Our picks of dog trackers
Five trackers: two Tractives for smaller and larger dogs, a Pawfit that plays your recall, a Fi smart collar with the tracker built in, and a Bluetooth tag.
Our picks of dog GPS trackers
Live GPS or a Bluetooth tag, what the subscription covers, and which dog tracker suits a dog that roams, a big dog or an owner who wants health data.
Popular comparisons
GPS tracker or Bluetooth tag
A dog GPS tracker shows live location through its own SIM, while a Bluetooth tag runs with no subscription. See which one suits your dog.
Clip-on or smart collar
Clip a dog tracker onto the collar your dog already wears, or choose a GPS dog collar with the tracking built in. Here is which suits you.
Useful tools
A tracker sits alongside the microchip and the collar tag with your name and address. Keep both up to date and the tracker adds a live location on top.
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Clip-on or smart collar
Clip a dog tracker onto the collar your dog already wears, or choose a GPS dog collar with the tracking built in. Here is which suits you.
Comparison
GPS tracker or Bluetooth tag
A dog GPS tracker shows live location through its own SIM, while a Bluetooth tag runs with no subscription. See which one suits your dog.
Round-up
Our picks of dog trackers
Our picks of dog GPS trackers, from live tracking with health data to a Bluetooth tag that runs with no subscription. See which suits your dog.
Guide
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How to choose a dog tracker
GPS or Bluetooth?
A GPS tracker shows where your dog is right now, anywhere with mobile signal. A Bluetooth tag updates when a phone passes nearby, which suits a dog who stays local.
GPS tracker or a tagThe subscription
Every GPS tracker comes with a monthly plan for its SIM and data, which is what keeps the live location flowing. Factor it in when you choose.
See our picksBattery life
Battery life runs from about a week to several months between charges. Pick the range that matches how often you remember to charge things, and top it up before a big day out.
See our picksStill chip and tag
A tracker works alongside the microchip and the collar tag with your name and address that UK law requires, adding a live location to both.
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