djflawless wrote: »

Any of ye using any kind of gps tracking on yer dogs?
Was out for a stroll the other day and was tracking the journey with an app on my phone.
Just for the likes of top speed/distance/location on maps etc. Found the dtats for my own walk fairly interesting and would love to know the stats for the dogs.
Any suggestions of whats available on the cheap??

Hi sorry but if you don't mind me asking what app were you using.

I use these...No problems so far.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/GPS-Car-Tracker-Magnetic-Mini-Spy-Car-Vehicle-Personal-Tracking-Device-UK-Stock-/121782099241?hash=item1c5ac75d29

djflawless wrote: »

Could you tell me a bit more about this?
Does it track a journey on a map or just the stats like distance etc?
And if its tracking, what way do i view it on a map?
Also the size on a collar
Thanks

You can program it via PC or by sending commands via text message. You provide the SIM and put into the GPS tracker. There are many modes.... I program it to record the GPS location every 15seconds. These co-ords are stored in the device. Once you need the data you download the logged co-ords and then import into Goggle Earth, or the app that comes with the device. If your handy with Google Earth you can then work out the distance travelled etc.

To use in real time you call the GPS tracker. It responds with a few bits of info...Batt life, GPS Co-Ords, Speed.

There is no collar, you'll have to make a little water proof pouch and make water tight. I put the tracker in a balloon with some bubble wrap and then into a pouch I took off an old hunting belt. Then put on to dogs collar. It works fine and they are cheap. I use 2 on our Fox Hounds, works a treat!