Episode Details

Here's the description, built from the actual content (the I Puppy device, Champ's story as the origin, the service dog/medical alert pivot):

What if your dog could call for help? Not metaphorically. An actual notification to your phone, triggered by your dog pressing a button.

Em talks with Mark Condon, the accidental inventor of I Puppy, about how his aging dog Champ inspired the idea, how it evolved from a simple bathroom-break notification system into something service dog handlers and medical alert teams now rely on, and where he sees this kind of technology heading next.

You'll hear:

• How Champ's declining mobility led to the original idea behind I Puppy
• How the device evolved from a potty-training tool into something used in real medical emergencies
• What role Mark thinks technology should play in supporting, not replacing, training and connection with a dog

Press play if you've ever wished there was a way to know what your dog needed, even when you weren't in the room.

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