While there are many joys of being a pet owner, one of the biggest fears is your beloved dog zipping out an open door or getting spooked on a walk and running away down the street. While you could go driving through the neighborhood shouting out their name and hoping they respond, a handy pet GPS tracker could help eliminate the guesswork and let you track down your pup before they even get all the way around the block.
Most GPS trackers will require a monthly subscription in the app to accurately geo-locate your dog, but a few like the Garmin TT 15 and the PetFon tracker don't require any extra subscription fees. Whether you're looking for something to do the bare bones work of locating your runaway pet or want a smart tracker that also measures your dog's activity levels, health and more, there are a variety of great GPS trackers on the market for you to consider.
Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute tested over half a dozen GPS trackers and researched a dozen more based on their ease of use, accuracy, fit and extra features to find the best options for each family's needs. We also spoke to SunRu Conrad, M.B.B.S., a veterinarian at Hello Ralphie and associate vet at WellHaven Pet Health, to get a better understanding of how useful these devices can be when it comes to monitoring your dog's health.