Introducing the BLACK+DECKERtm Smart Dog Collar for the Pet You Love

TOWSON, Md., Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK+DECKERtm, global brand leader in power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products, announces the addition of Wagz, Inc. as a new partner in its licensing program. Wagz, Inc. will introduce a line of connected pet products, which includes a Smart Dog Collar, a Smart Dog Feeder, and a Smart Dog Door. Wagz, Inc.'s BLACK+DECKER line will complement the brand's existing products designed specifically for pet owners.

The BLACK+DECKER Smart Dog Collar will be the first product to be introduced to the market in the 2017 holiday season. This intelligent tracker has been built to monitor the whereabouts and safety of your dog. With precise location tracking, virtual fencing, distance monitoring, pre-recorded messages, and on-demand alerts, this GPS-enabled collar provides dog owners valuable data and insights and invaluable piece of mind.

The BLACK+DECKER Smart Feeder and the BLACK+DECKER Smart Dog Door will be released to market in Q2 2018. "The connectivity in the Smart Collar will be used to activate the other products and save information and habits," said Wagz, Inc.'s CEO, Terry Anderton. "This line of connected pet products will ensure you never lose track of your dog, the right food is delivered at the right time, and that your dog has the freedom to enter and exit your home safely." These products are all controlled through one BLACK+DECKER App experience for iPhone and Android smartphone users.

About BLACK+DECKER

Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home cleaning products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When home owners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER's products will do the job efficiently and reliably. For more information on BLACK+DECKER products, visit www.blackanddecker.com or follow BLACK+DECKER on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

About Wagz, Inc.

Wagz, Inc is a company on a mission to strengthen the connection between humans and dogs for safer, healthier, happier pets. The Wagz, Inc. team is a group of tech gurus, entrepreneurs, and vet experts dedicated to creating a connected home for dogs that gives owners data-driven insights into the wellbeing of their best friends. For more information on Wagz, Inc., visit www.wagz.com or find us on Facebook or Instagram.

Colleen Daigle  
VP, Marketing  
Wagz, Inc.  
51 Depot Rd  
Hampton Falls, NH 03844  
[email protected]  

SOURCE Wagz, Inc.