Tractive
GPS Dog Tracker, 2025 edition
A GPS dog tracker that clips to the collar and shows live location with escape alerts.
Tractive
A GPS dog tracker built for dogs over 20 kg, with up to six weeks of battery. Best for tracking, ID and visibility and extra peace of mind on walks.
Why we picked it
The XL is the Tractive made for big dogs, and its larger body runs up to six weeks between charges. That suits a dog out all day and a household that charges things when it remembers. It does the rest as well: live GPS on your phone, escape alerts from a virtual fence, and health tracking covering sleep, activity, barking and scratching. It is waterproof and sized for dogs over 20 kilograms.
Where to buy
Sold on Amazon. Live UK retailer price comparison will appear here once retailer pricing is available.
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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.
A GPS dog tracker built for dogs over 20 kg, with up to six weeks of battery.
GPS tracking, smart ID and being seen on darker walks.
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.
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.
Look for weatherproof, rechargeable devices with a secure collar fixing.
Keep it charged, wipe clean and check the attachment regularly.
This is a premium wearable. A premium pick, and the features earn it.
Check the device weight, because small dogs need a lightweight tag or tracker that won't weigh down the collar.
Most trackers and smart tags are rechargeable. Check the battery life against how you'll use it.
Look for a weatherproof rating if your dog walks in all conditions, and check the collar fixing is secure.