24/05/2026
As incidents of dogs going missing, escaping or bolting from owners in areas unknown to them appear to be increasing, having a GPS tracker might be a helpful piece of equipment.
Key benefits of using a GPS tracker for your dog.
* Real-Time Location Tracking: Monitor your dog's exact location directly from your smartphone, ensuring you know exactly where they are.
* Faster Lost Dog Recovery: Unlike a microchip, which must be scanned by a vet or a council warden, a GPS tracker allows you to immediately pinpoint a lost dog. This drastically reduces search times and stress in unfamiliar areas.
* Virtual Boundaries & Alerts: Many trackers allow you to set up geo-fenced safe zones (such as around your garden or a secure field). You will instantly receive an alert on your phone if your dog steps outside these boundaries.
While microchipping is a legal requirement, GPS trackers complement microchips perfectly by actively tracking where your dog is at all times.
Another reason why having an identification tag on a collar is also helpful (and a legal requirement).
Dog GPS trackers vary in cost and some have either a monthly or annual subscription to cover the mobile data required to track your pet. However, zero-subscription options exist. It is important to do your research to best purchase which type suits you.
Pictured here are Skye and Olive who both have theirs visible. These dogs belong to extremely experienced people who often have involvement in searching for missing dogs in all sorts of areas and terrain. They see first hand, the stress caused to owners when dogs go missing.
