Top Rated Best Budget Gps Tracker Small Dogs

Definitely worth the money! Looked into hiring a private investigator but tried this at a fraction of the cost after reading the reviews. After charging and playing with it for a day before planting device to get in tune with it's operation and all functions with the aid of customer service via chat and then installed. I had an answer within hours of it's use. Also be prepared for what you'll see and or learn! I used the 5-second updates for smoother map markings. Although tracking device does give an address on the map I found it easier to use the satellite image function on the map to look for property layouts and then google maps to match the layouts with the actual house numbers to get things exact. I would say car being tracked was within 10-ft of it location indicated on map at any given time. Also worth knowing tall buildings with narrow streets make it tough for the satellites to pinpoint exactly but should have you within 100-ft tops. Had same issue using a Garmin gps in San Francisco two years ago on a motorcycle so I was in tune with it beforehand and really didn't find it troublesome seeing two different brand name devices struggle with the same issue.

If you want to catch someone for whatever reason...this is the THING!! We watched everytime the vehicle was in motion to every s in angle address and how long they were at that address and did it from our phone. Provided addresses on screen in real.time. Battery lasted 12 days and the info refreshed every one minute.
If its important and in this case it was crucial....then spend the money.

While accuracy could be better i suppose (shows next house to mine while in the car in the garage, might be interference as well) it definitively does the job. For more accurate location and real time update I would use something better. For low key surveillance its just fine, updates location every 60 s. Magnets are powerful, and box is great, waterproof. Stayed about 3 weeks under the car, was washed twice nothing bad to report.
Happy with the purchase

Bought this because I suspected my boyfriend who lived with me of being unfaithful. The day it got delivered I caught him doing the dirty with his "ex-employee" in his car.
I guess it's true - once you get to the point of wanting to find proof, you will find what you're looking for.
Funny thing... I didn't even get a chance to use the tracker yet - it was still on the charger.

This product is perfect.... The magnet is strong doesn't need a case... I was looking to get information on where was my husband disappearing to and it tracked the vehicle to the pinpoint.... I now a peace of mind and evidence of his infidelity. Thanks for your help

Updated: October 2018
Many reviewers say do not buy this if you don't want to know the truth about a cheater. I second that statement. This device will lead you straight there, so be sure you are ready to stop denying and are prepared to see the cold hard facts.
I started with the 30 second plan to save money but it was too slow for me. I moved to the 10 second plan and it worked well for me.
Everyone I spoke to at the company is amazing. The tech support is incredible. Based in the US. Very responsive and helpful. I only used it for 2 months, called and cancelled the subscription. Simple.
Although you can use it on the exterior (under the vehicle) I preferred putting inside the truck and found it to be just as accurate as exterior placement.
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Let me begin with this: I am NOT a techie type person. I avoid tech whenever possible. Having said that certain situations in my life require me to step up to the plate.
I read at least a hundred reviews of this GPS unit as well as multiple others in the same price range.
This product is as advertised.
First: It was a breeze to sign up and open an account, on my phone. Literally took under 5 minutes. You do have to pick a subscription plan. There is a monthly fee. But if you are serious about tracking someone or something it's a small price to pay.
Second: syncing it and getting it up and running was a breeze. Took all of 10 minutes. Max. It did require charging to fully charge but was partially charged out of the box.
Third: This baby is completely accurate. I took it with me today to run errands and it pinpointed my location clearly. At every stop.
I have not had time to check out the computer aspect of it-I know it has more features when using a computer.
It's well constructed. The directions were simple and easy to follow.
I love that it has a magnet incorporated in it so you don't have to buy a separate case.
Battery life seems good.
It checks all the boxes.

Purchased because I have a runner of a fur baby. It has helped already when she got out and decided to run around the neighborhood before I could even get shoes on. Definitely worth the money. Never thought I would be the person to get one but we just had a dog pass away after Christmas and my kids can’t handle if we lost another dog.

This sleek black GPS looks like very good quality and fits nicely on our dogs collar. We wanted to be able to track her in case she escaped from the yard so we signed up to activate the service. The map is very clear and we always know exactly where she is, even in the yard. As a bonus, we also track her walks as we take her through the neighborhood, which is also a lot of fun.

Bought this for fleet vehicle, was worried when the description was saying to make sure it wasn't under metal, etc. But it never lost signal and tracked in real time just as described and we had it mounted under a back seat in a vehicle with no sunroof. Battery generally lasted about a week.

