Smart Dog Tracker | 2025 Edition | Real-time GPS Tracking | Escape & Health Alerts | Vitals Monitoring | Market Leader (Black)

A really superb app. Two dogs to track. Very easy setup. Total peace of mind. Not cheap. But worth it.

I recently purchased the Tractive GPS Dog Tracker for my dog, and I couldn’t be happier with it. The real-time tracking feature is accurate and gives me peace of mind knowing I can always see where my dog is, even when he’s off-leash. One of my favorite features is the virtual fence, which allows me to set up a designated safe area. If my dog ever leaves this zone, I get an instant notification, ensuring I can act quickly to bring him back. The battery life is another standout feature. Depending on usage, it can last up to seven days, which is perfect for minimizing the hassle of frequent recharging. The tracker is lightweight, durable, and waterproof, so I don’t have to worry about it during outdoor adventures or in bad weather. Overall, the Tractive GPS Dog Tracker has exceeded my expectations with its reliability, ease of use, and thoughtful features. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable way to keep their pet safe and secure.

I have been a long term user of Tractives, 10+ years, through various Dog versions. They have always been useful. Not always accurate unless on Live tracking but usually in the vicinity when out in the woods and rural areas. I have purchased the new version and will start with the positives. It maybe a bit lighter but not noticeable from the previous version, maybe a few grams. It is much easier to charge with the standard USB C charger. and the lights and sound are a great addition. Now the not so good - Once back in the safe zone it seems to fail to update the stats on the app. The only way to force it to do this is to press the button on the unit 10 times which reboots the tracker and then it syncs. Not a big deal but not anything we had to do with the previous version.

I bought my tractive dog tracker over a year ago following three hours of panic after I lost my Jack Russel Terrier in a forest in the Lake District. Fortunately, through kind people and Facebook, we were re-united later that evening but I realised I needed a reliable solution. My dog needs to run free and I like giving her that freedom. I chose Tractive after looking through reviews and Youtube videos and I do not have any regrets. The App on my phone, the device itself, battery life, reliability and general design are incredibly good. The App, in standard mode tracks just the mobile phone on which it is installed, but when your dog sets off into the undergrowth, switching to Live mode connects to the tracker and within 10 seconds, tracks both the mobile phone and the tracker so you can tell if you are walking in the correct direction to relocate your dog. For winter months and dark nights, I use the light on the tracker which has dual purpose - it helps you see where your dog is - and warns off wildlife such as badgers which could otherwise be dangerous to small dogs. I have used the tracker regularly in large forests and dark locations and would not feel comfortable letting my dog go loose without it in these types of places. My dog has a half decent recall - unless there is something worth chasing nearby. The charge on the device will work for quite a few hours in standard mode, even with the light on, and I switch between standard and live as required (as my dog comes and goes). I haven't used live exclusively from 100% battery to see how long it would last because I don't want to run the battery down needlessly but I think it may be up to twice as fast on battery usage. Either way, unless you are on a walk that will last for maybe 6 hours or more, a full charge is plenty with standard mode and light on, and fleeting usage in live mode is easily enough. I cannot recommend this product enough. It is waterproof, robust, reliable, fast charging, the light funtion is great and it even has a sound for easy location in dense undergrowth (Although I haven't really used this feature). If there is one (very minor) improvement that could be made it would be the size. As my dog is very small, I could not fit this on her collar as it would be too large but I purchased a harness and fitted the tracker there. It has been there ever since and I charge the tracker while attached to the harness between walks. It is not a problem to me - but was my first thought after I bought it. If you have a small dog, you will need a harness or other dog wear on which to fit it for comfort. For large dogs, I do not think this need even be considered as it would attach to a large collar very easily. If you are considering a tracker, my suggestion is to try Tractive first. You will not be dissapointed.

