GPS Tracker for Puppy That Doesn't Cost an Arm and a Paw

teacherer on 29/10/2017 - 12:40
Last edited 29/10/2017 - 17:46 by 1 other user

Good morning guys

The wife and I are getting a dog soon and we would like to get a tracker for it just in case he runs away, but also because unfortunately in the next 3 months we will be moving 3 times and this inconsistency might not be ideal for a dog and an escape might be more likely.

This one is apparently endorsed by the RSPCA but is about $250 and requires a subscription of $100 a year
http://www.gpspetcollar.com.au/
Old model on groupon for $149 https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/groupon-goods-2781

The petrek is $250 and can use a prepaid card, but doesn't state the rates
https://pettrackingoz.com.au/products/petrek3g-new-improved-…

tractive $100 odd and $80 a year
https://tractive-gps-shop.com/au_en/catalog/product/view/id/…

Are there any trackers that I can put a pay as you go sim card in and check when needed? Or a considerably cheaper 24/7 option?
A xiaomi or cheap brand from gearbest or ali that anyone has tried?

Thanks for your help!

Pets

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supnigs super skids on 29/10/2017 - 12:58

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Shoulds be arm and leg. This joking is paw ones hahahahaha
Randxyz123 on 29/10/2017 - 13:36

Could try http://www.thetrackr.com/bravo/?v=2#
- teacherer on 29/10/2017 - 13:39
  
  -1
  
  Those ones are crowd located. They don't suit me because we are living in rural western Queensland. Need gps :/
- champstarr on 29/10/2017 - 13:41
  
  Trackr is only Bluetooth. So won't work unfortunately as far as I know.
tassieeagle on 29/10/2017 - 14:02

Pity you can't get a GPS tracker installed when you microchip them
- AlienC on 30/10/2017 - 23:52
  
  Powered by their love x)
WTF on 29/10/2017 - 14:05

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akaakmdm on 29/10/2017 - 14:47

https://smartwatches.org/learn/here-are-the-best-gps-trackin… I believe some of these don't need a subscription and will work with prepaid sims, maybe.

You could also get a cheap android phone with a GPS and a prepaid card, then install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc….
If you send an SMS to the phone with your specified codeword it'll respond with the GPS coordinates. Mounting it on something suitable for a dog might be difficult though.

Perhaps you can get a cheapo android smartwatch (a standalone android unit with its own sim slot, NOT an Android Wear or Samsung Gear) that does this and you can strap it to the collar.
retiredfeline on 29/10/2017 - 14:59

If you sell an arm and a paw then you can buy a tracker. Wait, in that case you don't need a tracker. Ummm… :)
sane on 29/10/2017 - 17:11

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Something like https://www.banggood.com/Mini-Personal-Dog-Cat-Collar-Pet-ID…

only not that one since I think it needs the now defunct 2G.
Downvoter on 29/10/2017 - 17:27

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Adequately secure your dwelling and yard in the first instance.
- teacherer on 29/10/2017 - 20:40
  
  … good one
jjjaar on 30/10/2017 - 08:38

Can you delay getting the dog until you've settled into one place?
- teacherer on 30/10/2017 - 09:04
  
  That would be the brightest idea,
  But once we are settled down we are beginning full time work.
  Over this time we will be training and ensuring a smooth transition with our 1yo dog
smashed on 30/10/2017 - 09:20

We have pod3. A worldwide service and they company is based in Sydney.

189 plus 72 per year.

A small price to pay to find your pet.

https://www.podtrackers.com

GPS Tracker for Puppy That Doesn't Cost an Arm and a Paw

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