I hate saying goodbye to my dogs; the two of them look longingly¹ with their big dopey eyes as I close the door and leave for work. It's enough to break a grown man's heart. 

 

我讨厌和家里的狗狗们说再见。每当我要出门工作时，它俩的大眼睛就会眨巴眨巴地直盯着我看，足足会让一个成年人心碎一地。
 

 

That's where GoBone comes in. A Kickstarter toy designed by PulsePet to give your dog attention and playtime when you're not home, the GoBone is an autonomous² bone that rolls around your house during the day just so your dog can chase it and chew it whenever he's feeling playful.

 

While the GoBone looks more a cross between a remote-control car and a broom than a bone, it seems to get the job done. Two large, rubber wheels help GoBone glide³ over any flooring surface, and a crude tail keeps the toy moving when Fido inevitably⁴ flips⁵ it over. 

 

The folks at PulsePet say dogs fall in love with the toy since it's not only something they can chase around all day, but also because you can also cram⁶ it full of treats or cover sections in peanut butter. The toy's software can also be tailored to your dog's age, size and activity level to ensure it keeps your dog engaged without running him ragged⁷. 

 

When your dog does eventually catch the GoBone, it automatically shuts down so he can chew it to its heart's content. And when your dog is tuckered out and puts the toy down, it will start back up again and roll away. 

 

A smartphone app lets you take control of the GoBone when you're home so you can use it to play with your dog, record video without leaving the GoBone app, schedule times when the GoBone should be active and view your pet's overall activity. So if your pooch has a particularly large paunch, the GoBone might be able to help him or her shed some pounds.

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