RFID Identification and GPS collars

Dogs find themselves homeless for a variety of reasons. Sometimes those reasons are not the fault of themselves or their owners. Occasionally, unexpected, unpreventable events occur in life that results in loving family pets being dislocated from their owners. Owners, however, can take action in preventing the permanent loss of their dogs. They can choose to get a RFID Identification Chip for their dogs and a GPS collar. You can RFID chip your dog at most vet offices for a nominal charge. Opting to go with a RFID chip can be beneficial because since it is injected into your dog, it can never be lost.It is important to note that RFID chips are for identification purposes only, and cannot find your lost dog, but can provide positive identification in your animals recovery. You will not be able to see the RFID chip implant from looking at the dog because the chips are very small in size. The The RFID implants units have a life span of up to 25 years so there is no need to worry if it will last long enough. Again keep in mind that the RFID implants are not GPS devices and will not locate your lost dog. They will provide to prove positive identification of the implanted animal upon scanning by almost any local veterinarian.

To find a lost dog, owners need to use GPS dog collars. GPS dog collars can assist you in locating your dog as long as your dog is wearing its collar. Make sure that your collar fits properly on your dog to ensure that it will not slip off if your dog were to run away or get lost. There are many different models and manufacturers
of GPS locator collars and one that will fit almost any budget.

I think that it is very important that dog owners have the RFID Identification implant and a good GPS Locator collar, to efficiently aid in the recovery and identification should your pet ever get lost or stolen.

It is important that you know what factors to keep in mind when you choose your dog GPS tracker. Every dog is unique and so is your requirement of a GPS dog tracker so be careful to make sure that your choice suits you and your dog best! All you need to do is to keep these easy tips in mind when you make your choice!

1. Make sure that you know what your purpose behind the choice is. If you are dealing with a hunting dog, be sure to choose a water proof dog GPS tracking collar because your dog is sure to put the collar through a lot of tear and wear and it must be hardy enough to withstand all that.

Moreover, even for other dogs the collar has to be strong enough to take a lot of running around and jumping because your dog is sure to put the collar through all the movement that you can possibly think of! Unless your tracking system has the power to go through it all and come out victorious there is no use for it!

2. The battery longevity and the antenna positioning are also very important. Many collars go out of signal if their antenna goes down to the chest of your dog! It is important that you settle for a collar that stays at the right place so that you can always track down your dog no matter how naughty it is! Moreover, the battery of the system has to be strong and long lasting so that it can serve better and does not run out at crucial times. There must be a proper battery back up to ensure this.

3. Be very careful that the collar you settle for fits your dog the best! You would not want to suffocate your dog with a tight collar and neither would you like the collar to be so loose that it may fall off at any time! Moreover, don't ever settle for heavy collars as it will only agitate your dog, go for collars that are light and make your dog think that it is just another accessory that adds to his magnificence!

4. It's important that you take a quick look through the instructions for setting up the GPS collar and ensure that you can easily understand it. Unless you can follow the instructions there is no use settling for the collar as it will be of no use at all. So always prefer collars that can be set up easily and are actually efficient!

5. Before finally settling for the collar of your choice it is advisable to research a little and talk to those who have already used it. It can give you a clearer picture and their practical experience will actually help you make the right decision!

Once you have followed these simple rules the dog GPS tracking collar that you will choose will surely be the best that you can find for your dog. You can now keep your dog close to you even when you both are actually far apart!