I’ve had nothing but problems with this. I created a safe zone around the house but the zone is 100ft or more so it includes the surrounding roads which I don’t like. The live takes ages to work and shows ‘connecting to network’ which is not ideal when your dog is running fast somewhere and you need to find out fast. When I’ve checked in on him with the dog walker it cant locate him and just says he’s at home when he clearly isn’t so that’s useless. All in all I feel like I paid a lot of money for something that doesn’t do the job at all. The GPS is ok when it works, not amazing but good enough - the problem is it getting it to work and it clearly Isnt in real time. I don’t keep it on him 24/7 as it’s a bit bulky for a miniature poodle, it’s attached to his harness so only used for walks. Therefore the life tracking aspect of this is not used and I can’t comment on it. Ultimately I wanted something that I could quickly locate him if he ran off and something I can check his location on when he’s with other people. It does neither of those things effectively so it’s a no from me. I’m now locked into a year subscription with them but I won’t be renewing. I’ve spoke to customer services around 5 times and each time they ask me to test the device again. I have, many times, it still clearly doesn’t work properly.

We bought Tractive (£40 ish for Hardware and £6 per month Basic Subscription) to keep track of our Female Puppy/Dog who will be having her first Season over next few months, and also as we are taking off lead for Recall Training. Very happy with the results so far. The Unit goes into Battery Saving mode (updates every 5 mins) when at home but it lasts pretty good...about 10% per day. During Walk, press the button on App and it logs the route in real time....just got to remember to END the Walk otherwise it affects the Stats I guess. The safe zone minimum is a little larger than we anticipated so technically the Dog could escape and we wouldn't know for over 5 mins if it stayed with the large safe Zone around the House Area ie roads. A slight downside, but really the Unit was purchased for walk tracking and off lead operations so not really too worried. The Wellness Tracking is at early stages but looks interesting. Not sure about Sleep tracking when Collar is removed on a night. The Units Base Plate fits onto collar okay with a lot of stretching of rubber... a back up plate would've been good in case the rubber snaps. The Unit then clips onto the Plate with four stretchy rubber clips. Charging up on collar so not needed to remove once in place. Very happy so far.

Absolutely brilliant! Paid for its self on first day. Fitted the tracker and took my dog for a walk through the fields which he picked up a scent and promptly disappeared. Using the App I was able to locate him 3 fields away and to track him to the exact spot he was still nose to the ground having the time of his life. Quickly put him on the lead and headed home. Even better I managed to hit my step count in one walk!

Having this tracker on my dog does give me some piece of mind. It is very easy to set up. However, it is very dependent on the signal quality in the area you are walking and I am finding that the places where I really need to see where my dog is, there is no signal rendering the device useless. It also takes some time to pick up a GPS signal even if I have a good 5G phone signal. If I am in an area with a good phone network signal and attached to the GPS then the tracker works well and is very reassuring when switching to live tracking to see my dog heading towards me in the app, even though I can't yet see him in real life. The route it plots isn't entirely accurate. I didn't realise that the £4 something a month subscription was a contract that I was locked into for the amount of time I chose, in my case a year! Had I know all this I may have just gone for a tracker that does not rely on a phone signal.

When our dog ran off during a walk, it was one of those moments that makes your heart stop. She had an Apple AirTag on her collar, but once she darted into the thick brush, the AirTag was basically useless without a nearby phone to ping off. That experience made it clear we needed something with real GPS tracking. Enter the Tractive Smart GPS Tracker, and honestly, it’s been a game changer. The device gives you live tracking that’s accurate down to a few metres, even in wooded areas. You can follow your dog’s movements in real time through the app, and it updates constantly without the lag we had with other devices. The virtual fence feature is another standout. You can set a safe zone around your home or favourite walking area, and the moment your dog crosses that invisible boundary, you get an alert. It’s quick, reliable, and gives huge peace of mind. Beyond tracking, the health and activity reports are surprisingly useful. It logs your dog’s daily movement, rest, and overall activity level, almost like a fitness tracker for pets. It’s a nice bonus to see patterns that help you understand their habits better. The device itself is lightweight, waterproof, and easy to attach to a collar. Battery life is solid, and the subscription plan for GPS service feels worth every cent for the reliability it brings. After trying both an AirTag and the Tractive, I can say there’s no comparison. The Tractive Smart GPS Tracker is designed for pets, and it shows in every feature. I 100% recommend it for anyone with a dog who loves to explore—or one that’s just a little too fast when they see a squirrel.

Génial ! Mon chien a été habitué au rappel avec le bip du collier de dressage (avec vibrations mais pas d'électricité), dès qu'il sort de la zone sécurisée j'ai une notification et il revient avec la mélodie du traceur. Plus besoin de crier et je peux le laisser jouer autour de la maison en sécurité, sur la confiance.

