How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

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On The Move - Keep Tabs on all the "kids" - Trax GPS

With every day that passes my little sister becomes more and more mobile.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

While she may technically be moving she’s not exactly great at the whole “mobile” thing yet….especially the backing up part! Which means mom has to keep her eyes glued to Baby P pretty much all the time.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Now I’m a good dog 90% of the time (hey, we can’t all be perfect), and that other 10%….well, I sort of like to push the boundaries a little bit. What can I say, I am a stubborn DACHSHUND!

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Mainly though, I just like to run (well and hunt, and dig, and roll in stinky stuff….but that’s a story for another day). So when mom has eyes on Baby P, she can’t keep tabs on me too – especially when I’m enjoying my time out on the farm.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Lucky for my mom she has had a secret weapon for many years now, the Trax GPS Tracker for Pets. While you might remember me mentioning Trax before, this time I got to take the newer Trax Play for a spin. Being the World’s smallest and lightest live GPS tracker on the market, it’s perfectly sized for a little dog like me!

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Mom breathes a little easier when I’m wearing my Trax Play because she can worry more about making sure my sister doesn’t drive off a cliff, and less about where I’m wandering. Moms…..they are always worrying about their “kids”!

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

While I’ve tried many GPS trackers over the years, one of the main reasons my family keeps coming back to Trax as their favorite is because of the ability to add multiple custom geo-fences.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Geo-fences are basically “safe areas” that your pet can be, but should I wander too far and leave the geo-fence then mom gets a text alert on her phone to let her know I left the vicinity. Most of the other Pet GPS Trackers out there only allow you to create circular radiuses and only one per unit, but with Trax you can really be custom about your pet’s safe area.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Another cool feature is the augmented reality, where you can use your phone’s camera to locate your pet. When you point the camera in your dogs direction, an icon, with a distance indicator, will guide you to their location. Pretty cool, even if it does give away all of my secret ground hog hole locations!

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

Battery life in the new Trax Play is new and improved too, lasting up to 3 days on one charge! The only thing that would make Trax even better in mom’s eyes is if they added a sound locater (then I wouldn’t have to wear my annoying bells on the farm!).

You can learn more about all the features of the Trax Play on their website.

How the Trax GPS Tracker Can Make Life Easier

You can shop Trax Play which is available with a data plan for as low as $4.00/month – which is much lower than many comparable products on the market. Another reason why we love them!

And what’s even better is you can use code ammo10 for 10% off your purchase! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

*Please note a data plan is necessary in order to use the Trax Play device.

Friday Fetch: Pet Trackers for Dogs

I spend a lot of my time on my family’s 20 acre horse farm and while I love roaming the open land, I admit, I do like to push the natural boundaries a bit. Our farm is not fenced for dogs (me and Trooper) and for the most part I usually don’t wander too far from the barn, well that is unless I get on the trail of a pesky groundhog.

Now while I am microchipped, and I wear identification tags (including my BlanketID tag) at all times, my mom always said she wished there was a way to track my where-abouts at all times. Enter GPS Trackers for dogs! Now while I haven’t tried any of these myself, I did round up a few promising prospects that perhaps someday I’ll get to take for a whirl.

RoamEO Pet Monitor System $179

By placing the battery chargeable GPS collar from RoamEO on your dog you can use their receiver to locate and track your dog should the need arise. Once it is able to locate your dog the receiver will light up with directional bars pointing you towards your pet. It will even tell you the distance your pet is from you.

My thoughts: The collar looks a bit bulky and their website says it’s meant for medium to large sized dogs, so I wonder if it would even work on smaller dogs. I do like that it only costs a one-time fee, and there is no annual subscription fee to use the tracker. It also wasn’t entirely clear on the website how far the gps can track your dog, it may be only 0.5 miles.

You can purchase the RoamEO HERE.

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs - RoamEO // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs - RoamEO // Ammo the Dachshund

Garmin Astro $599

The Garmin Astro is a GPS-enabled tracking system for sporting dogs. Able to track your dog up to 9 miles, this unique system pinpoints your dog’s position and shows you exactly where he is. One GPS tracker can track up to 10 dogs and as often as every 5 seconds, your dog’s collar transmits his position to your handheld. You can see his current location and a trail of where he’s been on the map page of your handheld. Switch over to the Dog Tracker page to view a compass pointing to your dog’s location as well as his current status (stopped, walking, running). This system works with AA batteries.

My thoughts: While this model seems to be great at tracking dogs, it is more designed for hunting dogs when they are in the field – then locating a lost dog. I like that it has a map view which may make finding a dog a bit more convenient. It also only costs a one-time fee and does not require a monthly subscription plan.

You can purchase the Garmin Astro HERE.

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs - Garmin Astro // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs - Garmin Astro // Ammo the Dachshund

 

Tagg Pet Tracker $100 (plus $7.95/month service)

Tagg is a pet tracking device that uses GPS and wireless technology to track your pet’s location. Using your computer or a mobile device Tagg will track your pet 24 hours a day. You can set up boundaries on their map, and whenever your dog strays from the zone the Tagg system will alert you via email or text message. You can also use Tagg to track your pet’s daily and long-term activity levels to stay on top of their health and exercise. The Tagg can easily be attached to any collar your dog owns and is fully rechargeable lasting up to 30 days. The Tagg system is not based on a range or distance from your home or docking station, and it will locate and track your pet anywhere in the United States where there is Verizon Wireless network coverage. The first 3 months of service is included with the Tagg Tracker and after that the service is $7.95/month. Additional costs apply to adding another dog to your subscription. This device is recommended for pets 10lbs or over (and can be used on cats too).

