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How To Use GPS with your Pet
Do you own a dog or
cat that is constantly escaping or disappearing? Have
you set up fences and closed windows only to stand helpless
as your dog rushes through your legs and out the door
when the mail person arrives? Or your cat escapes over
the weekend you were away and the neighbor came to feed
her? Even if your pet stays safe when they are home
you may face dangers when traveling with your pet to
camping grounds or other areas.
Pets love to explore and even the most
conscientious owners will find certain pets - especially
dogs like Beagles and other hunting breeds - that routinely
seek adventure out-of-bounds. Outside and alone your
pet will face the dangers of cold weather, traffic on
the roads and even attack by other animals - wild or
not.
Can You Protect Your Pet?
Finding them as soon as possible will
reduce the threats drastically. Getting your pet home
before nightfall when cars are less likely to see them,
the temperature drops and wild animals can roam even
in the city, is key to keeping them from harm.
If you have spent too many days roaming
the streets looking for your pet or suffered the heartbreak
of loosing a pet forever you will appreciate what GPS
technology can do.
What is GPS?
GPS means 'Global Positioning System'.
It is a method of tracking the position of anything
from a car to a child or even your pet. The system uses
surveillance methods set up by the government with satellites
monitoring a tracking device worn by the person or pet.
How Do I Get the Information?
The information can be accessed by your
phone, the Internet or with software you install on
your PC. Some systems also permit data to be delivered
to a cell phone with GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication).
You can set a 'safe zone' on your tracking
device that will only start monitoring your pet's location
if they leave the area. If they leave the zone you will
be alerted. When you are traveling you can reset the
zone boundaries.
The information itself must be tracked
by attaching a transmitter to the collar of your pet.
The GPS system is much more powerful than a typical
tracking collar which has a limited range. However,
you will have to pay for a service provider to monitor
the device and relay the information to you.
If you do choose to use GPS with your
pet make sure it is part of an overall strategy to protect
your pet since the device itself will not prevent your
pet from escaping or encountering harm. If your pet
loves water you will also need to be sure the device
you choose is waterproof.
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