GPS Dog Trackers
Real-time GPS tracking for dogs, from a clip-on tracker that fits most collars and harnesses to GPS fence collars with built-in virtual boundaries.
GPS Dog Trackers
Know where your dog is at home, on the trail or anywhere they wander with GPS tracking from PetSafe®. The GPS Dog Tracker clips onto most collars and harnesses up to 1 inch wide and uses satellite GPS and cellular service to show your dog's live location in the My PetSafe app, with no Bluetooth required for tracking. Set unlimited custom safe zones and get an escape alert the moment your dog leaves one, then use Find My Pet to get directions to their location. The tracker also monitors steps, distance, rest and barking, runs up to 30 days per charge and carries an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. If you want tracking and containment in one device, a GPS fence collar with tracking builds live location into the collar itself and lets you create virtual boundaries without burying wire. The GPS 2.0 dog fence with tracking stores up to 50 virtual fences and suits properties of ½ acre or larger, while the GPS dog fence collar with tracking stores up to 20 fences for properties of ¾ acre or larger. Compare every boundary option in GPS pet fences, or pair your tracker with a comfortable dog harness for daily walks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPS dog tracker should I get?
Start with what you need the device to do. If you want to know where your dog is and get an alert when they leave a safe zone, a clip-on GPS tracker is the simplest choice. The GPS Dog Tracker attaches to the collar or harness your dog already wears and fits dogs of all sizes. If you also want to keep your dog inside a boundary without a physical fence, a GPS fence collar with tracking combines live location with virtual fences that use tone, vibration or static correction to guide your dog back. GPS fence collars work best on properties of ½ acre or larger without dense tree coverage. For smaller or heavily wooded yards, a wireless pet fence or in-ground pet fence is the better fit.
Can you put a GPS tracker in your dog?
No. GPS trackers are worn on a collar or harness, not implanted. The microchip a veterinarian places under your dog's skin is a passive ID chip with no battery and no GPS, so it cannot report your dog's location. It only shares an ID number when a shelter or vet clinic scans it. A microchip helps identify your dog after someone finds them, while a GPS tracker helps you find your dog yourself, so the two work best together.
Is there a dog GPS tracker with no monthly fee?
Trackers that show your dog's live location from anywhere rely on cellular service, so they need a subscription to cover the data. Bluetooth tags skip the monthly fee, but they only update when a compatible phone is nearby, which limits them when a dog runs off into an open field or wooded area. PetSafe GPS trackers and GPS fence collars with tracking require a subscription. The GPS Dog Tracker includes a 3-month subscription trial with three plan options afterward. The GPS fence collars with tracking include a free 1-month trial with monthly or annual plans, and the annual plan costs less than paying month to month. If you want a GPS boundary without location tracking, the Customizable GPS Dog Fence has no subscription, app or monthly fees.
Which GPS dog tracker has the best battery life?
Battery life depends on how often a device reports location and whether it also manages a boundary. The GPS Dog Tracker lasts up to 30 days per charge and pauses GPS tracking when your dog is near its charging base to save power, while activity monitoring continues. GPS fence collars with tracking monitor the boundary continuously, so they run on a shorter cycle: up to 70 hours on the GPS 2.0 collar and up to 48 hours on the original GPS fence collar with tracking. The tracker and both GPS fence collars with tracking recharge on an included charging base.
How far can a GPS dog tracker track your dog?
A cellular GPS tracker has no fixed range limit. It pinpoints your dog with satellite GPS and sends the location over the cellular network, so you can see where your dog is from anywhere you have a connection, as long as the tracker has cell coverage where your dog is. That is the key difference from Bluetooth tags, which only work at short range. Location accuracy is strongest with a clear view of the sky and can weaken under dense tree cover or in areas with poor cell service. The GPS 2.0 fence collar adds dual-frequency GPS for more precise positioning.
What should I look for in a dog GPS tracker?
Focus on five factors: fit, coverage, battery life, durability and alerts. A clip-on tracker fits most collars and harnesses and suits small and large dogs alike, while GPS fence collars have size ranges, from an 8-inch neck circumference on the GPS 2.0 collar to dogs 30 pounds and up on the original. Look for satellite GPS paired with cellular service rather than Bluetooth alone, a battery that matches how often you can recharge, a waterproof build for dogs who swim or roll in mud and app alerts that tell you right away when your dog leaves a safe zone. Activity tracking for steps, rest and barking is a useful bonus for spotting changes in your dog's routine.