Wagz Explore Smart Dog Collar

Dad

Okay. New thing. What do you think?

Boldo

It's heavy. Smells like rubber and electronics—not food, not interesting. The buckle is too tight. Are you leaving it on me?

Dad

I'm going to need more than that. How does it smell?

Boldo

Already told you. Rubber, plastic, factory smell that won't go away. No pee on it yet because I'm avoiding it entirely. The inside smells like sweat from the warehouse. Not the good kind of sweat.

Dad

You seemed reluctant to try it. What happened when you did?

Boldo

You made me wear it on the walk. It bumped my chest the whole time. Started buzzing once—scared me. Turns out that was your phone, not the collar, but the collar still gets the blame. Is that the pizza I smell from the kitchen?

Dad

Anything about this that actually impressed you? Be honest.

Boldo

Fine. It's light for what it does. Doesn't pull on my neck. After three days I stopped noticing it, which I hate admitting. You tracked me during the walk and apparently I went exactly where you thought I would. That's... useful, I guess. Not that you needed a device to know I head straight for the pine trees.

Dad

Final verdict. Don't hold back.

Boldo

It works. I don't like it. You'll like it. That's the whole thing. The battery lasts longer than most collars, the app is simple, and I've stopped trying to shake it off. But it still feels like surveillance, and I reserve the right to be annoyed about it. Can I have a treat now? This review was exhausting.