‘Dog Cam’ Show Home Viewings Are The Paw-fect Solution

National housebuilder Keepmoat Homes is testing ‘dog’s eye view’ show home videos for pet-loving homebuyers looking to give their four-legged friend a remote VIP viewing.

The company filmed its first video at its Elm Tree Park development in Yorkshire with the help of Chester, a 10-month-old cocker spaniel, who belongs to Keepmoat Homes sales manager Alison Mahoney.

He was given the chance to explore a new three-bedroom home at his leisure and the resulting ‘dog cam’ footage has been turned into a show home walk-through video with a difference.

Chester’s owner said: “It was a throwaway comment by someone in the team who said ‘I wonder what homebuyers’ pets think of our new homes?’. It was one of those things that seemed funny at first but then caught the attention of colleagues, so we thought we’d road test it – or paw test it – here at Elm Tree Park.

“He’s a naturally inquisitive dog and I thought he’d be good at exploring our show homes – plus I secretly think he enjoys the limelight.”

Chester was fitted with a lightweight, pet-friendly video camera and harness and was left to his own devices – the resulting dog’s eye view sees the curious canine padding around one of Keepmoat’s ‘Staveley’ show houses.

“Unsurprisingly he went straight to the sofa first, that’s a favourite spot at home, but it was interesting to watch him explore the house from his perspective and see what he found most appealing,” said Mahoney. “It’s a lovely insight into the minds of our pets and I’m delighted to see him take this starring role. Maybe this will kick-start a career as a dog actor. Lassie, Wellard and Waffle watch out!”

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