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The Night Tractive's Live GPS Saved My Dog From a Three-Mile Chase

A calm night, a gap in the fence, and 47 minutes of my life I'll never forget. Here's what actually happened when Loki bolted.

An essay by Maren Holloway · 5 min read

Tractive Live GPS Collar

Real-time cellular GPS tracking for everyday dog owners worried about runners
Tractive GPS Dog Tracker Review: Six Months of Live Tracking on a Beagle Mix
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Tractive GPS Dog Tracker Review: Six Months of Live Tracking on a Beagle Mix

Tractive vs Whistle Go Explore: Which Real-Time GPS Dog Collar Wins in 2026?
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Tractive vs Whistle Go Explore: Which Real-Time GPS Dog Collar Wins in 2026?

10 Reasons a Real-Time GPS Dog Collar Is Worth the Monthly Fee
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10 Reasons a Real-Time GPS Dog Collar Is Worth the Monthly Fee

The Night Tractive's Live GPS Saved My Dog From a Three-Mile Chase
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The Night Tractive's Live GPS Saved My Dog From a Three-Mile Chase

How to Set Up Live GPS Tracking for Your Dog in Under 10 Minutes
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How to Set Up Live GPS Tracking for Your Dog in Under 10 Minutes

Tractive GPS Collar: Honest Review One Year Later (The Good, Bad, and Surprising)
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Tractive GPS Collar: Honest Review One Year Later (The Good, Bad, and Surprising)

Apple AirTag for Pets

No-monthly-fee Bluetooth tracking with the Apple Find My community network
Apple AirTag for Dogs Review: No Monthly Fee Pet Tracking Put to the Test
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Apple AirTag for Dogs Review: No Monthly Fee Pet Tracking Put to the Test

AirTag vs Tile for Pets: Best No-Monthly-Fee Bluetooth Pet Tracker Compared
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AirTag vs Tile for Pets: Best No-Monthly-Fee Bluetooth Pet Tracker Compared

10 Reasons to Choose a No-Monthly-Fee Bluetooth Pet Tracker Over a GPS Subscription
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10 Reasons to Choose a No-Monthly-Fee Bluetooth Pet Tracker Over a GPS Subscription

How an AirTag Helped My Neighbor Find Her Lost Dog Two Miles Away
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How an AirTag Helped My Neighbor Find Her Lost Dog Two Miles Away

How to Use an AirTag for Pet Tracking: Setup, Collar Attachment, and What to Expect
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How to Use an AirTag for Pet Tracking: Setup, Collar Attachment, and What to Expect

AirTag as a Pet Tracker: An Honest Review After Testing It on Three Different Dogs
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AirTag as a Pet Tracker: An Honest Review After Testing It on Three Different Dogs

Tabcat V2 Cat Tracker

RF homing locator for indoor cats and small breeds, no subscription required
Tabcat Cat Tracker Review: The Lightweight Homing Tag Built for Cats
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Tabcat Cat Tracker Review: The Lightweight Homing Tag Built for Cats

Tabcat vs Tractive Cat GPS: Which Cat Tracker Should You Buy?
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Tabcat vs Tractive Cat GPS: Which Cat Tracker Should You Buy?

10 Reasons Tabcat Is the Best Cat Tracker for Indoor and Outdoor Cats
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10 Reasons Tabcat Is the Best Cat Tracker for Indoor and Outdoor Cats

How Tabcat Helped Me Find My Indoor Cat Hidden Behind the Dryer
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How Tabcat Helped Me Find My Indoor Cat Hidden Behind the Dryer

How to Track Your Cat Without Paying a Monthly Fee
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How to Track Your Cat Without Paying a Monthly Fee

Tabcat V2 Honest Review: What Cat Owners Need to Know Before Buying
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Tabcat V2 Honest Review: What Cat Owners Need to Know Before Buying

Garmin Alpha Hunting Dog GPS

Off-grid direct-radio tracking that works where cell coverage fails
Garmin Alpha T 20 Hunting Dog GPS Collar Review: Off-Grid Tracking Tested in the Field
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Garmin Alpha T 20 Hunting Dog GPS Collar Review: Off-Grid Tracking Tested in the Field

