The first TV network aimed at man’s best friend is coming! A real 24-hour channel for your pup will be unleashed on DirecTV on August 1.

For the first two weeks of August, DogTV will be available for free. After that, it’s $4.99 a month.

DogTV’s programming comprises of 3- to 6-minute video clips in three categories: relaxation, stimulation and “exposure,” which centers on segments designed to habituate dogs to domestic stimuli (like riding in a car with a toddler).

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