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A new technology for man’s best friend streamlines the dog walking business process, and at the same time offers owners peace of mind.

Pet Check Technology offers many tools for dog walking services.  It offers online management services, from billing to scheduling, along with GPS tracking of employees via Smartphone.  This assures each dog scheduled gets their walk when they need it, and allows management to correct any problems immediately.

This feature makes it simple for worried customers to see when their dog was, in fact, walked.  Customers can see not only when their dog was walked, but how long the walk lasted and where exactly they walked.

How does it work? The dog walker uses his or her Smartphone to scan a QR code signaling the beginning of the walk.  The Pet Check app tracks the route, and upon returning home, the QR code is scanned again.  When the code is scanned, the customer is emailed, and they can watch the walk  in real-time online.

This service is available in California currently, with plans to expand in the works.

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Gone are the days when a lost dog meant a brokenhearted family or a lost kitty meant a little girl cried herself to sleep. Pets have benefited from being fitted with microchips for a number of years now, but with the advent of GPS tracking a family can immediately know the whereabouts of a beloved pet. Microchips require that someone find the animal and take it to a veterinarian or to animal control for the chip to be read, but there is no delay if your pet is equipped with GPS tracking.

Pets can be easily outfitted with a GPS tracking device and cellular transmitter that fastens to a special collar. The owner is able to easily program where the animal is allowed to go — whether that is a yard, farm or neighborhood — by building a virtual fence. When Fido ventures outside the predetermined boundaries, the owner is alerted and sent continual updates as to his location.

Last year Cinnabon, the pitbull puppy of former couple Sandra Bullock and Jesse James’, turned up missing. They utilized a variety of methods trying to track her down such as sending out notices in their immediate area and notifying the media. The dog was eventually found alive the following month, but appeared to have been beaten.

Imagine how quickly the situation could have been resolved had the dog been equipped with GPS tracking. Basically, it would have been a non-event because they would have been alerted immediately that she was outside of her fence. They could have acted on that information by following the location sent to their wireless device. Cinnabon not only would have been back home quickly, but would have been spared the trauma and psychological damage of a beating.

GPS tracking for pets is affordable for even modest households and will bring much peace of mind. Let’s face it, as well as being beloved family members, pets are an investment these days. Vet bills can run as high as human doctor visits and pets require all sorts of additional purchases to keep them well and happy.

By equipping them with GPS, you protect your investment and ensure that a favorite family member is protected. Most systems charge an activation fee and a reasonable monthly fee. Compared to other things that pets require, it may be one of the least expensive but most important things you do for them.

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Greg Bartlett

Many people have used GPS navigational devices in their vehicles for years. These handy devices help find destinations quickly and easily on trips or vacations. In unfamiliar areas, GPS devices can save time and money. GPS devices have many other uses as well. They are widely used in the transportation world to guide aircraft. Many scientists also use GPS systems to gather information about animal species. Another use of GPS devices is to survey land or make maps. GPS can be used to track people or objects to prevent crime, or can be used simply for hobbies like geocaching and waymarking.

GPS & Pet Tracking

But GPS has another use that many people are unaware of. Tiny GPS tracking devices designed for pets are now available. These devices can be attached to a pet’s collar and track their location throughout the day. Some GPS devices gather information throughout the day which can then be downloaded onto a computer at the end of the day. Other pet-tracking devices perform differently by taking pictures at regular intervals. Owners can then retrieve the pictures from the mini-camera device and see where their pet has been that day. Other devices function more like live trackers. With some pet trackers, owners can access the information through a cell phone. These pet tracking devices are useful for owners worried about their pet getting lost or stolen. These GPS devices are also useful if a pet has been bringing home shoes or toys from an unknown source.

GPS is not just used for tracking pets, but can also be used for keeping children or elderly people safe. These amazing devices function with a high degree of accuracy, which is why their use in private and industrial fields continues to expand. GPS, or global positioning systems, are popular partly because the system is free. Anyone with a receiver can get GPS signals. Another reason for the system’s popularity is the availability around the globe. Although GPS is a U.S. based navigation system, satellites are positioned around the globe and can send signals to receivers anywhere on the earth. Receivers use signals from four different satellites to accurately calculate an object or person’s position. The accuracy of GPS devices can be affected by atmospheric conditions; however, these devices have proven to be very trustworthy.

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By Greg Bartlett

Your two German Shepherds are just like big kids sometimes. They play with your children, chase each other constantly, and fiercely defend their family from intruders. But they have one small vice. They absolutely love to chase squirrels. Sometimes you’re convinced the neighborhood squirrels are planning a strategic attack to lure your dogs away from your home.

