When deciding whether to buy a GPS dog collar, you don\u2019t just want to get any old tracking device and affix it to the collar.<\/p>\n

Aside from ensuring that the collar has the ability to communicate your pet\u2019s location back to your smartphone via built-in SIM card, there are some other features that you should keep a look out for:<\/p>\n

WiFi. <\/strong>Although already briefly mentioned, the necessity of WiFi cannot go ignored. The reason WiFi is a good idea is that, while GPS works wonders outdoors, it tends to get weak indoors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A good GPS dog collar will include a feature that allows owners to know where their pet is even indoors.<\/p>\n

As soon as your indoor Shiba Inu decides to leave the indoor boundary line, your phone app should alert you to such activity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bluetooth. <\/strong>Now, you might be wondering, is there any difference between a GPS tracker and a Bluetooth one?<\/p>\n

Yes, standalone GPS devices have receivers in them that connect to satellites – whereas a bluetooth tracker does not connect to satellites. Instead bluetooth trackers rely on nearby “near field” receiving devices like your mobile phone.<\/p>\n

Most GPS technology nowadays are also Bluetooth enabled, allowing for seamless mobile connections.<\/p>\n

Bluetooth may be usable on the tracker instead of WiFi, which offers a different layer of security for your pet. This is ideal when you want to exchange information with another device that is within a range of 30 feet or less.<\/p>\n

Mobile Phone Mast Triangulation. <\/strong>Though it sounds like a difficult function, mobile phone mast triangulation is merely the speed at which GPS can work to find your Shiba Inu\u2019s location.<\/p>\n

 A decent GPS dog collar will have this form of tracking, known as \u201ccold-start,\u201d to dramatically hasten the process of finding your missing pet.<\/p>\n

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Affordable Subscription. <\/strong>Unfortunately, there is no standard subscription rate for GPS dog collars.<\/p>\n

The cost is going to have to find balance between paying for the actual tracker and the monthly contract. Because GPS collars use a mobile phone network, you have to pay per month to use the service.<\/p>\n

Be sure you do not get locked into a long term contract.<\/em><\/p>\n

Decent Battery.<\/strong> No one wants a device that dies in a day after charging to full. This same applies to the GPS battery. Though such collars require regular charging, you don\u2019t want the collar dying in the middle of a search.<\/p>\n

Quality GPS dog collars are ones that only need recharging once or twice a week.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Second, there should be a \u201cstandby mode,\u201d which means a signal is only sent to the satellite when you desperately need it.<\/p>\n

Night Light. <\/strong>Sure, you might not think that having a night light on the GPS tracker isn\u2019t necessary, but you will be thankful when you have to go crashing through the woods at night. <\/p>\n

The light can be switched on with your phone app and help you find your pet in the dark.<\/p>\n

Durability. <\/strong>All dogs like to run, jump, play, and roll around in the mud. Therefore, the tracking collar you decide on should be able to withstand all kinds activities. <\/p>\n

Waterproof collars are ideal for wet climates and \/ or dogs that like to get wet.<\/p>\n

Think about where you live, how active your dog is, and the price range that would be ideal. Once you know that, you are ready to start shopping.<\/p>\n

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