There was a time when having a pooch brought simple chores like taking the dog on regular walks, brushing its coat, and occasionally throwing a stick or prying a slipper loose from its clenched jaws. But these days, having a dog can bring strange new responsibilities--like signing the pup up to Twitter. A new product by toy giant Mattel called "Puppy Tweets" lets the whole universe get a peek into your dog's daily activities. The colorful little device hangs from your dog's collar, and when it detects movement or barking it sends a message via wi-fi to your computer. The messages are translated into pre-programmed tweets and get broadcast directly via Twitter. Your pet's twitter followers can stay up to date with the latest as he wakes, poops, and woofs. As Mattel explains:
For example, a bark may generate a Tweet of: “I bark because I miss you. There I ...
