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Technology has provided a solution to this dilemma with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/roameo-gps-dog-collar/12548/" target="_blank">GPS tracking devices</a> designed specifically for our four-legged friends entering the market in recent years, but this offering from GEODOG claims to improve on those that have gone before with a new slimline design that's shockproof, easily-adjustable, user-friendly and unobtrusive.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/geodog-0.jpg" title="GEODOG system" alt="GEODOG system"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/geodog-1.jpg" title="GEODOG collar and charging station" alt="GEODOG collar and charging station"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/geodog-2.jpg" title="GEODOG software and collar" alt="GEODOG software and collar"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/geodog-3.jpg" title="GEODOG charging station" alt="GEODOG charging station"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>Having owned one of the more primitive models myself, I can tell you without hesitation that it's not something I felt comfortable leaving on my dogs. The collar itself was fine, but there was a large black box and a small antenna that left me feeling that it could get stuck in brush or thickets and become a possible safety risk for the animal. The GEODOG collar is much slimmer in profile, and doesn't require the bulky control center or the exposed antenna. The collar itself isn't much thicker than a standard dog collar and the weight is an extremely manageable 150-grams (5.3-ounces).</p> <p>The GEODOG system comes with the collar, and a proprietary software which works with Windows-based PCs (XP/Vista/7) as well as Android or Windows Mobile-equipped smartphones.</p> <p>When you notice your dog is missing, you ring the number for GEODOG and you'll receive a text message with the GPS coordinates of the missing dog. The message contains a link to the coordinates on a map, which you can open on your smartphone and use to coordinate your search efforts.</p> <p><div style="width: 530px; height: 360px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20120524162917/http://www.gizmag.com/geodog-gps-dog-finder-collar/21095/pictures#5" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/geodog-4.jpg" width="530"/></a></div></p> <p>The software itself also has a couple of intuitive modes that make monitoring simple. The "Zones" feature acts as a virtual fence, and sends you an SMS message when your dog leaves the predefined zone. The text message includes the direction and the distance your dog traveled from the home. While tracking him, you'll get updated messages every time he moves from his last position by a certain distance (e.g. 100 meters or 328 feet).</p> <p>You can also define reference points - such as property boundaries or roadways - and "No-Go-Zones" to alert you when your dog reaches a defined point. For example, if you have a dog that likes to swim, you can set an alert when he reaches a pond or creek close to your home which gives you a pretty good idea of what he's up to. No worries though, the system is completely waterproof.</p> <p>There are two sizes available - GEODOG L for large dogs with a neck size between 46cm and 52cm, and GEODOG S is for neck sizes between 41cm and 47cm. The company says that the battery will last for a whole week in Stand-by-mode and 24 hours in normal operating mode.</p> <p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917/http://www.geodog.de/" target="_blank">GEODOG</a> system is available for EUR299 (US$378). 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For that would tell the average crook - even here in New Mexico - that coppers could use it to track down the doggy hostage. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Eideard</span> <span class="date">- January 15, 2012 @ 03:30 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-102988" class="a_comment"> <p>will it fit my Boy? </p> <p></p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Anthony's Ranch The Guy</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 02:40 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103036" class="a_comment"> <p>How do I teach my dog to keep his phone charged up? </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">donwine</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 08:33 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103051" class="a_comment"> <p>You can get a new dog for less than $500. Would you spend $2500 for an alarm for a $1000 car? Also, dogs require a licence in most states. As soon as he is found, animal control will return him. That's our tax dollars at work. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">PizzaEater</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 09:06 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103063" class="a_comment"> <p>What my cat we like to track him too?????? </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Richie Suraci</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 09:35 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103078" class="a_comment"> <p>@pizzaeater: first, there are many dogs that cost thousands. But, even assuming a dog pound mutt, the initial cost of the dog is the smallest part of your investment. There's the time and effort you put into training, the emotional investment, the various shots and alterations (spay/neuter) etc. </p> <p></p> <p>As for the person who says let doggie have his freedom, he's your child, not your partner. