Global Positioning: Quickly find your lost pet
It’s every pet owner’s nightmare – your dog is lost. Your dog is outside, facing the elements and dangers all alone. You don’t know where they are and you have no idea how to find them.
Most dogs just love to explore, and some breeds are more inclined to stray farther than others. Hunting dogs like beagles are even more adventurous than other types of dogs and are quick to stray from sight.
It is not only hunting dogs that can disappear. Dogs and cats run away all the time. Whether it’s the dog that gets out from under your feet as you open the door, or the cat that got away on the weekend. Pets also face all sorts of dangers while traveling with their owners.
If your pet gets lost, finding them soon will reduce the threat of serious harm to them. A pet lost after nightfall has a significantly lower chance of being found safe and returned alive. Cold temperatures and traffic hazards increase and your pet becomes more vulnerable to attack by wild animals as well.
If all of this sounds like a nightmare to you, there is a method of tracking your pet that can ease your worries. With the help of satellite technology, you can track where your pet is. GPS technology isn’t new to cars and boats, but it’s pretty new to pets. Global positioning systems can now be used to track your dog or cat.
The system uses government satellite surveillance techniques; activation of a mobile communication system (GSM). This means you can use your phone or laptop to monitor everything from your car to your dog. You will need a service provider to pass on the information to you, which you will have to pay for.
A tracking device can be attached to your dog’s collar; so it doesn’t hurt or hinder them in any way. Except to curb that adventurous spirit a bit! The system is highly customizable – you can set perimeters and zones, and you can change them while traveling or even moving from house to house. These “safe zones” can be set so that you are alerted when your pet leaves an area you have set.
If you choose GPS; remember that it is only effective as part of a broader strategy. There’s no substitute for proper training, but there are some tools you can use to make your pet safer.
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