Just this last week, for instance, your German Shepherds were playing tug-of-war in your yard when they spotted a squirrel on the fence. Instantly the dogs were alert, and when the squirrel hopped onto the other side of the fence, your dogs took off. They might not be interested in escaping most of the time, but when they have the opportunity to chase a squirrel, no fence will stop them.

So off they go, tearing down the street and barking eagerly as the squirrel escapes up a tree and taunts them. Of course your German Shepherds keep following. Last week you found them three miles from home, still barking at a tree where a squirrel watched them. And sometimes your dogs wander further than that, and occasionally they’ve been missing for days.

But how can you make sure that you’ll be able to get your dogs back? You might not be able to stop their interest in squirrels nor to completely escape-proof your yard, but you can make sure that you know where your dogs are. If you attach a GPS device to your dogs’ collars, you will be able to find out where your dogs are at all times. So if your German Shepherds race off again after a squirrel, you can find out where they are by following the signal from the GPS device and going straight to the dogs’ location rather than searching the neighborhood and hoping they haven’t been stolen.

Furthermore, a GPS device will alert you once your German Shepherds cross over your geo-fence, predetermined boundaries which would probably be just your yard and property. You won’t have to find out two hours after the squirrel teases your dogs that the dogs are gone – you’ll know the moment they escape.

You no longer have to wander around looking for your dogs, trying to find the place where they’re still chasing the squirrel or where they’ve fallen to sleep in exhaustion. With a GPS device on your German Shepherds’ collars, you can know precisely where they are – and ensure their safe return after their squirrel chase is over.

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By Greg Bartlett

One new use for GPS technology that has emerged recently is a GPS tracking system designed for dogs. Some owners believe that they need an extra precaution when leashes and fences are not enough. These features vary, but most are collars equipped with a tracking device that sends out a signal with the animal’s location. These systems can be set to send a signal as often as every five minutes or as little as every hour.

Pet Tracking Collar

The devices also range in prices. A simpler GPS tracking system designed for animals may cost around $100, while a more complex version that includes geo-fencing features might be as high as $500. In addition to the price of the system, there is a monthly fee for the tracking, because these kinds of trackers must be real time instead of passive trackers. This requires an additional fee of $15-30 per month.

Many people confuse GPS tracking with chipping. Chips have necessary contact information and are placed under the surface of the dog’s skin. These chips must be read with a scanner in order to find out the information. In this way it is better to get a GPS tracking system for your dog than to have a chip put in. With a chip, you’re hoping that someone will find the dog and have the chip read. On the other hand, with a GPS tracker, you have the power to locate your dog and retrieve him immediately. Provided, of course, that your pet is wearing his collar. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that a GPS tracking system will ever be implanted in an animal, because there is no way to recharge or replace the battery that is necessary to send out a signal.

However, the GPS tracking systems that are designed for dogs are not very advanced, and pet owners have several concerns about them. One thing to consider is the price. After purchasing the GPS tracking system, the tracking alone will cost between $200-400 a year. When added on top of dog food and vet bills, pet owners may find that they cannot afford this extra precaution. However, that is just one of the problems of this kind of a system.

The signal from the tracking device might be blocked if the animal is found and taken indoors, to a dog shelter for instance. The battery life can also be a problem. The more often the transmitter sends a signal, the quicker the battery dies and each system has its own level of battery power.

These are just a few of the several problems that would need to be worked out before GPS tracking systems for dogs will rise in popularity.

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By Greg Bartlett

Our family has three dogs, and we’re going to get another one this summer. We live in the country, and sometimes we have to go out and find our dogs when they’re not in the immediate vicinity. Thankfully we’ve never really had a problem with our dogs getting lost, but there are a lot of people who have. Hundreds of thousands of dogs wander away from their homes each year, but only about 16% are returned to their owners.

Lost posters and physically hunting for dogs are some of the ways owners try to track down their beloved but wayward pet. A more effective way is with GPS devices, which allow owners to locate a lost pet almost instantly.

GPS devices can be small enough to fit onto a dog’s collar and be worn comfortably by your pet. The devices are usually waterproof and very durable, which allow dogs the freedom to engage in normal activities and not destroy the GPS tracking device. Many of the pet GPS monitoring systems allow owners to set up geo-fences, or boundaries where the pet is allowed to go. If the pet crosses over the line and exits the area, the owner is alerted by phone, email, or text message – whichever is preferred – and can go retrieve the pet. Furthermore, owners can watch their pet’s activities in real time, following every move as they track down the wandering dog.