After I lost my dog for 5 days and nights I began my search for a GPS tracker in case this was ever to happen again. I purchased a Garmin device that was probably good, but not for my needs. I wanted something more for running with my dog on trails and it was just way too bulky for everyday use. Then I purchased a Fi collar. Let me just say that it was a joke. Not only did the collar fall off my dog on a run, but the tracking was useless. I couldn’t even use the service to locate the collar even though I had good coverage on my phone. The app was terrible on so many levels as well. Then I purchased a Tractive collar and I have to admit that I was skeptical especially for the price, but it works great. I can’t believe how good of a product it is and I would have happily spent more money. I’ve been using it for a few week now and the GPS has been super reliable and the app is great too. It actually works for you instead of forcing you to use it how the company wants you to use it like the Fi. It shows where you are in proximity to the collar unlike the previously mentioned collar and it has an on/off switch as well. The app has what you need and not a bunch of unnecessary information that I feel is pointless if you just want to be able to find your dog. So if you are looking for a collar that is priced right and works great get a Tractive collar.

We've got a 13 year old Black Lab with a wander lust. He used to spend his time pressing his head against the slats on the back yard fence, looking for a slat he could press off and escape. So we installed a brand new fence - problem solved! Well, not really. I am remodeling the house and have to make many trips out one of our 3 gates, and eventually, I forget to close one of them and our wanderer is off on another adventure.

So we decided to try the Tractive LTE. Initially we were a little disappointed with the battery life, which for us was about 2 days (remember: you need there to be excess charge remaining during an "escape" so you have plenty of time to find and retrieve your pet). But recently Tractive has alleviated this with their "Power Saving Mode", which monitors periodically to see if it can still see your household WIFI network, instead of having to use the GPS, which uses much more power. So now we can get 4-7 days between charging sessions. Much better.

The GPS function works adequately for this purpose. I think it would likely locate your pet within a house or two of your pet's true location. We have taken the Tractive device with us on trips to the pet store and to the vet's and the GPS located itself accurately enough to show it at both locations, both about 3 miles away in opposite directions.

When you need to locate your lost pet, you can activate the "Live" tracking which uses the mobile phone system's triangulation but also uses the most power of all. This seems to be the most accurate, and it
provides updates pretty close to in real time. This has generally worked well for us but with both GPS and the "Live" tracking, you have to allow for the fact the the tracking device is only a couple feet off the ground with very little antenna. It is good but not perfect.

Over all we are quite satisfied, knowing that we'll likely find Fido much more quickly and conveniently the next time he goes off on one of his "adventures".

We would definitely buy this again.

Dave

When you want to secure your keys, the key fob accessory is a requirement for the AirTag unlike other competitors that may have a corner hole drilled in it already, so here we are, yes doubling the cost of the AirTag but doing so in great style and execution.

I had no problems with the key ring-- it's well made-- possibly a bit thinner than expected-- the most unique part of it is the flat very shiny metal ring included. The AirTag actually slides in from the top of the unit and closes with a snap, it doesn't just push in from the front or back as you may assume from the appearance of the key ring itself.

No concerns, would buy again, fully approved. //

Does the job of holding the air tag nice and snug!

This is the exact same model and price Apple is selling but it's actually in stock. Yes it sucks that the AirTag is not included, but the AirTag is $29 by itself. Did all those who gave it one start REALLY think it was going to be included? This is a simple, well made, good looking product. It is expensive, but all good things from Apple are expensive. That's part of the Apple Tax. If you don't like it you don't have to use it, but don't give the product a bad review because you can't read the titles or descriptions.

I tryed three trackers and returned them all. Only tractive gave me fast tracking and a steady signal. It has worked in our subdivision and most importantly a good signal out in the foothills.

