GPS Dog Collar

andreamg4andreamg4
edited March 2009 in Products & DIY
So Jeremy asked a question the other day that intrigued me. We were talking about shibas being leashed at all times and their tendancy to run and not look back. (specifically about a pup from the bredders last litter that had bolted out of the front door of his new home).

He asked if GPS collars for dogs existed???

well I looked them up and there are tons. here is just one model:
https://www.roameoforpets.com/products_pup.php

I was wondering if anyone here has any thoughts or experiences with GPS collars?

Comments

  • andreamg4andreamg4
    edited November -1
    wow there is a whole market out for these things. here is one tailored to lost/stolen dogs!

    http://www.pet-super-store.com/html/petsafe-gps-petfinder.html
  • Darwin67Darwin67
    edited November -1
    It would probably work, most effectively, for lost dogs...as for stolen dogs....well, the "gps locator" stamped across the device kind of gives it away. These companies would be smart to "disguise" it to look like a bark collar. Personally, I'm hoping they find a way to develop a gps locator the size of a microchip (at which point both my dog and kid will have one!).
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    If my Shiba was one who liked to run away a lot, or always dart for the door, I'd certainly think of investing in a GPS for him.

    If they do come up with a microchip size, then he would get one for sure.
  • shishiinushishiinu
    edited November -1
    I have a Garmin DC30 that works great. About $600 or so and you can add additional collars. I think training with a e-collar and a extended lead would be more efficeint (I know some of you frown on this) for off leash obedience. I put the e-collar on my own arm and it is less then a pinch and maybe a good pinch on highest setting.
  • lindsaytlindsayt
    edited November -1
    The current GPS collars are so bulky, and spendy, not that you can put a price on your pet. I am eagerly waiting for something smaller and less obvious.
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    I'd love to get one microchip-sized - I don't think I'd be spending that much cash for a collar.
  • asiaasia
    edited November -1
    Darwin67 - "Personally, I'm hoping they find a way to develop a gps locator the size of a microchip..."

    Completely agree!
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