My thoughts: I really like that Tagg can locate your pet anywhere in the United States regardless of how far it is from the docking station or your home. It is also nice to be able to attach the tracker to any collar (so we can still be stylish). It’s unfortunate that there is a monthly subscription fee in addition to purchasing the pet tracker, but perhaps it’s well worth it to make sure your best friend never goes missing. I wonder how the map boundaries would work for a dog that spends time in multiple locations (like me who spends time on the family farm and at home in my own backyard) – it was unclear if you can add multiple locations to be notified if your dog leaves the area.

You can purchase the Tagg Pet Tracker HERE.

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  Tagg Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  Tagg Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

Pocket Finder $150 (plus $12.95/month service)

The PocketFinder GPS Pet Tracker turn virtually any sized collar or harness into a GPS dog collar. Simply attach the device to your dog’s collar and track them from the website or with the free apps for your smartphone. Similar to the Tagg Tracker, you can set unlimited “Geo-Fence” zones and receive alerts via email or text when your dog goes outside the zone. This rechargeable device allows you to instantly see the GPS location of your dog anytime, anywhere, with the greatest accuracy, to within a few feet of its physical location. You can even access up to 60 days of tracking history to ensure a dog walker does their job or your pet is active.

My thoughts: The website says it’s designed for dogs 20lbs or over, and the tracker device is about the size of an oreo – so it seems a bit bigger than it’s counterpart the tagg tracker. I do like how you can set up multiple zones to track your dog in, should they leave the area – and I’m not sure that the tagg can do this. The monthly service fee is a bit steeper than the comparable tagg.

You can purchase the PocketFinder HERE.

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  PocketFinder Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  PocketFinder Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

SpotLite 2.0 $120 (plus $12.99/month service)

SpotLite is able to locate your dog from anywhere at anytime using your cell phone, smart phone and/or computer. SpotLite comes with a unique “Rescue” button. If someone finds your lost dog, all he or she has to do is press the “Rescue” button and an emergency message with your dog’s location will be sent to you. Just like the Tagg and PocketFinder you can set up “SafeSpots” so when your dog strays outside the area you will receive a text or email message letting you know the current location of your dog. SpotLite also comes with the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) support, which is available 24/7 to help you get your dog – or locate the home of a found dog enrolled in the program. Their tracking device attaches to your dog’s existing collar and is fully rechargeable.

My thoughts: Their website says the device can be used on any size dog, but they recommend 10lbs or over. I really like that this device works with the AKC CAR program, boasting to be the only GPS pet tracker on the market that offers this, which provides your pet with a unique id number and is available by phone 24/7, even giving you turn by turn directions should your pet go missing. The rescue button on the actual GPS unit is also a great bonus feature. I also like that you can set up multiple safespots (10 total) and activate up to 5 at a time. The monthly service fee is a bit higher, but it comes with a lot of extras that the other devices don’t have.

You can purchase SpotLite HERE.

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  SpotLite 2.0 Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  SpotLite 2.0 Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: GPS Trackers for Dogs -  SpotLite 2.0 Pet Tracker // Ammo the Dachshund

I hope you enjoyed my round-up of GPS Pet Trackers. Perhaps I’ll get a chance to really test some of these out someday soon, but for now I’m just gathering up some research and deciding which one might be the best tracker for me and my lifestyle.

Any other pets out there test out some pet trackers? Which one’s were your favorite? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Can I see some ID?

As dogs we wear our names, phone numbers, and addresses around our necks for the world to see. And while this may not bode well for any dogs out there wishing to blend in as members of the secret service and whatnot – I consider my own id tags a badge of honor.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Wearing an ID tag around my neck means that there is someone that loves me and cares whether I return home safely or not – not that I make it a point to go galavanting around the neighborhood in hot pursuit of bunnies or anything. Nah, I’ve certainly never done that before. *wink*

So since wearing my name and number around my neck on a daily basis is a necessity – who says they can’t be stylish at the same time? Recently I picked up a few new ID tags to add to my collection, because you never know which one will go better with your outfit on any given day.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

This silver fox I picked up from the ID Store and it dawns the logo of my recent certification of Canine Good Citizen. Ideal for those days when I’m feeling extra citizenly.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Next up is a tag that seems to have been made especially for me (in fact it was) from Cropscotch. You may remember I shared them a few weeks ago during my Friday Fetch Blog Feature. This unique wooden tag reminds me of how super I really am – and it goes great with my bulging muscles, don’t you think?

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

And my final accessory for the day is an adorable horseshoe tag (from the mascot collection) sent to me from my pals at Blanket Id. This tag is extra special because it contains a website link on the back that tells you everything you need to know about me should I get lost and makes it extra easy to find my human.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Lately I’ve taken to wearing two tags at once – mostly pairing my Blanket Id with one of the others – because really, one can never have too many accessories. You also might notice that each of my id tags has their own Rubit Clip, which is a secure clip that easily lets you move id tags from collar to collar – because one can also never have too many collars! But we’ll have to save my collar collection for another post.

Along with wearing proper id I am also microchipped. And while I’m still not certain if said microchip isn’t just there to transmit secret data to the government for some big conspiracy – Mom assures me she had it implanted for my safety only. The verdict is still out on that one. Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

 

 

Make sure you stop by my shop today and check out my brand-new birthday greeting card, “Super Stud“. I’m sure you have a lucky lady in your life that would love to get one of these beauties in the mail.

Ammo the Dachshund // Super Stud Birthday Greeting Card // Etsy