Dog owners can check on pets from the beach, hotel or airport with this fun gadget

Every dog owner knows the feeling that can hit the moment a holiday begins.

You arrive at the airport, check into the hotel or sit down with the first drink of the weekend, then suddenly your mind is back at home with the dog.

Are they settled? Did the dog walker arrive? Are they barking, pacing or sitting by the window waiting for you to come back?

That familiar wave of “pet parent guilt” is helping drive interest in smart cameras made specifically for pets as owners prepare for holidays, short breaks and nights away.

The Furbo Mini 360° pet camera is designed for people who want to keep a closer eye on their dogs or cats while somebody else handles the feeding, walking and day-to-day care.

Unlike a standard indoor security camera, it has been built around the way pets move and behave, using a rotating camera and AI-powered features to monitor what is happening in the room.

Owners can use the Furbo app to watch a live video feed from their phone, speak to their pet remotely and receive alerts when the camera detects certain activity.

For anxious owners, being able to check in within seconds could make time away feel considerably less stressful.

Social media is already full of clips showing people checking on pets from hotel rooms, beaches and airport lounges, with many admitting that leaving an animal behind can take some of the shine off a trip.

The Furbo Mini 360° is intended to tackle that worry by giving owners a wider view of the room rather than leaving them staring at one fixed corner.

Its 360-degree rotating camera can follow a pet as it moves, helping owners see whether a dog is sleeping peacefully, wandering around or getting into something it should not.

Furbo’s AI-powered Nanny service can also monitor behaviour, including barking and unusual activity, and send notifications to the owner’s phone.

The system can provide alerts linked to possible problems at home, including smoke alarm sounds and unexpected changes in activity.

Homes with more than one animal may also benefit from Furbo’s Pet ID feature, which is designed to recognise different pets and provide separate updates for each one.

The pet monitoring camera has attracted positive feedback from owners who say it gives them reassurance and makes travelling without their animals easier.

Some customers have described it as a worthwhile investment, while others say the ability to look in on a dog remotely has helped reduce anxiety while they are away.

Furbo says more than one million pet owners around the world now use its smart cameras, with the products becoming increasingly visible on TikTok and Instagram as the summer travel season approaches.

The popularity of gadgets such as the Furbo Mini 360° reflects a wider change in the way people think about their pets.

For many owners, arranging food, walks and company is no longer the whole job. They also want a way to remain connected and see for themselves that everything is fine.

For dog owners planning a summer holiday, the smart pet camera could become one of those gadgets that makes leaving home feel a little easier, even when the dog cannot come too.