LINK AKC Smart Collar, Designed to Strengthen the Bond Between Dog and Owner, Now Available for Reservation and Pre-Sale

STAMFORD, CT – (September 27, 2016) – Link AKC, a company dedicated to improving the bond between dog and owner, today debuted the LINK AKCTM smart collar. The LINK AKCTM smart collar and app represent new advancements in a burgeoning category that combines sophisticated smart home, wearable and mobile technologies. Both the collar and app were designed by Link AKC’s dog-loving team of fashion, tech, mobile and canine experts. The LINK AKC smart collar is now available for reservation and pre-sale for $199 at www.linkakc.com, and is expected to ship by December 28, 2016.

Beautifully adorned in high quality, durable latigo leather, the LINK AKC smart collar is the only convex- shaped smart device designed to comfortably fit the natural shape of a dog’s neck. The LINK AKC smart collar is endorsed by the American Kennel Club, which has worked to advance canine health and well- being and to promote responsible dog ownership since 1884. Through its proprietary, patent-pending platform, the LINK AKC app helps owners take a more informed and active role in managing their dogs’ well-being and to feel connected to their dogs when apart.

“We feel strongly that the growing market of passionate and dedicated dog owners deserves technology that actually fits their lifestyle, and that of their dogs. We designed the LINK AKC smart collar with a distinct purpose to create a bridge that will take the bond between dog and human to new levels,” said Michael Basone, Chief Operating Officer of Link AKC. “We can also say with confidence that there’s nothing quite like the LINK AKC smart collar in the market today, and that we plan to be the leader in a new, but rapidly growing category,” he said.

Primary features of the LINK AKCTM smart collar include:

• GPS and location tracking: The LINK AKC smart collar gives dog owners peace of mind with the ability to track the dog’s location with the push of a button and to set custom notification alerts if the dog becomes loose.
•  Activity monitoring and insights: The LINK AKC smart collar provides insightful activity recommendations to help owners take a more informed role in managing their dogs’ wellness. Owners can monitor and track their dogs’ daily activity levels to help ensure their dogs are getting the right level of activity for the dog’s breed, age, and size.
• Remote-controlled light: The LINK AKC smart collar is the only smart collar with a remote- controlled light to help an owner find their dog in the dark.
• Adventures: Owners can create a scrapbook with the touch of a button to easily capture special adventures and save precious memories. Owners can easily share these adventures with friends on social media.
• Temperature: Dog owners will be alerted when the dog is in an environment that may be too hot or cold.