The GPS Advisor

Verdict: Excellent Subscription Dog Location Device

We think the Zoombak GPS Pet Locator is a user-friendly and cost-effective way of tracking your dog by leveraging GPS technology and the cellular phone network.

You will have to pay a small montly subscription fee -but for that price, you get simplicity, vast range capability, and great 24×7 customer service.

The Zoombak GPS has proven to be a dependable and accurate way to track the mysterious whereabouts of your dog anywhere there is cellular coverage at any time of the day.

The Zoombak GPS System - Simple and Elegant Design

The tiny Zoombak locator is 2.87″ x 1.69″ x .0.82″ (L x W x H) and weighs only 2.5 ounces and is water-resistant (not sure about swimming with your dog here). Zoombak recommends the product for dogs over 15 lbs, so it may be a little big for your tiny lap dog.

The built-in long-life battery gives you power for of up to 5 days on standby or up to 150 location requests before recharging is needed. The charging unit is included.

Zoombak requires a monthly service plan starting at $9.99/month with a minimum service term required. Of course, activation and use of Zoombak locators are subject to Zoombak’s customer agreement, plans, terms and conditions - as well as signing over your first born (just kidding).

Cellular Meets GPS in Zoombak

We love how Zoombak uses Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS), that brings together both satellite and cellular technologies. Technical jargon aside, this provides a more precise and reliable way to determine the location of your Zoombak Locator…which should be attached to your dog (or teenager, if needed).

The relatively small, lightweight, and water-resistant locator attaches comfortably to your dog’s collar with a durable and secure Zoombak pouch (included with the unit). If your dog leaves or is taken from the safety zone you have created, e.g., your backyard, you can be promptly notified by text and/or email.

You can then pinpoint your dog¿s real-time location on-demand via Zoombak.com or through their live, toll-free customer care - which is available 24/7. Additionally, you can determine your dog’s location in real time using our continuous tracking option which provides your pet’s location every 5 minutes for up to an hour.

Get GPS-based Internet Access to Your Dog…Really!

To track your dog, you can simply log on to Zoombak.com to view a map of your dog’s current location, as well as his path taken since leaving home. This is wonderful, assuming you have an Internet connection or a computer nearby.

With the subscription, you get unlimited on-demand location requests, an easy-to-use website, and a 24/7 toll-free phone number for live customer care. This number is used for location support as well, which will provide you with the peace of mind you are looking for in pet safety.

We think that the simplicity and long range capability of this cellular-based GPS dog tracking system is great for someone looking for a turnkey solution and who doesn’t mind a small subscription for that peace of mind.

Does my Dog Need a GPS Tracking System?

Some people are “blessed” with a dog that likes to explore the planet without you. When I was a boy, I had a beautiful Siberian husky named Copper that would make it a point to dig out of the yard every single morning to explore her world.

No one told me that Siberian’s were born to run, and had little regard for staying where their owners want them to be. Each morning, I would get on my bike and ride for miles to find Copper.

Today - because of dog GPS tracking systems - there is no need to guess where your adventurous dog may be roaming. Read the rest of this entry »

We at The GPS Advisor have come across a very interesting short range GPS dog tracking system that is tailored to meet the needs of homeowners that want to keep tabs on their dogs in the neighborhood or ranch and want to be able to create a virtual fence perimeter that lets you know when Rex has left the property.

The RoamEO GPS Pet Tracking System is a very innovative approach to keeping track of you dog within a one mile radius. I think this is a good solution for keeping tabs on the dog in the neighborhood. Instead of having to subscribe to a service, the RoamEO uses GPS technology paired with radio tracking.

Let’s take a look at what is so great about the RoamEO and why Pet Age named it the Winner of the Most Exciting Product in 2007.

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Verdict: The Perfect GPS for Hunters - No Question!

GPS dog tracking systems for hunters is a fairly new product category in the rapidly expanding GPS marketplace - and what a huge bonus for today’s hunters.

Although old-school hunters like to hang bells on their dogs, a new breed of hunters are looking to leverage technology to enhance their hunting experiences.

The Garmin Astro 220 GPS is just the ticket for the modern hunter and is definitely the best product out there. We love that you can use it as a regular GPS, as well as add more dogs by buying more collars. Read the rest of this entry »

If You Hunt with Dogs, Read this Article!

As you know, your hunting dogs are your most precious asset and you invest plenty of time in care, feeding and the training of them over the years. Most of you would do just about anything for your loyal and trusty hounds.

We have found a nifty device (the Garmin Astro 220) that tracks multiple dogs using GPS technology, as well as providing you, the hunter, with some tools to improve your hunting results. If that sounds good, then read on!

After looking at the top GPS dog tracking systems on the market, we have unanimously concluded that the Garmin Astro 220 dog tracking system is by far the best GPS tracking unit out there for hunters. We will tell you why the Garmin Astro is the best in this article, as well as upcoming posts. Stay tuned! Read the rest of this entry »