Pet Tracking Collar

Some GPS devices have additional features, such as an LED light which you can activate through a text message when you get close to your pet. That way if your dog is lost at night, you can use the light to guide you in when you know the general area of your lost pet but not precisely where it is. Other systems allow owners to be notified if a pet’s speed gets too high, such as it would if it is stolen and put into a vehicle.

One family recently located their dog when it escaped out of their yard and got lost in the neighborhood. A look at the GPS tracking device told them right where the dog was, and the pet was safely recovered within an hour.

People who own dogs don’t want their dogs to get lost, but if they do get lost, the owners don’t want to be one of the people whose lost dogs are never returned. But with GPS devices, owners can ensure the safe return of their beloved pet.

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By Greg Bartlett

Whether your dog is the family pet or a working dog or hound, loss of the animal is a concern for the dog owner. Valuable pedigreed dogs are lost daily. The common practice is to have a veterinarian insert an identity microchip onto the dog. This microchip can assist in identifying the dog after he is found, but long anxious hours may elapse before the dog is found and identified. GPS for dogs allows the dog owner to know exactly where the dog is when he is out of sight.

If the dog is a family pet and becomes lost, it is a traumatic time for all members of the family. Finding the dog on the side of a busy street after a passing car has struck it can increase this trauma. If the dog is a working dog, the dog may be out of sight while herding goats, sheep or cattle. Knowing where the dog is at all times allows the handler to monitor the dog’s progress in rounding up strays and give the dog commands to more efficiently complete the job at hand. Hunters spend large amounts of money on good hunting dogs. Add the amount of time and expense in training the dog; the dog becomes a valuable asset. Placing a GPS dog collar on the dog can minimize loss of this asset.

There are two basic types of systems of GPS for dogs. Both hunters and working dogs utilize the first. A small GPS transmitter is attached to the collar of the dog. This transmitter can be set to transmit its location at predetermined times, typically 5, 10 or 30 seconds. A handheld GPS receiver is used to monitor the position of the dog and can tell whether the dog is stopped or on the move. Most receivers have the ability to monitor multiple dogs that are hunting or working. Many of these receivers have the ability to track the progress of the dog through the woods showing which trails the dog took in pursuit of their quarry. An additional benefit to these receivers is that they can be utilized as a standard GPS receiver to insure that the hunter does not get lost in getting to and from the hunting camp.

The second type of GPS for dogs is designed with the family pet in mind. These locators can be set up in a variety of ways. The most common use is with a virtual fence. An area is set up around the home and if the dog strays or is taken out of this area, the transmitter dispatches a signal. These signals are monitored in a central station and when a signal is transmitted, the dog owner is notified by telephone or e-mail alert that the dog has strayed outside its boundaries. Many central stations offer personnel who will stay on the phone with the owner and update the location of the dog until the owner recovers the dog.

Man’s best friend is a valuable asset whether the dog is the family pet or a valuable working or hunting dog. Know where the dog is and have the peace of mind that you will not lose that valuable asset and friend with GPS for dogs.

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By Harriette Halepis

There’s no getting around the fact that most pets are simply part of the family. Pets are there for you when you’re down, they are always ready for some fun, and they provide a lot of comfort for their owners. This is why it’s especially devastating when a pet runs away from home.

Unfortunately, all kinds of pets run away nearly every day. Sometimes an animal just become confused, while other times they have simply wandered too far away from home. No matter what the cause, losing your beloved pet is truly heartbreaking. This is precisely why a GPS pet tracking device is essential.

In many countries throughout Europe, it is mandatory for all pets to have a GPS tracking chip. This microscopic device is often hidden beneath an animal’s fur, and it doesn’t bother an animal in any manner. However, these small tracking chips will only identify the animal and not track it. There are other devices and collars that can be used to track an animal.

Most stray animals that are found wandering the streets end up in some type of animal shelter. Often, these pets are either sold or euthanized if they are not claimed on time. While you can search every local shelter for your lost pet, if your pet has wandered too far away from home…you may never be able to find them.

On the flip side, if your pet is equipped with a GPS tracking device, you will be instantly able to locate your pet wherever it might be. Not only will this save you a lot of time and agony, it will also cut down on the number of lost pets that wind up at animal shelters. While it is not mandatory to equip your pet with a GPS tracking system in North America, it is not a bad idea.

