Best Dog Trackers in the UK

The Pawfit GPS Tracker & Activity Monitor is not easy to criticise. The product is not necessarily cheap (though not especially expensive too) and the updates take some time to download but how concerning are these flaws?

On the upside, the device updates the pet's location every five seconds within 10-minute timeframes. Using the Live Tracking mode, you'll be receiving the most frequent and accurate updates regarding pets' location. Next, the device offers Assisted Positioning, adding light and sound notifications within the last few metres so that you can find the lost pet during nighttime.

Besides that, this tracking and monitoring solution lets you establish safe zones and receive signals when the pets leave these zones. You can also receive alerts when the temperature surrounding the pet changes abnormally, when the device has been removed from the collar, and when the dog crosses the safety zone(s) you have customised.

We can talk about the embedded SIM and the low-battery alarm. We can also talk about the model's waterproof and dustproof housing that's constructed both anti-bite and anti-drop. We can mention the activity tracking that counts and records the steps, overall distance, calories burned, active hours, and rest hours. But, even without these features, the Pawfit GPS Tracker & Activity Monitor is among those products that sell themselves.

The PitPat Dog Activity and Fitness Monitor is made for dogs as much as it is made for you. Its construction is fully waterproof, so the dog can go swimming and diving wearing this tracker (even in the sea) and the unit will just shake the water off. Its tough shell won't mind an occasional bite, which means that you won't have to train your dog to make sure the device remains intact.

Because the device weighs only 18 grammes and measures 3.4 x 3.2 x 1.5 centimetres, even the smallest breeds and puppies will find this tracker comfortable enough, fitting most dog collars and harnesses. The velcro strap that attaches the device is wide and soft, so no pulling and no capturing fur.

Where the owners are concerned, the strap offers secure fitment, ensuring that PitPat does not get easily lost. You will not be forced to pay subscription fees. The app will allow you to create multiple profiles, offering personalised exercise recommendations. Using this app, you'll be able to manage your pet's exercise and rest hours, calories and distance. It will let you set weight goals and send you stars and badges when the dog reaches these goals.

Considering that the included battery lasts at least a year and that you can easily replace it afterwards, the PitPat Dog Activity and Fitness Monitor makes a convincing enough case that this is the device you can recommend to most dog owners.

An active dog is a healthy dog and, with this location-tracking device and its unlimited range, you can make sure the pooch remains active without making you worry about its safety. Sure, you'll have to choose the subscription plan and pay at least 3.33 quid every month but this is not the price that most people will mind paying to prevent their best friend from getting lost.

First, the device lets you form virtual fences, establishing designated safe zones and sending you notifications when the pet enters and leaves these areas. When you go with the Live Tracking mode, the tracker will be sending you the dog's location every 2-3 seconds. To add more, the app will also be recording location history, showing you the places where the pooch has been before.

Not unlike its competition, the model's adopting activity monitoring, tracking and recording steps, distance, and so on. However, unlike most trackers, the tracking range on this device features no distance limitation, meaning that you can literally track the pet's movement from across the world. Sure, measuring 5.1 x 4.1 x 1.5 centimetres, the device will not fit small puppies.

But, besides that, from the affordable price to the unlimited range, live tracking, and location history, the Tractive GPS Dog Tracker will enable walking your dog with confidence knowing that the pooch will not get lost no matter what.

The Girafus Cat Dog Pet Tracker will not fit giraffes, infuriating, right? Aside from that though, the product is solid. Using the 2.4GHz RF tech (frequency range: 2.40 – 2.48MHz), the device offers directional tracking, guiding you in the right direction. In addition to that, you can customise LED signals and audible alarms, giving you the transmitter's approximate location.

Now, the tracking radius is limited to 500 metres, which is quite unfortunate since you'll need to be acting fast before the pet leaves the scannable area. On the bright side, the single unit lets you track 4 pets at the same time. Plus, tags weigh less than 5 grammes, accommodating small cats too.

Also, the battery on the base unit will last ~120 days before giving out, whilst the tags will last somewhere around 30 days, which is quite impressive too. Adding compliment to "injury", the device features a Smart sleep mode that will double the battery life. To top it all off, you'll receive the splash-resistant case that will enable safe and convenient transportation.

Bottom line, the Girafus Cat Dog Pet Tracker keeps things simple, which is not something we will protest when it comes to dog trackers. On the contrary, including the easy installation, the device appears much more attractive than most high-end trackers.

The Weenect WE008 is being advertised as the world's smallest tracking device for dogs. That being said, measuring 2.3 x 1 x 5.8 centimetres, it is certainly small, sure, but not the smallest tracker. Plus, the battery on this device only lasts between 2 and 4 days, which is not great, even though the battery takes only 2 hours to recharge, which's pretty good.

The upside is that you can program this tracking device to ring and vibrate, telling the pooch that it is time to go back. You're offered real-time location tracking and an unlimited range, so even when the pet strays far from you, the app lets you find the missing tail-wagging rascal within seconds.

Not only that, the company's app will even allow you to choose between Map, Compass, and Radar modes, meaning that you can select the localisation mode that appeals to you and that you find the easiest to follow. Last but not least, you can define multiple geofences and customise notifications so that the phone alerts you the second the dog leaves the designated area.

To summarise, using the Weenect WE008, you can not only track the pooch, making sure that it is running around safe and sound but also train it to enable hassle-free walking.