Protection of the dog in case she gets loose

I love these trackers. I've done a lot of research and did side by side comparisons. This is the only product that actually gives close to real time live tracking which updates every 2 to 3 seconds. (Whistlr isn15 seconda ans Fi is 60 seconda. It also tracks your dogs. A lot of other trackers leave the appearance is tracking your dog but it's really tracking your phone that's connected to the GPS device by bluetooth. This actually tracks your dogs. Since I let my daughters weren't off-leash in the woods everyday. It's very important that I know exactly where my dogs are. That is the point right? Battery life is very good if you have a Wi-Fi connection in your house. Unlike other devices, Tracticw does but require a home base device. Each device can connect independently to your Wi-Fi to save battery when you're at your house. Because it's tracking your dog and not you, you can get a full one year history of everywhere you've been with your dog at any moment of the day. It's really cool. I can live track multiple dogs at the same time. I have read about durability issues what's a little rubber piece, but I have not encountered that. I've had these devices for about a year and my dogs run through the woods everyday with me. They get wet and run through the brambles daily. I can also track the activity of my dogs and compare them with other dogs in my area and dogs across the world of the same breed. I itially there was some buggy pieces to the software but they have improved these of the last year and they had some software ans firmware updates that have dramatically increased battery life and performance. I can now go more than a week without recharging. If there's a complaint, it's that my particular devices are white and therefore it shows scratches and dirt really well ans stands out on a dark collar If I bought another one it would be the black one.

Let me preface this by saying I've used a LOT of different bark collars...more than the three that are in the pictures for this review. This is a very good one, especially considering the price, but I recommend you read over my cons to make sure it will work for your situation. We have two dogs and one of them barks excessively when we are out taking walks, so this collar is helpful in reminding him to relax and not cause a scene that frankly scares children...like he acts like a nut job. I don't mind the occasional barking, but he goes into fits...this collar has worked great. It beeps and vibrates to remind him to stop and if he doesn't, it gives a small shock.

PROS:
- it doesn't go off due to other loud noises, which is especially important since I live in a crowded apt complex in the city...I cant have a collar that goes off with car alarms or shouting

- the sleek design is a huge plus...many bark collars look very obviously like electrical equipment and it makes me feel like I need to apologize to strangers for torturing my dog or something

- the sequence of response is great-- in response to barking, it beeps. If barking continues, it vibrates. If barking STILL continues, it will send a shock. The level of beeping, vibrating, and shocking is all adjustable from 0-7, so you can set it to never shock if your dog is sensitive to that. My dog has thick fur and an even thicker skull (that's a joke) so while he doesn't LIKE the zaps, they don't bother him. Two of my moms dogs get very upset by shocks no matter how mild, so it's good to have a collar where that's adjustable...dogs senstive to it wont learn to not bark with zaps, they'll just get emotionally upset so this is something to take seriously.

- rechargeable and the charge lasts a while...many collars require special batteries that are quite expensive. Alternatively, I've had rechargeable collars that won't hold a charge for a day...this one has held a charge for over a week. I normally charge it daily, but I brought it with us to my moms and it never once needed to be charged the whole time.

- the response sequence (beep, vibrate, shock) can't be triggered immedietly after its already run a few times in a row. That is, it won't continuously shock a dog more than a few times. This matters because sometimes several shocks can start to make the dog panic and then now they're yelling in panic and the collar WONT STOP ZAPPING them which makes them panic MORE. Trust me, it might annoy you that it waits an interval before it can be retriggered sometimes, but this is an important mecahnism. Collars that don't have this...I just can't keep using them. They dont help train the dog more, they just make the dog think theyre being attacked...like your dog is probably smart enough to get that "ok this things punishes me for yelling, I won't do that," but once your dogs in a panicked state, that reasoning goes out the window and they will interpret the collar response as an invisible attack and freak out more. This might not be a big deal for most dogs, but mine has like PTSD or something (he was given to me because his past owners couldn't handle his issues). The regular collar response is a great reminder to not bark...honestly this might be weird but it comforts him most of the time. Its a reminder that hes safe and I'll handle it if theres a problem. Theres no need for him to yell. But once he starts getting 'nam flashbacks or whatever, now its just that this dangerous jogger also has the psychic ability to attack him at a distance and hes got to protect me at all costs. Seriously, collars that can infinitely be retriggered are a bad thing. The collar isn't busted because it won't go off after a few responses...its programmed to wait for a short interval before its capable of being triggered again and this is a GOOD thing. I'm really glad this collar does this.

- this thing is super easy to use and changing the settings is really straightforward. Honestly, other collars may have had some of the same features as this one but they were so hard to program that I just never really learned how to change any of the settings.

