At Tractive, we’re all about keeping our furry friends safe, healthy, and happy. But who says we’re just a GPS tracker? We’ve gathered some kind words from dog parents in our community – just like you – who are raving fans of our Activity and Sleep Tracking features and just can’t get enough. From tracking walks to spotting health issues early, here are 8 real-life reviews of where your trusty Tractive device can help you take an active role in your buddy’s health and well-being.

8 dog parents on why they love Tractive’s Health features

Besides just GPS tracking, Tractive devices come equipped with a built-in accelerometer (or a motion detector) that helps you follow your dog’s movements – but also track how often they’ve been on the move, and even how well your dog is sleeping.

Including:

  • The distance they cover,
  • The calories they burn,
  • How active your dog is compared to other, similar dogs around the world – including their breed,
  • How much quality sleep your dog’s been getting,
  • And any changes in how active your dog is or in their sleep patterns. Which could signal that something’s not right with them, health-wise.
screenshots from the activity monitoring in the Tractive GPS App

Meaning, for many of our users, the Tractive GPS isn’t just a safety tool — it’s a way to ensure our pets stay healthy, active, get enough exercise, and even discover a health issue much in advance.

Let’s dive into 8 real-life reviews from dog parents around the world and how they use Tractive’s Activity and Sleep Tracking features. It could be an excellent option for you if you’re thinking of helping your dog:

1) Get just the right amount of exercise

Figuring out how much exercise your dog needs can be tricky. Even more so, sticking to an exercise routine over time. But from your dog’s Wellness profile, you can set them a daily amount of active minutes to target per day. Like this happy dog parent shares:

A dog chasing a ball in a park

“It’s just like a human Fitbit for your dog, it monitors his sleep, his activity and wellness and you can get a target amount of minutes to aim for each day to make sure their getting enough exercise.”

– Jen Caul, GB (Source: Trustpilot)

Setting exercise goals tailored to your dog’s needs is a great way to keep them healthy – and also…

2) Get a little healthy competition

Dogs – and dog parents alike – can do a whole lot better staying active with a little healthy competition! Here’s how Activity Tracking helps this dog parent stay motivated to stick to her daily walks and exercise.

A couple walking their dogs at a park

“Having the Tractive on my dog…ensures (she) gets good walks. I’m competitive so when I saw a leaderboard…we had to win! I enjoy reading her little stats chart, it just makes me smile.

(Tractive) is a superb device. Peace of mind mixed with evoking your competitive side: EXCELLENT and quite joyous.”

– Mrs. Catherine, GB (Source: Trustpilot)

3) Figure out how long your walks are

Knowing how far you’ve walked can be surprisingly motivating. With this little window into your dog’s daily activity, your Tractive pet activity tracker can actually help you understand their behavior that much better.

A dog leaping for a ball in a garden

“I’ve used the Tractive tracker for 2 years now. It has allowed me to better understand my pet daily activity, realise how long (his walks) are, and where his friends or centre of interest are.”

– Sandrine, NZ (Source: Trustpilot)

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4) Eat more sensibly

Little steps go a long way when your dog’s health is concerned. Like figuring out how much you should be feeding them – which can depend on how active your dog is, besides their size and age.

But thankfully:

A dog sniffing inside a fridge

“Tractive has helped me understand my dog’s behavior and eating habits through Activity Monitoring. As a result we are both a lot happier. Thank you, Tractive.”

– Deborah Luke, NZ (Source: Trustpilot)

5) Lose weight

Sometimes a dog that’s a bit on the…chubbier side can be cute. But the resulting health issues down the line just aren’t worth it. Luckily, Activity Tracking can be both a motivator but also an important accountability tool – especially when your buddy’s health is concerned.

A Border Collie running through a field

Tractive is helping us to track Baloo’s activity since he needs to lose weight. We are super happy to have this tool to improve Baloo’s health.

– Baloo the Border, CA (Source: Trustpilot)

6) Get potty trained – the smart way

Potty training a dog (especially a young one) is no small task. But some dog parents have learned to figure out their dogs’ sleep cycles through regular Sleep Tracking, which can help you figure out when they might need to do their business.

A sleeping dog, dreaming of their adventures from the day.

“With (my Tractive device), I am able to not only monitor (my dog) Kebin’s movements – but his health and daily activity!

Even his sleep pattern at night which helped his potty training…I will bet you didn’t even think of that!”

– Catherine Beakley, US (Source: Trustpilot)

Who knew that tracking sleep could have such a positive impact on…potty training? Definitely not us! But if you’re curious, here’s how your tracker’s Sleep Monitoring features work:

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7) Spot health issues early

Using a pet activity tracker means you’re using actionable data to figure out if something’s not right with your dog, health-wise. From your buddy’s activity or sleep levels, this data can provide an early warning sign that they might be sick or in pain.

Like this dog parent shares:

A vet explaining what is toxic to dogs

“Besides the GPS function, the app offers an overall score of the dog’s wellbeing based on activity and sleep patterns detected.

I found out my dog is a very very active pup, much more active than I would have expected. Thus, any change detected in these patterns might signal a health problem that is detected earlier.

I 100% wholeheartedly recommend Tractive!”

– Ana, RO (Source: Trustpilot)

Early detection can make all the difference – especially if you figure out your dog’s normal habits. Which can also help you…

8) Figure out when to visit the vet

Especially with your tracker’s system of Health Alerts – which can help you catch on to a change in your dog’s activity or sleep much in advance. Which could mean it’s time for a preventive checkup, before their health takes a turn for the worse.

A woman hugging a Dalmatian on the street

“(Our tracker) gives us peace of mind…and great insights on (our dogs’) activity and sleep levels.

I’m comforted knowing that if they started acting strangely or the data shifted drastically that we could take them to the vet potentially before we would notice something wrong.

Can’t recommend this tracker enough!”

– Eva, US (Source: Trustpilot)

With your dog’s Activity and Sleep Tracking at hand – you can feel more confident in your decisions about your dog’s health. Helping you get them enough exercise, eat better, sleep better, and avoid a hefty vet bill down the line!

Ready to take an active role in your buddy’s health & well-being?

Then consider getting your very own Tractive GPS & Health Tracker for dogs – and rest easy, knowing you’ve got their safety at your fingertips.

That’s why dog parents around the world – just like you – think we’re:

A brown dog wearing a GPS tracking collar

“A great tracking device for dogs. Really interesting to know of my dogs health including activity, rest and sleep.

This is more than just a tracking device, it’s more of an informative health monitor!”

– Mr. Piper, GB (Source: Trustpilot)

packaging of the Tractive GPS DOG tracker

Stay on top of your dog’s wellness

Follow every step in real-time with unlimited range. Get alerts if they wander too far. Keep them happy & healthy with Wellness Monitoring. And let others – like walkers or sitters – keep an eye on your dog too.

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We love seeing success stories like this, where – beyond GPS – Activity and Sleep Tracking empowers pet parents to take action for their dog’s health.

If you’ve got a story to share, we’d love to hear from you via our Trustpilot page, Facebook, or Instagram. Get in touch and stay connected to a wider network of loving, responsible pet parents around the world!