Garmin Alpha T 20 vs Tractive: Why Cellular GPS Fails Hunting Dogs Off-Grid
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Garmin Alpha T 20 vs Tractive: Why Cellular GPS Fails Hunting Dogs Off-Grid

10 Reasons Hunting Dogs Need a Dedicated Off-Grid GPS Collar, Not a Cellular Tracker
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10 Reasons Hunting Dogs Need a Dedicated Off-Grid GPS Collar, Not a Cellular Tracker

How a Garmin GPS Collar Found My Bird Dog a Mile Into the National Forest
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How a Garmin GPS Collar Found My Bird Dog a Mile Into the National Forest

How to Track Hunting Dogs Off-Grid Without Cellular Coverage
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How to Track Hunting Dogs Off-Grid Without Cellular Coverage

Garmin Alpha T 20 Honest Field Test: Three Hunting Seasons, One Collar
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Garmin Alpha T 20 Honest Field Test: Three Hunting Seasons, One Collar

Fi Smart GPS Collar

Cellular GPS plus activity and sleep monitoring in a single smart collar
Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar Review: GPS Tracking and Health Monitoring in One
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Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar Review: GPS Tracking and Health Monitoring in One

Fi Series 3+ vs Tractive GPS: Which Smart Dog Collar Is Worth the Price?
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Fi Series 3+ vs Tractive GPS: Which Smart Dog Collar Is Worth the Price?

10 Reasons a Smart GPS Dog Collar Beats a Basic Pet Tracker for Active Dogs
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10 Reasons a Smart GPS Dog Collar Beats a Basic Pet Tracker for Active Dogs

How the Fi Smart Collar Changed the Way I Monitor My Senior Dog's Daily Health
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How the Fi Smart Collar Changed the Way I Monitor My Senior Dog's Daily Health

How to Track Your Dog's Health and Location with a Smart GPS Collar
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How to Track Your Dog's Health and Location with a Smart GPS Collar

Fi Series 3+ Honest Review: Is the Smart GPS Collar Worth the Premium Price?
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Fi Series 3+ Honest Review: Is the Smart GPS Collar Worth the Premium Price?

All Reviews

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Tractive GPS Dog Tracker Review: Six Months of Live Tracking on a Beagle Mix
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Tractive GPS Dog Tracker Review: Six Months of Live Tracking on a Beagle Mix

Tractive GPS Collar: Honest Review One Year Later (The Good, Bad, and Surprising)
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Tractive GPS Collar: Honest Review One Year Later (The Good, Bad, and Surprising)

Apple AirTag for Dogs Review: No Monthly Fee Pet Tracking Put to the Test
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Apple AirTag for Dogs Review: No Monthly Fee Pet Tracking Put to the Test

AirTag as a Pet Tracker: An Honest Review After Testing It on Three Different Dogs
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AirTag as a Pet Tracker: An Honest Review After Testing It on Three Different Dogs

Tabcat Cat Tracker Review: The Lightweight Homing Tag Built for Cats
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Tabcat Cat Tracker Review: The Lightweight Homing Tag Built for Cats

Tabcat V2 Honest Review: What Cat Owners Need to Know Before Buying
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Tabcat V2 Honest Review: What Cat Owners Need to Know Before Buying

Garmin Alpha T 20 Hunting Dog GPS Collar Review: Off-Grid Tracking Tested in the Field
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Garmin Alpha T 20 Hunting Dog GPS Collar Review: Off-Grid Tracking Tested in the Field

Garmin Alpha T 20 Honest Field Test: Three Hunting Seasons, One Collar
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Garmin Alpha T 20 Honest Field Test: Three Hunting Seasons, One Collar

Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar Review: GPS Tracking and Health Monitoring in One
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Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar Review: GPS Tracking and Health Monitoring in One

Fi Series 3+ Honest Review: Is the Smart GPS Collar Worth the Premium Price?
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Fi Series 3+ Honest Review: Is the Smart GPS Collar Worth the Premium Price?

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