Like I said the are five well known manufactures of these dog gps system. Zoombak produces one of the most well-known and popular gps dog collars. The Zoombak Advanced GPS dog locator is one of the more basic models with a lower cost upfront. With the Zoombak collar you call or text the company when your dog has gone missing and the company will get back to you almost instantly giving you detailed information about your dog’s location. With Zoombak you have the extra benefit of being able to log into www.zoombak.com and track your dog instantly. Another option is if you have a pda or smart phone and are able to access the site via your phone.

Like I said, the Zoombak gps collar is one of the lower cost options out there. At the time this article was written the Zoombak advanced gps dog locator costs just under $200.00 dollars. Don’t forget that there is a monthly charge for this particular gps dog finder.  Right now they are charging $15 dollars a month for the service.

Let’s take a look at some of the features.  One really cool feature that I find myself using all the time is the ability to have safety zone. The Zoombak Advanced gps dog collar allows up to 10 safety zones. So if you take your dog to the same places on a consistent basis then you don’t have to be bothered by an alarm each and every time. I personally have a safety zone set for the park that I run in and doggy daycare. Another feature is that safety zones are customizable by time so the park maybe safe during the day but will sound an alarm at night.

One of my drawbacks of this device is that it requires you to be rather tech savvy. I know a lot of my friends don’t even know how to text message. This gps dog collar relies a lot on text messaging. For instance, you are notified via text when your dog enters or exits a safety zone. If you have an active dog than this can get pretty annoying. Another thing to keep in mind is that The Zoombac advanced gps collar uses Tmobile for wireless service. It’s not a secret that T-mobile is not known for it’s terrific cell coverage.  I also am not impressed with the battery like of the advanced gps dog locator.  The lack of battery power is offset some what by it’s ability to warn you via text when the gps collar is low on battery.

GPS dog collars have become very popular so I have decided to write another in-depth article on these high tech dog collars. I have done some good research on the latest gps collars and will reveal my findings to you in this article. I personally have only experience with one brand but have been very happy with it so far. I am thinking of upgrading to one of the more advanced units here soon. There seems to be a lot of people out there looking for quality content about dog gps collars. From the other sites I’ve seen out there, quantity and quality are defiantly lacking.

If you have read other articles on my site you should know the basics by now.  If you read these articles and are still left with questions then hopefully this post will answer those questions. If you’re still reading than it’s likely that you have lost your dog before and really want a working solution to keeping knowing where your dog is at all times. Well, you are in luck because there are now five manufactures of dog gps collars. Like I said if you have read the other articles here then you now that the basic idea of pet tracking collars is that the dog wears a transmitter and when your pet leaves the area that you have set out to be safe then an alarm is triggered.

A Dog gps collar can be basically broken down into two different categories. These categories are made up by the way you are notified if your beloved pet leaves the safe area. One category is made up of the cheaper models with a lower upfront cost but you must remember that you will be tied to a monthly service charge. The second group is the more expensive gps collars. These advanced gps dog collars cost more at the beginning but then do not have a monthly fee. The cool thing about these gps tracking systems is that there is a hand held device that shows real time moving status of your dog.

The cheap gps dog collars do not give you such feedback. Instead the company alerts you. This is often in the form a text message on your cell phone or phone call. You must talk with the company to help track down your dog and this is where the montly fee comes into play. These affordable gps dog collar options do give you the ability to log into a website to track your dog in real time. Another feature that I think is really cool is that you can set an option to be contacted when the battery is low on your dogs gps dog training collar.

I’ve run out of time for now but I still plan on finishing the dog gps collar reviews from the other major players. Please stay tuned for more on dog gps.

Not all GPS dog collars will track with the same accuracy so make sure and check how closely the Dog GPS tracking system can pinpoint your dog’s position. After all, if your spending good money on something like this then you want to make sure the GPS dog collar is as accurate as possible.

You do not want to spend a bunch of money and have the GPS dog collar uncomfortably heavy for your dog. Look into how much the device weighs to help make your decision. Technology is enabling these high tech collars to be smaller and smaller.

Pay attention to the size of the dog GPS tracking system to make sure it will be able to fit your dog properly. The last thing you want is your dog shaking loose that expensive collar you just bought them. They come in all sizes so find a dog GPS collar to fit your dog should not be an issue.

It’s smart to look into the type and quality of cell service in your area. The last thing you want to do is buy a GPS dog collar and then not be able to be able to track your dog because you are not in an area that the collar can sync with the satellites.

