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Tractive GPS Dog Tracker, 2025 edition

Tractive

GPS Dog Tracker, 2025 edition

£££WearablesGPS tracker

A GPS dog tracker that clips to the collar and shows live location with escape alerts. Best for tracking, ID and visibility and extra peace of mind on walks.

Why we picked it

This tracker clips to the collar your dog already wears and shows live position on your phone anywhere with mobile coverage. Draw a virtual fence round the garden and it alerts you the moment your dog crosses it. Tractive also list resting heart and breathing rate, sleep, activity, barking and scratching, with a weekly health report. It is waterproof, weighs 39 grams and runs up to 14 days between charges.

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Where to buy

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Is the GPS Dog Tracker, 2025 edition right for your dog?

Best for

  • Tracking, ID and visibility
  • Extra peace of mind on walks
  • Owners of adventurous or roaming dogs

Who this suits at a glance

Dog size
Check the device weight against your dog's size. Small dogs need a light tag or tracker.
Age fit
Any life stage, especially reassuring for adventurous or recall-in-progress dogs.
Use case
GPS tracking, smart ID and being seen on darker walks.
Personality
Roamers, escape artists and off-lead adventurers benefit most from a tracker or smart tag.
Breed fit
Sized by device weight, not breed.
Value verdict
This is a premium wearable. A premium pick, and the features earn it.

Breed suitability

Wearables are chosen around behaviour and dog size rather than breed. Adventurous, roaming or off-lead dogs benefit most from a tracker. Small dogs need a lightweight tag or device that won't weigh down the collar.

The details

Overview

A GPS dog tracker that clips to the collar and shows live location with escape alerts.

GPS tracking, smart ID and being seen on darker walks.

Sizing & fit

Check the device weight suits your dog's size and that it attaches securely to the collar or harness.

Dog size: Check the device weight against your dog's size. Small dogs need a light tag or tracker.

Life stage: Any life stage, especially reassuring for adventurous or recall-in-progress dogs.

Specifications
Tracking
Live GPS, in 175 plus countries with mobile coverage
Alerts
Escape alerts from virtual fences
Health
Resting heart and breathing rate, sleep, activity, barking, scratching
Battery
Up to 14 days
Waterproof
IP68
Weight
39 g
Size
71 x 29 x 17 mm
Subscription
Required, covers the SIM and data

Taken from what the maker states. Measure your dog stretched out, nose to tail, and add room to turn round before you pick a size.

Care & materials

Look for weatherproof, rechargeable devices with a secure collar fixing.

Keep it charged, wipe clean and check the attachment regularly.

Price & availability
Price band
£££
Sold at
Amazon
Category
Wearables

This is a premium wearable. A premium pick, and the features earn it.

Common questions

Is it suitable for small dogs?

Check the device weight, because small dogs need a lightweight tag or tracker that won't weigh down the collar.

Does it need charging?

Most trackers and smart tags are rechargeable. Check the battery life against how you'll use it.

Is it weatherproof?

Look for a weatherproof rating if your dog walks in all conditions, and check the collar fixing is secure.

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