Dog Tracker

[Merlyn]

Anyone used the Tractive GPS dog tracker system?
Thanks for reading.
Merlyn

 

[Farmerjoe]

We used a Tractive gps on the collie at work that is prone to roaming, usually looking for a bitch! Not always, the gps was eye opening as to how far he was going and how often!

I digress! It was ok but found it not hugely accurate and the bloody thing used to tell us the dog had left the property, get all your sh*t on and rush out the door and the bugger would be sitting on the deck!

At the end of the day we(the boss) decided it was t good enough for the cost, but then we’re farmers!

This was a few years ago now mind so it may have improved.

 

[VanGogh76]

I have one sitting around doing nothing, used it on the rehome Vizsla, gave up as it's £70 + a year, you'd be better off with a Garmin after a few years. The tractive is also patchy in places with poor mobile signal . Plus the dog has "slightly" better recall now...

 

[Merlyn]

We used a Tractive gps on the collie at work that is prone to roaming, usually looking for a bitch! Not always, the gps was eye opening as to how far he was going and how often!

I digress! It was ok but found it not hugely accurate and the bloody thing used to tell us the dog had left the property, get all your sh*t on and rush out the door and the bugger would be sitting on the deck!

At the end of the day we(the boss) decided it was t good enough for the cost, but then we’re farmers!

This was a few years ago now mind so it may have improved.

Thank you Farmerjoe. I am a retired, well nearly, keeper who now does deer control over a large mainly arable patch. I don't want to spend much as he rarely vanishes.

 

[Merlyn]

I have one sitting around doing nothing, used it on the rehome Vizsla, gave up as it's £70 + a year, you'd be better off with a Garmin after a few years. The tractive is also patchy in places with poor mobile signal . Plus the dog has "slightly" better recall now...

Thanks VG76. I'm 84 so might not have a few years... Don't want to spend a lot. Just a bit of assurance when using my old dog on new ground.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

We've had one for pups/younger dogs as they are light and tbf, work pretty well on the mobile.

 

[Merlyn]

We've had one for pups/younger dogs as they are light and tbf, work pretty well on the mobile.

Thank you Keith

 

[David.evans]

Would that be the trative one ?

 

[Cris]

I have a couple for my Borders as they are prone to doing their own thing. I have found them very accurate and saved the day a few times. That said it can be very anoying also when you can see your dog in ten feet in front of you in a corn field and not coming back as he is having a good time thinking you cant see him!!

 

[Merlyn]

I have a couple for my Borders as they are prone to doing their own thing. I have found them very accurate and saved the day a few times. That said it can be very anoying also when you can see your dog in ten feet in front of you in a corn field and not coming back as he is having a good time thinking you cant see him!!

Thanks for the reply Cris. I think I will give one a go. I live in North Suffolk in the centre of East Anglia. Some of our arable fields are trully enormous as they were WW2 bomber airflelds and are now minature prairies. Flat as a pancake too. If dog vanishes in that lot it can take days...

 

[Youngjm]

Anyone used the Tractive GPS dog tracker system?
Thanks for reading.
Merlyn

Yes I have one for my rescue lurcher. I find it really good, used another brand previously and found Tractive better

 

[Merlyn]

Thank you for the reply Youngjm. All the info assists in making the decision.

 

[Rebel]

Is there a monthly cost with these, do you need phone credit for the sms?

Thanks

 

[Youngjm]

Is there a monthly cost with these, do you need phone credit for the sms?

Thanks

No, although it might depend on the package. I don’t think there is a sim in the unit, you use the app on your phone to to see the location, either “live” or updating at intervals depending kn how you set it.

All you need to do is turn the unit on and then use the app. It’s very easy.

 

[VanGogh76]

Is there a monthly cost with these, do you need phone credit for the sms?

Thanks

Yes there is, you can either subscribe to their basic or premium package with options for monthly or annual plans. I had a year's premium for around £80 but unless you're in an area with good signal, it's not worth it

 

[Rebel]

No, although it might depend on the package. I don’t think there is a sim in the unit, you use the app on your phone to to see the location, either “live” or updating at intervals depending kn how you set it.

All you need to do is turn the unit on and then use the app. It’s very easy.

Thanks very much for the info.

So one of payment and your good to go.

 

[VanGogh76]

Thanks very much for the info.

So one of payment and your good to go.

Tractive Price Plans They're an ongoing cost

 

[Youngjm]

I was an early adopter so got 5 years for the price of one.

 

[Cris]

Shes in there somewhere? Shown with the Tractive Tracker when she came out. I use them all the time on two of my dogs.

 

[David.evans]

Looks like the buzzard has got a eye on him ,
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