If your dog loves water then you should make sure the dog GPS tracking system is water proof. They do make GPS dog collars that are waterproof but you do have to pay more for this feature. Also be aware that there are water resistant collars as well.

When you are paying this much for a pet tracking system make sure you get one that comes with a good guarantee.

One of the newest features added to these GPS dog collars is the ability to call the collar from your cell phone or to be able to track it via the Internet. This can add cost to the dog tracking collar but it is also an extremly helpful feature.

It’s all in a brand name: It is best to go with a reputal brand when looking to purchase a Dog GPS tracking system. I suggest going with one that is known for making other GPS units, like the ones used in cars and hiking. Also, If you are buying it at your local pet store, make sure to ask an employee if they have had good luck with that particular brand.

Keep in mind how long the battery lasts and how often you have to recharge the batteries. Right now common dog GPS collar batteries are lasting about a month on average.

Let’s get technical for a minute. A GPS dog collar contains two items, a GPS modem, and a receiver. The crazy part is that this gadget allows the owner of the poor lost dog to track its location from the convenience of their cell phone.

There are limitations to this technology. The biggest one is that you have to live in an area covered by the Global Positioning System (GPS). Just like cell phones, the GPS dog collar must be able to be in contact with at least 4 satellites. Did I mention that they are accurate. These GPS dog collars can come within 15 meters of your lost doggy.

Let’s say you come home from work and the kids come running to you screaming that your dog has got out of his dog kennel and is lost. Instead of instantly panicking, imagine this scenario. You calm the kids, pull out your cell phone, and dial the GPS dog collar service. Almost instantly you’re a sent a text message with the exact location of your dog. Or perhaps you go inside the house and hop on the internet track your dog through the GPS dog collar website. It’s really that easy. These incredible devices can even track activity of the dog at the time. You’ll know if they are laying down somewhere or if they are on the run.

Some of the high end models of the GPS collars are also used to get your dog to return home. The super smart collar contains a device that is configured to allow the dog to only travel a certain distance away from your home and once the dog crosses exceed the preset limit then the GPS dog collar emits a disturbing ultrasonic sound. This sound makes the dog want to turn around and head back to the homestead.

One of these ways is to use radio frequencies to track down your dog. These systems have two different components. The pet tracking device is fastened to the dog which emits radio frequency signals. The second part of the pet tracking device is the directional antenna or receiver. This is the device that receives the signal being emitted from the dog. The sound becomes louder as the owner’s antenna is directed towards the dog.

If this technology seems familiar, then it is. Scientist have been using this technology for quite some time to for research. Think of the video footage of the discovery channel when they are “tagging” dolphins. It’s the same thing, just for your beloved pet.

The biggest downfall of compared to the GPS pet tracking system is their cost. Each system is independent and therefore can be used anywhere on the planet. It is important to keep in mind that this is a very much a new technology for pet owners. Mostly this technology is being used by wildlife research.

Don’t worry, GPS pet tracking is very effective and costs the owner much less than their pet tracking device counterpart. These GPS dog collars are very small in size and have got so small that there are actually applications for cats now. Keep in mind that you will have to change the batteries to these GPS pet tracking devices about once every couple months.

You are probably asking, what the heck are Microchip dog GPS units? For a small cost, veterinarians can place a microchips in your dog. Don’t worry, your dog will not feel any pain. Microchips don’t require any battery or power supply and most manufacturers guarantee it for the life of your pet. Microchip dog gps units operate through radio frequency identification. Each chip has the owner’s information coded into it along with the dogs name. Different companies offer different information levels, so make sure you talk over all your options with your vet doctor.

It is important to note that Microchip dog GPS units are not able to be removed. Don’t worry , you will not be able to see the Microchip dog GPS from looking at the dog because the chips are very small in size. The Microchip dog GPS units have a life span of up to 25 years so there is no need to worry if it will last long enough.

Keep in mind that the support services for Microchip dog GPS depends on the service available. This can change state to state. The bad news about microchips is that the dog had to be found and then scanned to do any good.

Another thing to keep in mind that Identification tags are still a necessity and your pets backup line of defense in case your dog gets lost.

Last week my daughter had come home from summer school and could not find Duke, our lovable golden retriever. We scoured the neighborhood till past dark calling for Duke. We could not find him and started thinking he had been stolen. If you have ever been in this scenario you know that it’s awful. At one point we had 5 of the neighbors all searching for Duke. People suggested calling the shelters, putting out flyer’s, and offering a reward. It was not until we were completely panicked that a neighbor brought Duke to us. Going through all this stress made me want never go through this again. I jumped on the internet…and sure enough…I found my solution, a GPS dog collar.

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