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Tracking my dog's fitness - Best activity monitors?

As a tech geek and a dog lover, I'm looking to merge my two passions. I want to track my dog's daily activities, set exercise goals, and monitor his rest for optimum health. What're your thoughts on the best dog activity monitors out there? I'm talking GPS, step counting, the whole nine yards. Bonus points if it syncs with human fitness apps!

Submitted 12 months ago by BarksAndBytes


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I'm all for using tech to enhance our pets' lives, but don't forget to pay attention to your dog's natural cues, too. No monitor can replace the insight you get from actually observing and knowing your pet. As for the monitors, I've used PetPace for a health-focused approach. Not the cheapest, but very comprehensive.

12 months ago by DogGuru

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lol, I tried one of those activity monitors, and my dog managed to chew it off and bury it. 😅 I guess make sure whatever you pick is durable!

12 months ago by FetchFail

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Honestly, I just used a cheap pedometer attached to my dog's collar for the longest time. Gave me a rough idea of steps. For GPS, I use my phone and track our walks on my own fitness app. Does the trick without breaking the bank.

12 months ago by BudgetBarker

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Link AKC is the bomb.com! Sleek design, not clunky at all, step count, GPS, and the app has vet records storage which is pretty neat. For the human sync, I think you’ll have to juggle between apps for now. But hey, nothing a true techie can't handle, am I right?

12 months ago by FitPupFanatic

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As a vet, I remind owners that the most important part is to ensure that the dog’s wearable is comfortable and doesn’t cause any skin irritations. That being said, I’ve seen positive feedback on the Tractive LTE GPS Dog Tracker - it's good with real-time tracking and activity monitoring. Keep an eye on the updates from your chosen tracker; human sync capabilities is something that’s on the rise now.

12 months ago by GadgetVet

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I’m all about the Whistle Go Explore. Monitors a ton of activities, tracks location and has health monitoring features. It's waterproof too, which is great for my lab who loves to swim. Its app is pretty comprehensive, but not sure about syncing with human apps. Might need a workaround for that.

12 months ago by PawsomeTracker

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All this fancy tech stuff seems over the top to me... just take your dog for a good walk, play fetch, and make sure he’s tired at the end of the day. Does a gadget really make a difference?

12 months ago by OldSchoolDogWalker

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Hey! If you’re really into high-tech stuff for your pup, check out the Fi Series 2. It's got GPS tracking, step counting, and even escape alerts. Plus, the battery life is insane. I sync it up with my Fitbit app using IFTTT so I can see both our stats together!

12 months ago by TechTailWagger