to expand in the coming months. And back to that monthly fee, the channel is free for now, but will eventually cost devoted owners $5 a month. Think it sounds like fun for Fido? Or doggone ridiculous?

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darlene 2012/02/17 21:47:36 (edited)

Doggone ridiculous

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My dog watches what I watch. lol
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Lyndzee 2012/02/19 10:04:29

Fun for Fido

i only vote fun cuz it IS cute.... but no way in heck i would pay for it... if it were free in a package or whatever then why not but even five bucks is just silly.

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Angecael 2012/02/19 09:17:03

Doggone ridiculous

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Haha.. Funny.
No.
Good luck trying to get them to sit for two hours to watch it.

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Jimbo 2012/02/19 04:37:51

Doggone ridiculous

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I don't think my dog $5 a month for her total care (food, water, toys, etc).

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Omni to Jimbo 2012/02/19 22:52:27

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How did you pass high school with that kind of grammar?

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Jimbo to Omni 2012/02/20 05:26:09

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Your right. I forgot the words "cost me" before "$5"...too much wine last night.

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Omni to Jimbo 2012/02/20 05:32:01 (edited)

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Heh, if you're even able to type while drunk, then props to you. Last time I got drunk, I managed to only get to my keyboard, before vomiting all over it :/

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Lexi 2012/02/19 04:34:29

Fun for Fido

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Just what my dog needs!

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Allie 2012/02/19 04:22:48

Doggone ridiculous

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I love my doggie, Princess, but she is the stupidest dog out there, which is quite surprising since she is part German Shepard, which and generally smart dogs (well doggie smart) but anyway, she wont even look at a tv, even if a doggie is barking on it, she just doesnt understand. So what would be the point of buying this for cable if my dog is to stupid to even understand watching tv...???

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Flamingolady 2012/02/19 04:10:36

Doggone ridiculous

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Please.

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Angela Chambers 2012/02/19 03:59:31

Doggone ridiculous

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Ummm, no. That's five dollars I could be doing other stuff with.

Here we go:

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NickTheAceBassist 2012/02/19 02:39:12

Doggone ridiculous

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Now $5 cable for people would be great...

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Dipsheekha Kumar 2012/02/19 02:34:59

Fun for Fido

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haha........kool...... go doggies!

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Daedalus 2012/02/19 01:26:23

Doggone ridiculous

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Arf Arf! Walkies .... Food ... Play ...

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violetgurl 2012/02/19 01:22:21 (edited)

Doggone ridiculous

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If my dog is smart enough to watch t.v. He can clean up his own crap and stop taking leaks on the carpet damn it.
And get a job!

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Rebecca to violetgurl 2012/02/19 01:23:26

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LOL!

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Rebecca 2012/02/19 01:22:19

Fun for Fido

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I'd watch it....with my dogs....but *I'D* get the remote!

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Bear 2012/02/19 00:37:25

Doggone ridiculous

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When he gets a job or asks for it himself he can have it.

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James to Bear 2012/02/19 21:21:03

yea but wouldn't your dog asking you for it himself freak you out?

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Lucy 2012/02/19 00:36:46

Fun for Fido

Their lives can be so boring with people working, I like it and would pay for it.

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Inquisitve Kat 2012/02/19 00:30:12 (edited)

Fun for Fido

I can think of far worse wastes of money. Hopefully people won't use it in place of spending time with their pets, but it's something I'd definitely use when I have to be out.
*Edit* Yes, I know dogs can watch any channel, but the point is that the channel is specifically designed for dogs... if, like me, you believe your dog does pick up on moods from television (mine seems agitated during tense moments, when the music changes), it might be worth the $5 for a channel like this (instead of searching for 'soothing' channels).

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Rocky 2012/02/19 00:27:10

Fun for Fido

We already have that - MTV - all dogs Jersey Shore, Teen Mom etc.

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SundayS... to Rocky 2012/02/19 11:25:19

Your dog watches Jersey Shore and Teen Mom?! D: You heartless person! Isn't that illegal or something?

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Rocky to SundayS... 2012/02/19 11:58:57

She's learning what not to do! When she really acts up I make her watch Maury - 18 men tested and still no father!

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SundayS... to Rocky 2012/02/19 12:58:29

Ahaha xD I still don't think that's entirely legal though...

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Rocky to SundayS... 2012/02/19 13:44:13

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As a matter of fact that lazy dog watches TV all day. - For real. Her favorite is that movie Rio - the animated film about the blue macaws. She loves the music. I have three parrots also and maybe she makes a connection.

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Greenbay to Rocky 2012/02/19 16:38:15

That's pretty cool

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drgway 2012/02/19 00:17:30

Doggone ridiculous

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What's the point?

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geneticmistake 2012/02/18 23:29:17

Doggone ridiculous

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If your dog likes tv Animal Planet or something similar would likely work just as well.

Watching a LOT of tv could actually be bad for your dog's eyes. Most wide screen tvs refresh at 60 hz. Human eyes see this flicker free. Under 70 hz dogs see a flickering image. If you have ever had to look at an old flickering monitor for awhile you know it can cause eye strain. I doubt however that there are many dogs that are tv addicts.
http://dogtv.com/Faq
7. I heard dogs view television picture as flickering. Is that true?

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naomicolleen 2012/02/18 22:51:35

Doggone ridiculous

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friggin dumb

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LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH 2012/02/18 20:56:51

Doggone ridiculous

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THIS IS ONLY A PLOY TO GET MORE $$$$$$ OUT OF TELEVISION USERS

WHO LOVE THEIR BEST FRIENDS.

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OneLastWord 2012/02/18 20:55:15

Doggone ridiculous

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If my two dogs would watch a doggie show I might consider a $5 channel that would entertain them, but they would probably howl and piss the family off. lol.

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hsmfan123 2012/02/18 20:05:21

Doggone ridiculous

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I think this is ridiculous since dogs don't really watch tv...or at least mine doesn't...

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misterz 2012/02/18 19:20:07

Fun for Fido

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Vandykid319 2012/02/18 18:55:53

Doggone ridiculous

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Put it on freaking Animal Planet. What a waste of money.

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SundayStoleYourCookieDough 2012/02/18 18:37:29

Fun for Fido

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Lol, it's just a joke, guys. Stop freaking out~

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genetic... to SundayS... 2012/02/18 23:12:36

No, it's for real.
http://articles.businessinsid...
http://dogtv.com/

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SundayS... to genetic... 2012/02/19 11:24:22

I know the channel itself is real, what I meant was that it's just a bit of fun. People were freaking out too much.

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rk 2012/02/18 17:11:25

Doggone ridiculous

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Liberal channel -yup, there're going to the dogs

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OneLast... to rk 2012/02/18 21:09:39

Isn't this doggie channel a farce, and it is really intended for the average Liberal Democrat
mind-set and their viewing, as it seems their main stream media ‘never’ shows what is going on in the world if it adversely affects Liberals and Obummer?

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Met to OneLast... 2012/02/18 22:58:54

That conservative love and respect for capitalists making a dollar goes out the window pretty fast when it's easier to be a hater huh?

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