Palo Alto, Calif. – Traini has announced a $7.5 million funding round to advance the development of the world’s first real-time human-dog conversational AI and a cognitive smart collar designed to understand and respond to a dog’s emotional state. The technology aims to bridge the communication gap between pets and their owners by interpreting canine behavior, vocalizations, and physiological signals in real time. The funds will support product development, research into animal cognition, and scaling the company’s AI models to better recognize emotional cues in dogs. Traini’s smart collar uses advanced sensors and machine learning to monitor heart rate, movement, and other biometrics, while its AI system learns from interactions to improve understanding over time. The company envisions a future where pet owners can engage in meaningful, two-way communication with their dogs, enhancing bonding and improving animal well-being. The investment comes as interest in pet technology and emotional intelligence in animals grows, with a focus on creating more empathetic and responsive tools for pet care.