Washing machine for disabled people turns on when your dog BARKS

Washing machine for disabled people turns on when your dog BARKS

Mangalore Today News Network

The dog has a specially adapted knot handle to pull the door open with their mouth, before depositing the clothes and barking to turn it on

A new washing machine has been invented which can be controlled by dogs to help their disabled owners.

 

 

The Woof to Wash machine has a knotted rope door handle for the dog to pull with its mouth, a paw print button to turn it on and a voice-activated switch so it starts a cycle when the dog barks.

The pooch is trained to painstakingly takes clothes one at a time from the basket to the washer by mouth.

UK Appliance firm JTM Service made the machine to help disabled people live a more independent life.

 

John Middleton, MD of the firm, said: "We developed this machine because mainstream manufacturers seldom develop products to suit the needs of the disabled user.

"Our research into the problems of the disabled user across a wide range, indicated that the main issue is the complexity of operation."

He added: "It is our contribution to make life just that bit easier."

The canines are trained by national charity Support Dogs to strip beds, fill laundry baskets, load washers and now bark on demand too.

Made in partnership with Miele, the machine automatically dispenses the right amount of washing liquid.

Rita Howson, spokeswoman for Support Dogs, said: "I think it’s just amazing. I mean it is the world’s first washing machine where a dog barking actually starts the washing machine going."

She added: "For our clients that’s amazing really, such a help."

Courtesy: Mirror News