CONS:
- this collar is triggered by the sound of barking and will go off if another dog RIGHT NEXT to your dog barks. If the dog is a few feet away, it recognizes that this sound is coming from another dog and doesn't go off. This is how MOST collars work and this one is actually especially good at distinguishing between barking and other noises and barking thats coming from another dog so long as that dog is far enough away. There are collars that go if response to barking AND vibration from your dogs vocal cords so that they never go off when theyre not on your dog. These are rare and the one collar I had like this was super expensive and the battery replacements for it were also outrageously expensive...so it IS an option, but youre going to be dishing out more money. As far as sound-exclusive collars, this is one of the best I've encountered. It has gone off due to another dog barking, but this is actually rare...they basically have to be shoulder-to-shoulder for this to happen

- it would be nice if the collar had a loop for a leash to clip onto

- the prongs are a little longer than I'd like. Theyre not outrageous but, my dogs small (<20 lbs). There are prongs you can switch out with the original that are longer...I'd like if there were also alternative prongs shorter than the default for littler dogs, BUT still these prongs are less ridiculous and the device is far less bulky than some collars

NOTE: I replaced the strap with a strap from a different collar so that it would have the loop for a leash to clip on to. The hole for the strap to loop through on the actual device is really really tight so I dont recommend replacing the strap if you don't need to and its long and adjustable enough that you shouldnt have to...I would have just added a leash hook loop right to the original strap but I already removed the original strap so I had to squeeze a strap back through regardless once I did that. To do that, on the end of the strap, I put a piece of electrical tape and then looped that back to connect to the backside of the tape all the way back to the strap...so that the strap was now extended with this thin smooth tape "strap" that easily slipped through the strap hole on the device...then I had to tug the rest of the strap through behind it which took quite a bit of force.

Picture 1: collar alongside the original strap

Picture 2: collar alongside other bark collars...the one I'm reviewing is on the far left. Collar on the far right is the expensive one that also detects vocal cord vibrations...which while smaller still lowkey looks like a bomb strapped to my dogs neck.

Picture 3: the collar on my dog to demonstrate how the device is low profile and doesnt look like I strapped a bomb to my dogs neck

This is the second such collar I have purchased, with the first one having a hand held controller.
Pros: this unit is automatic and responds instantly when our dog begins to bark. So the feedback is immediate, which is good.
I have noticed that our dog has quickly learned when the collar is on, he barks only once or less. Even on most sensitive, we have not had any false positive situations.
Cons: it does not help with growling or other quieter noises, which the hand held unit did allow. I have moved this unit to most sensitive setting, and it picks up barking only (which is the intent)
Overall, I have been really pleased and would highly recommend.

I was really in trouble with my dog, in my building is not available have a dog but my dog is a Emotional support animal but he barks a lot and all my neighbors claim about it. Iuse the colar on him for few days and him stopped barking at everything. now he wears the colar off and I'm going to start alternating days with colar and without the colar. This was really helpful for me.

Worth the buy! I race for a university varsity team, and this is great. I log about 400 miles per week, and this keeps up perfect. I gambled a little trying to save money (and not buy a Garmin…), and this is 100% a solid purchase. Any Ant+ sensor work With it; however, I would suggest the Coospo brand sensors because they’re so easy to install and connect (and cheap too). If you’re on the fence, buy it! (P.s. I used a Xoss brand computer for about 2000 miles, and couldn’t stand it. I would take this one any day.)

As an old school rider, I still keep paper logs. All I want to know at ride's end is total mileage, ride time, average speed and max speed. This unit has done a good job of recording those stats and also records "max gradient". The battery seems to charge quickly and lasts for at least 6 hours.

Since I don't upload/download anything and won't look at a screen while pedaling, I have no idea how it performs other functions/interfaces with other sensors/devices. I carry it in a jersey pocket and so far, it has not lost a satellite signal, unlike the prior unit.

So for me and what I want to do, it's a perfect fit and worth what I paid.

Takes a bit to get it set up initially - I couldn't seem to get it to pick up the signals from my speed/distance and cadence sensors. However, once I got that set up it was good to go. The instructions for uploading a workout to Strava (or another website) are a bit confusing so it took me multiple tries to get pointed in the right direction. However, once I had that process down, the uploading/syncing is super fast and very accurate. The head unit can be mounted with the ring or handle provided. The former is great when you want to use the head unit on different bikes. The latter is a bit more stable, but can't be adjusted on the fly once you get it secured to the handle bar. (Adjusting requires stopping and using the allen wrench provided.). Either mounting process works quite well.

I purchased air tags to keep track of our dogs before a camping trip. Our big dog is new and we want to make sure he doesn’t wander off. I had been searching for similar tag holders for collars, as well as the keychain type that can hang like a dog tag. I was pretty set on wanting the kind that slips on the collar, as it seems like it would stand up to a crazy large dog a lot better.

