GPS dog tracking devices help dog owners to find their dogs should the latter get lost somewhere. Because modern GPS receivers have been miniaturized to a great extent and thanks to the minute sized mobile phone modems that are being sold on the market today it is now very easy to attach a GPS pet tracking system to your dog’s collar and in this way keep track of your pet at all times.

However, there are only a few different kinds of GPS pet tracking systems available on the market today, though it is hoped that with new advancements in modern technology that this problem too will be rectified in the foreseeable future and dog owners will then have many more options to choose from.

The options open to dog owners in regard to buying a GPS pet tracking device may be limited but that is not to say that whatever is available is not very useful. In fact, some of the options available are very smart and power saving which means that you at least will not need to worry too much about high operating expenses.

The better such devices even come with extra antennae that can receive signals emanating from a base station that is in most cases the dog owner’s home. The signals sent out can be modified and in fact, as soon as the device fails to receive the signals then the GPS dog tracking will immediately set about the task of locating your errant pet dog that has broken out from the Virtual Fence.

The better GPS pet tracking devices are even equipped with strobe lights that are visible from more than one hundred yards distance and in addition the device also has a special mode that is used to inform the owner through fax, SMS or even email whenever the devices’ batteries start losing their charge.

The base station doubles up as a battery charger and when it receives information that the batteries in the GPS pet tracking device have started to run low will immediately turn off all components barring the antenna in order to conserve power.

Other GPS pet tracking devices might even come equipped with the ability to operate in a radius of a mile in each direction and in addition they will even be operable in any part of the world – even when there is no cell phone coverage in an area. Still other devices are able to display information on an LCD screen that informs the dog owner about the dog’s precise location that is displayed along with his current activities and also the velocity at which your pet dog is moving.

You can also use your GPS dog tracking device to create a personalized GPS Fence.

Then, as soon as your dog breaches the GPS Fence created by his master, the GPS pet tracking device will immediately alert the pet owner about the fact that his dog has escaped the GPS Fence.

Even better, you will also find GPS pet tracking models that can track not only your dog but another two pets as well – simultaneously. All you need to worry about is that the GPS dog tracking device that you buy must be easy which ensures that at least you won’t have to worry about learning anything fancy in order to get the device to do its job.

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Technology has changed every aspect of our lives and continues to do so at a rapid pace. In terms of looking after your beloved pets, it should come as no surprise that thanks to technological advancements today, you can now track them using sophisticated GPS systems if they go missing. No one wants to lose their pet and by tracking their whereabouts, you can make sure that you increase the odds of finding them as soon as possible.

So what exactly is micro-chipping and what does it do? About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip is a computer chip that stores an identification number and transmits information to a suitable scanner through radio waves.

To implant a microchip in your dog, you need to have your veterinarian inject the chip using a pre-loaded syringe between the shoulder blades of the animal. Most dogs feel no pain during this procedure, which is over in a matter of seconds. Once implanted, tissue surrounding the chip forms a casing that prevents it from moving. Most microchips are made of a bio-compatible material that rarely causes any infection. Once in place, the chip can be detected using a handheld scanner that then displays the unique code.

It is necessary that you register your pet with the microchip company so that, your name, address, and contact details are accessible when the pet’s chip is scanned.

Microchips should last a lifetime and do not need to be replaced or charged. In the rare occasion that the chip migrates away from your dog’s shoulder blades, a scanner should be able to pick up the signals from anywhere in the body. Most veterinary clinics and pet shelters have a scanner for immediate identification. However, if your pet turns up in the few that do not, not much can be done in this case.

An annual visit to your vet to check that the microchip is still functioning, and making sure your contact information is always current are also highly recommended.

A GPS collar is the latest and most adept form of pet tracking systems. Using the same technology found in automobiles, your GPS pet tracker allows you to pinpoint your missing pet’s exact location in real-time. Updates on the whereabouts of your pet are constantly available through your cell phone or Internet. GPS devices can vary in sophistication – some only give you the location of the missing animal, while others will tell you where your dog is and how to get there.

Some devices even include a beacon to help spot your pet in the dark. Most of these devices can be attached to a dog’s collar and are battery-operated. Make sure that the device you choose has an exchangeable and rechargeable battery, water resistant, and sturdy such as the SpotLight GPS Pet Locator. Created and developed in conjunction with the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) team to reduce the number of lost dogs, the SpotLight GPS Pet Locator includes an exclusive AKC CAR collar tag with a unique ID number that includes lifetime enrollment in AKC CAR’s Recovery Service.

With this assurance, owners of the SpotLight GPS Pet Tracking system have access to the AKC CAR call center and the best recovery team available at all times.

In conclusion, a microchip is an excellent option for permanent identification and a GPS locator is an excellent proactive tracking device for your pet. By protecting your pet with both GPS and a microchip you can rest assure that your pet will be safe and… found.

The author of this article is Vice President with Positioning Animals Worldwide, Inc. For more information about GPS Pet Tracking System, visit http://www.spotlightgps.com/spotlight-gps-pet-locator.aspx.

If you have just started using a dog tracking system, or are considering buying one of these convenient devices to help you track your dogs while hunting, you have probably done some research and are trying to figure out how to use these systems and which one is right for you.

Some of the tracking system terms that you might run into when shopping around include the following:

Effective Range – This is the area where you will be able to track your dog. Most tracking systems can accurately track your dog for a few miles.

The effective range refers to the area that you dog can be tracked. It varies depending on where your dog travels and your location. You will get better effective range in wide open fields than in a dense wooded area.

Transmitter – This is the part of the system that attaches to your dog’s collar. The transmitter sends a radio or satellite signal to receiver.

Receiver – The receiver is the hand held device that you use to track your dog. You may use a receiver with an LCD screen or a radio receiver that has tuning features as well as beeping lights.

GPS System – Just like you might use a GPS system for your car, you might also use one for dog tracking. The GPS system gets the signal from satellite instead of through radio frequency. It also has a navigation screen so you can see the location of your dog.

Tracking – This is the actual act of discovering where you dog is located. When you are tracking your dog using a traditional receiver, you will want to put the antenna up and tune in to a high pitch frequency to get the best results.

Polarized Tracking – A polarized tracking system is balanced to the center point of gravity and is able to give you an accurate display of distance between the receiver and the transmitter.

Beeper collars – Beeper collars make a beeping noise to help you locate your dog. Not too many hunters want to use this type of collar because the noise can be distracting to your dog as well as to the birds.

On point – If you are hunting with a pointer, you will want to know if your dog is on point.

If you listen to the beeps or watch the GPS screen, you can see if the dog is moving or if he has found the prey and is on point.

Silent running – This term refers to using the GPS tracking system. Because the system has an LCD screen instead of the traditional beeping from a radio frequency, you can track your dog without the beeps that may end up distracting your dog and birds.

Line of sight – This is the term that is used to determine the range your dog can go and still be tracked.

The line of sight can be altered by your dog’s movements.

Find out as much as you can about tracking systems before you make your purchase. There are a lot of options available to you when looking for a new dog tracking system.

Geoffrey A. English is the Founder of GundogsOnline.com, the internet’s premiere online magazine dedicated to hunting dogs. Visit their site if you are in need of dog training collars such as Dogtra 200, Innotek 300, and SportDOG SD-400.