Deze aangeschaft voor mijn adoptiehond van 6 maanden oud. Deze is nog angstig en ik wil haar ten alle tijden kunnen volgen. Voor Tractive gekozen vanwege de vele positieve reviews. Na twee weken gebruik, kan ik me daar bij aansluiten. Fijne en eenvoudig te gebruiken app ook. 5 sterren wat mij betreft!

Llevo bastante tiempo utilizando Tractive y puedo decir que ha superado mis expectativas. La localización es rápida y precisa, la aplicación es muy intuitiva y ofrece una gran cantidad de información sobre la actividad y el bienestar de mi perro, lo que aporta mucha tranquilidad cuando no está conmigo. Pero si hay algo que realmente marca la diferencia es su atención al cliente. Siempre que he necesitado ayuda o he tenido alguna consulta, la respuesta ha sido rápida, profesional y muy amable. Se nota que detrás hay un equipo que se preocupa por sus usuarios y por sus mascotas. Además, el servicio evoluciona constantemente con mejoras y nuevas funciones, demostrando un compromiso continuo con la calidad. Hoy en día es uno de esos dispositivos que considero imprescindibles para cualquier persona que quiera cuidar y proteger a su perro. En resumen, una experiencia excelente tanto por la tecnología como por el soporte recibido. Lo recomiendo sin ninguna duda. Gracias a Tractive puedo disfrutar de los paseos con Lope con mucha más tranquilidad. Para mí, esa tranquilidad no tiene precio. 🐶💙

Der Tracker ist einfach super. Aber es gab ein großes Abenteuer der Fehlerbehebung, weil die GPS Aufzeichnung der Gassirunde nicht immer funktionierte. Zu diesem Thema kann ich nur sagen, dass der Support von Tractive sehr außergewöhnlich war. Schnell, freundlich, kompetent und verständlich. Ich habe sogar einen neuen Tracker im Austausch bekommen. Letztendlich war die Fehlerursache eine simple und unbekannte Einstellung am Handy (Samsung Galaxy S25) die in den Fehlerbehebungen nie vorkam. Das wurde mit Tractive kommuniziert und ist für spätere Fehleranalysen bestimmt hilfreich. Jetzt funktioniert jedenfalls alles prima und ich bin mehr als zufrieden. Allgemeine Info: - Akkulaufzeit: Wie angegeben kommt es mit den ca. 14 Tagen gut hin. Jeden Tag so ca. 2 Stunden Gassirunden und Einrichtung einer Energiesparzone (WLan) in der App. Der Tracker ladet recht schnell wieder auf und danach kommt eine Info über die App, das der Akku geladen ist. - Virtuelle Zäune: Dazu kann ich nichts berichten, da ich keinen Garten besitze und diese Funktion nicht testen konnte Da die Energiesparzone gut angezeigt wird, denke ich mir, das der virtuelle Zaun auch funktioniert. - Live Tracking: Deswegen habe ich den Tracker gekauft (mit 2 Jahresabo). Funktioniert einwandfrei. Vor allem super für Familienmitglieder. Sie sehen live, wo man mit dem Hund unterwegs ist. Perfekt. Somit sieht man auch, das der Tracker das macht, für das er gedacht ist. - Gassirunde: Die Aufzeichnung der Gassirunde ist perfekt. Vergleiche die Aufzeichnung mit meiner Smartwatch und sie sind identisch. Somit hat man eine nette Übersicht von der zurückgelegten Strecke und der Gassidauer. - Das man Nachts über das Handy das Licht am Tracker anmachen kann, finde ich auch nicht schlecht. Auch ein Signalton ist über das Handy steuerbar. - Die Gesundheitsfunktionen wie Bellverhalten, Trennungsangstbeobachtung, Schlaf, Herzfrequenz, Atemfrequenz, Kratzverhalten....... sind für mich Spielereien, die ich nicht nutze. Mein Hund hat den Tracker am Hundegeschirr und somit nur bei der Gassirunde aktiv. Denke, das jeder seinen Hund gut beobachtet und für die Gesundheitsfunktionen keinen Tracker braucht. Aber das muss ja jeder für sich entscheiden. Somit kann ich nur noch wiederholt sagen, das der Tracker sehr gut funktioniert und der Kundenservice vorbildlich ist.