By Harriette Halepis

If you’re like most pet owners, you’d probably do almost anything to make sure that your pup is safe. But what happens when you are not around? Do the people you hire to take care of your pet really do what you ask them to? While most of us would love to assume that the people we trust with our pets are, well, trustworthy, this may not always be the case.

Thousands of people around the world hire dog walkers and dog nannies on a regular basis. While you can check references, up until this point it was impossible to ensure that your dog is safe when you leave it with another person. What’s changed? GPS tracking dog collars are now available, and they’re selling quickly for a good reason: security.

Dog owners across the world are finding out that some dog walkers and sitters can’t be trusted. With the help of a GPS tracking collar, you can determine whether or not your dog actually goes for a walk, or simply sits inside someone’s apartment for an hour. You can also figure out whether or not your dog sitter leaves your pooch sitting in a corner all day long.

Thanks to the innovative technology that is GPS tracking, you never have to leave your pup’s side. By simply placing a GPS collar around your dog’s neck, you will be able to track your pet’s every movement. In most instances, dog walkers and sitters are true professionals, but it never hurts to be certain that your dog is safe at all times. The best part about a GPS collar is that you don’t even have to tell a walker or sitter that your dog is wearing one.

While it may be illegal to track another person without written consent, it’s not illegal to attach a GPS tracker to your dog’s collar. If the collar is removed at any point throughout the day, then you can question a sitter or walker about the lack of inactivity. You can also instruct these people not to remove your dog’s collar under any circumstance. Since dogs aren’t likely to lose collars randomly, it would be fairly difficult for someone to explain to you the reasons why your dog lost its collar.

Some people may view the use of GPS dog collars in this manner as sneaky, but ensuring that your family pet is safe is far more important. Instead of purchasing a dog collar and a separate GPS tracking collar, simply keep the GPS collar on your dog at all times. This way, you can also find out if your dog escapes the backyard while you are away.

Many people use GPS dog collars to keep an eye on a dog’s whereabouts throughout the day, though your dog should also be tracked when you leave it with other people. Not only will you be able to ensure your dog’s safety with the help of a GPS tracker, but you’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that your dog is completely safe. GPS tracking collars are now available at a number of retailers, and most of these collars are compact and slim, so you don’t have to worry about any doggy discomfort.