You can locate these special pet tracking devices by doing a bit of quick research. Installing this device will require the skilled hands of a trained veterinarian, though this will be worth both the time and cost involved. Chances are that your pet is a large part of your family — don’t you want to keep your pet safe?

Now, with current GPS tracking technology we can keep all of our pets out of harm’s way. No matter where your curious creature may wander off to, you can be sure that a GPS pet tracker will find them. Whether you have a cat, dog, or guinea pig, your pets can now be found without any kind of hassle.

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By Jackie Gately

Is your dog the one that neighbors greet by name when he arrives, tail wagging, at their back door? Or, is he that nuisance night scavenger, ripping through trash bags in search of a tasty treat? Perhaps your dog celebrates temporary freedom with a race through the brush and swamps of the backwoods. Despite best efforts to keep a beloved pet at home, most families experience the occasional escape. Whether often or infrequent, if your dog is loose, his safety is at risk.

There are many threats in an ordinary neighborhood. A dog that ventures off might fall victim to a speeding car. He may ingest poisons, like antifreeze in puddles, or rancid foods and household toxins in trash. Your dog could have a territory dispute with another dog, or worse, brawl with a wild animal. In cold climates, long periods in sub-zero temperatures might result in exposure or hypothermia. Small dogs are particularly vulnerable to frostbite. And finally, the most desirable of dog breeds are susceptible to dognapping, a trend which is steadily on the rise. The Missing Pets Bureau reported that a whopping 38% of missing animals have actually been stolen.

So, as a loving dog-owner, it makes sense to protect and retrieve your pet as quickly as possible. Taking steps toward making your dog a happy homebody is in his best interest. Here are a few tips:

• Walk your dog on-leash often to curb his wanderlust.
• Allow plenty of playtime with the family, which makes him feel like a “pack” member.
• Provide social interaction with other dogs.
• Invest in a physical or invisible fence to establish safe boundaries.
• Train your dog to respond to commands, like “come” and “stay.”
• License your dog with town authorities for easy identification.
• Attach a dog tag with contact information on his collar.
• Consider a surgical chip that identifies him to authorities.
• Have a recent photograph on hand should you need to post flyers.
• Equip him with a GPS pet tracking device that reports his position if lost.

If he does escape, notify neighbors, the dog officer, and local officials, particularly if you suspect theft. If he is not equipped with an electronic tracking device, scan the neighborhood on foot and by car with a treat in hand to lure him home. Contact animal shelters and vets if he goes missing for long. Post flyers around town to report him missing.

If you invested in a GPS tracking device, you will save hours of phone calls and worry. Simply activate the tracking device to locate your dog, and go “Fetch.”

Jackie Gately is a freelance writer and pet-lover. She can be reached at Jackiegately.wordpress.com.

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Earlier this month, Rocky Mountain Tracking was recognized for its innovative use of video on its website in an online article. If you have been to www.RMTracking.com, you have likely noticed the video host on the bottom right hand corner of the screen who greets you with “Welcome to Rocky Mountain Tracking,” explains why RMT is a leading reseller of GPS tracking systems, and leads website users on a virtual tour, leading them to the compare products page of the website.

“As any company, we experienced the typical website customer spending just 2, 5 or 10 seconds here before they got bored and moved onto another site,” said RMTracking.com President, Brad Borst, from the company’s Fort Collins, Colo., headquarters. “Video gives them something else to look at. It’s a must for any ecommerce business looking to maintain their attention long enough until they’ve had a chance to look more into the site and your products.”

RMT knows that the way to get customers to stay with you is to implement something that grabs their attention. But in contrast to its website-enhancing techniques, it sells GPS tracking devices that do just the opposite. You do not want a GPS tracking device that grabs everyone’s attention. You want a tracking device that gets the job done with as little fanfare as possible.

GPS tracking devices from Rocky Mountain Tracking are not bulky or obtrusive. They do not stand out, demand attention or get in the way. A GPs tracking device like the PT-200, which is the world’s smallest GPS device, gives you real time tracking and location history with full address, date and time stamp. This tiny GPS device packs a lot of tracking power. When it comes to asset tracking, the PT-200 is easy to hide.

You can also use the PT-200 for track even the smallest pets when you pair it with the PT-200 Pet Collar. That is a testament to just how great this device is. People often associate GPS tracking devices with cars, but as you know, even the largest pets are not nearly the same size as a car. The PT-200 fits into a collar that will not disturb or weigh down your pet.

So RMT lets you track assets and pets with no fuss and saves the high visibility for its website.

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