Tractive Review

Adopting a pet can be a nerve-racking time, with a long list of to do’s and questions; Will they settle in okay? How can you make them feel comfortable? Will they like the food you bought? How long until they bond with you? How can you make them safe?

We have heard these questions time and time again and it is why we are so proud about our partnership with Tractive – a pet GPS tracking service which allows you to view your pet’s live GPS location and helps you learn about their habits – so you can be sure to tick peace of mind off your list.

Not only is this a nifty and useful tool, for reasons such as the bark tracker and the heart monitoring updates but it is also non-negotiable for rescue dogs who are settling into new environments and those potentially nervous about their environments. It is never worth the risk – we have heard one too many times about a dog who has been spooked by a noise and has run for cover or has lost their way whilst bombing around on an adventure or found the hole in the garden you’ve been meaning to block up. Tractive is the back up solution to those worries – alongside following extreme caution (checking the garden, using a non slip harness from day one etc) whilst your dog settles in and beyond.

How does the GPS Tracker work?

The Tracker attaches to your dog’s collar or harness (don’t worry there are a range of colours to choose from!) and uses an internal sim card to connect to cell towers and report back to the tracker and ultimately, the paired up app on your smartphone.

You can use the Live tracker mode function to see where they are in real time or look back on their location history. Even better, you can also use the app to “fence off” certain areas – like the boundary of your garden so you will be instantly notified if they step outside of this.

What other functions does it have?

There are lots of benefits to the Tracker that aren’t just the GPS function. The device can also receive data when it comes to tracking heart and respiratory rates, barking and sleep patterns which is a game changer when it comes to tracking a change in their health or behaviour.

How do ROLDA UK adopters benefit?

When you adopt a dog from ROLDA, you get a free tracker device when you sign up to any of Tractive’s subscriptions – you need these to activate the tracker but it saves you on the cost of the tracker itself. At the point of reserving your dog for adoption, we will send you a unique code to claim your free tracker and a link to start the subscription. This means you will have the tracker in time BEFORE your dog’s arrival.

Other benefits?

Heading away for a few hours? Leaving them with a trusted family member for a weekend? Using the app means you can still keep tabs on your beloved pooch and see what they’ve been up to – as long as the tracker stays on your pet when you are away.
And plus, we think Riley looks rather fetching wearing his, don’t you?