How to choose a GPS tracker for your dog or cat
Why use a GPS tracker for your pet?
Even when you are careful, a dog can slip through an open gate, follow an interesting scent during a walk or simply wander further than expected. Outdoor cats can also explore surprisingly large areas.
A GPS tracker allows you to check your pet’s location from your smartphone and can make finding them easier if they wander away.
However, a GPS tracker does not replace supervision, training or your pet’s legally required identification. It should be considered an additional safety tool.
What should you look for in a pet GPS tracker?
Weight and size
This is particularly important for cats and small dogs. A tracker should be light and compact enough to avoid interfering with your pet’s normal movements.
For larger or particularly active dogs, durability may be more important, especially if the tracker will be used during outdoor adventures.
Location tracking
A good GPS tracker should make it easy to see your pet’s location through a mobile app.
The location refresh rate is also important when your pet is moving. Faster updates can make it easier to follow their movements.
Battery life
Battery life can vary considerably depending on the device and how it is used.
Small trackers need to balance battery capacity with low weight, while owners taking their dogs on long outdoor trips may prefer a model with longer battery life.
Waterproofing and durability
Rain, puddles, mud and even swimming are all part of life with some pets.
Choosing a waterproof and durable tracker is therefore particularly useful for animals that spend plenty of time outdoors.
Network coverage
Connected GPS trackers generally use mobile networks to transmit their location. Check the countries and areas covered, particularly if you travel with your pet.
Subscription costs
This is easy to overlook when comparing tracker prices.
Connected GPS trackers may require a subscription to transmit location data over mobile networks. The long-term subscription cost should therefore be considered alongside the purchase price of the device.
Weenect XS for cats and dogs
One available option is the Weenect XS, designed for both cats and dogs.
It weighs 27 g and is advertised as fully waterproof (IP68). It also features a built-in light and offers up to seven days of battery life depending on usage.
For cats, Weenect provides a safety collar designed to release if it becomes caught. For dogs, a silicone attachment can be used to secure the tracker to a compatible collar or harness.
Weenect also offers a Live Tracking mode that can update your pet’s GPS position every second while the feature is active.
Weenect XT for adventurous dogs
For dogs accompanying their owners on longer or more demanding outdoor adventures, Weenect also offers the Weenect XT.
This model features an integrated adjustable JK9 collar, a more powerful light and up to three weeks of battery life depending on usage.
It may therefore be more suitable for dogs whose lifestyle makes durability and extended battery life particularly important.
Weenect XS or XT: which should you choose?
The right choice mainly depends on your pet’s size and lifestyle.
For cats, smaller dogs or situations where keeping weight to a minimum is the priority, the Weenect XS is the model to consider.
For larger and highly active dogs or longer outdoor adventures, the increased battery life and more rugged design of the Weenect XT may be more suitable.
Always check the dimensions, attachment system and suitability for your individual pet before purchasing.
A Weenect offer for the Prousty & Co community
Prousty & Co is a Weenect partner.
You can receive 40% off an eligible Weenect tracker by using the code:
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The discount may not appear automatically when you first visit the website. Enter the PROUSTYCO code when placing your order to receive the offer.
🐶 Weenect XS for dogs
🐱 Weenect XS for cats
🐕 Weenect XT for dogs
A Weenect subscription is required for the GPS service to operate and is not included in the price of the tracker alone.
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