DOGTV, recently launched in the San Diego area, is the first ever television network designed specifically for canines.

If you're the kind of person who feels a bit guilty leaving your furry friend home on his own while you're off at work for the day, there may be something out there that's better than leaving the radio the whole time. According to San Diego's WXYZ.com, the first ever television network designed for dogs has launched in the San Diego media market. Dubbed "DOGTV," the programming has been developed by veterinarians and scientists for the past four years and is meant to stimulate, relax, and quite possibly, entertain your furry friend.

"DOGTV provides customized television entertainment, while the rest of the family is away at work or too busy to play," Gilad Neumann, CEO of DOGTV, told the news source. "Studies show it relaxes and stimulates our dogs - keeping them healthier and more content."

So what does an all-dog TV network entail? DOGTV is meant to be like the babysitter you wish you could have around for your canine and is backed by scientific research and many pet experts. The developers have produced thousands of hours of dog-specific shows that provide stimulating images, real-life audio and meant to reproduce the camera angles of a canine's point of view. Shows ranging from riding in a car to playing with other dogs are included. The shows are meant to fill up an entire day's worth of activity to help stave off mental fatigue and depression from being home alone.

"Animals need visual and auditory stimulation throughout the day," said Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman. "It will help millions of dogs that are left home alone every day and also help pet parents who don't have the luxury of taking their dog with them to work or paying for doggy care."

DOGTV is currently being offered to Cox and Time Warner Cable-enabled households and will cost pet parents a bit extra each month. However, for a limited time, DOGTV will hold a free trial in its San Diego market to give dog owners a first-hand view of the new canine-centric programs. While there are no plans to expand this offering to new markets quite yet, DOGTV looks to be a bright spot in the field of animal wellness that could help to stave off boredom for canines across the country.