Most of the silicone collar holders I found just looked thin and cheap. The reviews weren’t great either. Then I came across these ones and decided to give them a go after seeing they matched our existing collars perfectly. I can’t speak to durability yet, but they feel solid. I have no doubts they will hold up to the wear and tear of our large, wild pup. The tag fits in securely as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a well made holder for dog collars. Photos show the holder on our large 95 lbs dog and on our small 11 lbs dog.

Works amazing! I was a little worried there was a chance the air tag inside could fall off but the product was designed super well to hold it tight. Highly recommend.

I have to write this review because I was misled by a lot of negative reviews and waited for long time. I almost decided to buy the Fitbit verse 3, but wanted to give this band a try first.

I have owned two Samsung smartwatches, one Fitbit, and a new Apple watch 6 for wife, but I am looking for a simple, light, long battery life particularly with Alexa control function smart device. I finally made decision to try it. It took less than 5 minutes to setup EVERYTHING. The screen is beautiful, super crisp text. The Alexa function works perfectly even without the ability of speaker. I can read text message, and get phone call notification. It has a lot of basic health fitness tracker features that are very useful. I would give it 5+ stars.

Now, why I disagree with some of the negative reviews which is misleading.
** Simply the most important: set the right/realistic expectation for a $35 smart device that can do Alexa control
1. Not accurate: come on... is the xx steps difference really that important for you which will destroy your whole health tracking plan? If yes, go spend $400 to get an Apple watch. what's important is the trending: did you exercise consistently, do you have a surge or drop in the heart rate suddenly.
2. Buggy software: I set it up and forget about it. I am not really sure what buggy is about. Are you doing a stress testing for a $35 device?
3. if you are pulling out each feature and compare with a dedicated device or apple watch or Samsung watch, why don't you buy all those devices to make sure you are happy with everything?

Last comment/warning: the screen is small, the text may be too small for some users. For me, it is really trivial comparing with what I am expecting from this smart Alexa band.

Thanks.

So I genuinely enjoy this watch, especially because of the value (price vs. functionality). It reads heart rate well, calculates stress and my 'sleep score's (a fun feature that my gf and I compare each morning). I don't believe the calories burned are accurate but that's not based on anything empirical, just my perception.

I will tell you that I originally had huge issues with finding Alexa and that is why I'm posting this review as I expect many of you have shared this experience. I returned my original order because I couldn't find the Alexa feature and why it wasn't a deal breaker, I sincerely am never okay being misled and it stated on the product page and box that this watch had the Alexa feature. I complained and then got a replacement that did the same thing - no alexa. Here's the trick: Go-to your Zepp app, next go-to Profile and finally got Add Account. Then add alexa account. To test it after it updates your interface, swipe right on your watch face until you see Alexa. It has no wake word, you have to swipe. It functions at a basic level but is connected to your other devices. Hope this helps anyone having the same issue.

In conclusion: absolutely great watch for it's $35 price. It doesn't impact my phone battery despite being connected the whole day and it last for about a week without needing a charge. I can't make the 10-15 days advertised with all the features I have activated but it charges within an hour. Oh and the watch face options are awesome - you can go minimalist or get all the data. Currently I have my own custom background which is super cool. Anyway, I do recommend this. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll provide honest feedback.

I have completely fallen in love! My photo shows no justice. The band is light weight and very comfortable. The band snaps and there's plenty of holes so anyone can wear. Before I bought this I read a lot of mixed reviews on Amazon. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't love this! Its not a fit bit or an apple watch, which maybe those people expected. This is powered with Alexa, which I don't use or need. But she will do anything for you. In the sun its a little hard to see, but so is a cellphone. It lets you change the main display for free. All if which show your steps for the day and the time. Once it arrives you have to download the app, and pair your band. One big free hint, its a BAND not a watch! I couldn't figure the Bluetooth for hours and I was so upset! Well it shows up as a band, lol. The app is as accurate as they come. I measured my pulse and pulse ox on the band and on another device, and they both were the same. Its always checking your vitals, even when you sleep. The sleep recordings are just amazing! Shows your REM, pulse, awake, deep sleep, and light sleep, including your breathing. It tells you how difficult your breathing is all night including the times. I have sleep acnea, and don't use a machine so I know I snore. It tells me when, how long and what type of breathing I'm doing. It measures it as low, medium, mild, and high risk. I mean I could keep going on for this for hours but the description is right on and its waterproof. This is 1000% worth it. Also you can buy a $2.99 accident warranty.