Tech Tuesday: Wearable Pet Trackers

Wearable technology is growing in popularity, and they’re even making some for pets.

Pet owners are now using GPS or Wi-Fi powered electronic collars to track their pet’s location and habits.

For this week’s Tech Tuesday, we’re diving into some of the best pet trackers available.

There’s tons of wearable technology for your furry friends that do everything from track a pet’s location, eating and sleeping habits, overall health and fitness and activity levels.

Whistle Go Explore offers GPS tracking, fitness and health into one device that you can easily attach to your pet’s collar. This device and its companion app let you find your pet’s precise location with real-time tracking, and can also monitor various behaviors, like scratching or licking.

The device has a battery life of up to 20 days on a single charge. Plus, it comes with a built-in light for evening walks or to help you spot your pup in the dark.

You can customize the app to send you alerts when your pet leaves and returns to a specific location. The device does require a subscription to use, and cost about $118.

The Tractive GPS 3G Tracker is the perfect tracking collar for your outdoor explorers. Just attach the device to your furry friend’s collar, and you can locate your four-legged friend from nearly anywhere on the planet.

This waterproof device’s electronic virtual fence instantly notifies you when your pet leaves a defined safe area, such as your backyard. The tracking feature gives you real-time location of your pet, and updates every three seconds.

You can even see where your pet has been in the recent past. Tractive GPS collars can be used with both cats and dogs and runs about $70.

For those looking to skip the monthly app subscription fee, consider checking out Findster Duo+. With this device, you can define a safe area around your pet, and it will notify you if your pet leaves it.

The waterproof and shock-resistant tracker also acts as an activity monitor. The Findster Duo+ starts at $150 and is recommended for pets weighing more than eight pounds.

Comfort is Key

Whatever tracker you decide on, the most important factor is to make sure your pet is comfortable. Try to avoid devices that are heavy and add extra stress to your pet!