Sound
Audible Cue
A simple sound designed to interrupt unwanted behavior.
Less Digging.More Peace of Mind.
Meet the smart collar being developed to recognize digging behavior and respond automatically, with training cues you control.
- Status
- In development
- For sale
- Not yet
- Launch date
- Not set
The problem
Your Dog Doesn't Wait Until You're Watching.
Digging usually starts when nobody is there. Vela is being built for those moments: a collar that reads movement and is answered with a corrective behavior cue you already chose.
It will not replace supervision, a secure yard, or advice from a veterinarian or a qualified behavior professional. A collar is not a diagnosis.
The system
A Smarter Way to Address Digging.
01
Detect
Onboard motion sensors observe movement patterns associated with digging.
02
Recognize
Machine-learning algorithms analyze those patterns to identify potential digging behavior.
03
Respond
The collar delivers the owner's selected training cue when appropriate.
Detection and recognition are still being developed and validated. False detections are an open problem, not a solved one.
Cues
Your Dog. Your Training Preferences.
You choose which cues are available.
Touch
Vibration Cue
A configurable vibration provides another training option.
Optional
Optional Electrical Stimulation
An additional owner-controlled option for those comfortable with it, subject to appropriate safety controls and product validation.
Electrical stimulation, if included, stays off until an owner enables it. It is not described as painless, harmless, or right for every dog.
Everyday
There When You Are Not.
Choose the cues you are comfortable with. The collar is meant for the days you cannot stand and watch.
Questions
Plain answers.
How does the collar recognize digging?
Motion sensors would capture how a dog moves. A model in development would look for digging patterns. Early indications show a strong correlation between digging behavior and successful detection.
Does the collar require an owner to activate it?
A response is meant to happen without a button press in the moment. You would still choose, ahead of time, which cues are allowed.
What types of corrections are planned?
An audible cue, a vibration cue, and optional electrical stimulation an owner would have to turn on. Effectiveness has not been established.
Is electrical stimulation required?
No. It stays off unless you enable it. Sound, vibration, or neither are equally valid. It is not described as painless or harmless.
How will false detections be handled?
False detections are an open problem. The collar is not claimed to already tell digging apart from play, scratching, or rolling.
Is the collar available for purchase?
No. Vela is in development and is not for sale. Joining the list is not an order.
When will the product launch?
There is no launch date. The list is how you hear if that changes.
Can I join a beta test?
Yes. We are looking for owners who will collect motion data while their dog wears the collar. Dogs of different sizes and breeds will help validate the collar and the model.
Early access
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