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Bryan Paschke</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 10:14 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103090" class="a_comment"> <p>PizzaEater, I hope you don't own a dog. It's a pet, a friend, a family member... they can't be replaced by simply buying another one. You have no compassion; you have no understanding of the issue. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">eDave</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 10:19 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103159" class="a_comment"> <p>Brilliant. I want one for my former salesmen. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Mirmillion</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 02:09 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103174" class="a_comment"> <p>Christoffer, so long as you tell the dog it is only an ordinary collar, they'll never know! My dog is easy to fool. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Mark Wilkinson</span> <span class="date">- January 16, 2012 @ 04:16 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103303" class="a_comment"> <p>1. imagine that you are hunting with a pack of dogs...oops, no cellphone service! </p> <p>2. imagine that you are enjoying the sun in a large, forested park...oops, by the time you get coordinates the dog has moved 100 or more yards. </p> <p>3. is there a charge for each call? if so, then what are going to do? call every 2 minutes for an update? </p> <p>4. since the collar and device are attached; you won't be able to have an electronic training collar on at the same time very easily. that would be a great improvement! </p> <p>5. a device that was a cellphone and gps could be set to allow cellphone users to keep track of them. then you wouldn't have to call; saving the company lots of money on people answering the phone. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">notarichman</span> <span class="date">- January 17, 2012 @ 08:18 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103348" class="a_comment"> <p>I use a fence and a leash when my dogs are outside, I've had several over the years and haven't lost a single one. Who lets their dogs run free, except for hunters and that goes with the territory. Other than that, keep your dog on a leash, inside a fence or in the house where they belong. Cars and coyotes are hard on dogs! </p> <p></p> <p>Eric </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">ericl</span> <span class="date">- January 17, 2012 @ 11:17 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103501" class="a_comment"> <p>Let your dog have its freedom? Within reason sure, but it is illegal to simply allow your dog to roam around free, at least in my city it is. There are leash laws. There is always the possibility that the dog could escape and wander off, especially if you have children. I accidentally freed my dog and my father's dog a number of times, not intentionally but due to childish absent mindedness. I left their kennel door slightly open, didnt latch it correctly, etc. My father's pointers were smart, they could work a fence latch, we had to keep locks on them. Dogs like to dig, they could easily get out of a fence, like our pointers did, by digging their way out. With this I could have found the dog in a matter of minutes rather than hours of searching and calling. The neighbors dont usually like dogs wandering through their yards either. Not only is it a help for the safety of your pet, to keep it out of harms way (e.g. angry neighbors, fast cars, other wild or angry animals), but if you live in a city with leash laws it could keep you from getting a ticket... </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Mack McDowell</span> <span class="date">- January 18, 2012 @ 03:52 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-103741" class="a_comment"> <p>If this gave you real time GPS updates to your pc/iphone/android etc, if it were theft proof and unnoticeable to a potential dog thieves eyes I might be interested. </p> <p></p> <p>I can see the power button being snagged or knocked by a branch, bush, rolling about etc. </p> <p></p> <p>In principle this is a great idea - just in need of refinement. </p> <p></p> <p>----notarichman---- </p> <p></p> <p>I'm not sure about overseas - but here in the UK a dog off the lead (thats not aggressive) is normal. I'd like to know how I can get my Rhodesian ridge-back the right exercise on the lead. Dogs love to run around - and ironically are less likely to be badly behaved when not being domineered with a lead. Just take the time to train both the dog and the owner. </p> <p></p> <p>"Other than that, keep your dog on a leash, inside a fence or in the house where they belong." ----- You clearly haven't got a clue, dogs are pack animals with a natural territory outside - not in the house, fenced in, or on the lead. </p> <p></p> <p>Rant Over </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120524162917im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Chris Kedzierski</span> <span class="date">- January 18, 2012 @ 09:53 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-129154" class="a_comment"> <p>Its a nice idea. 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