Virtual fences use GPS coordinates and maps to create a geofence—in the digital world—around an area. They're used to track or contain animals, like livestock or pets. Virtual fences are a great resource for pet parents who could use a bit of help making sure their pet stays put.
Create safe zones like your garden or local park, so your pet can roam freely within predefined boundaries.
Mark dangerous or off-limits areas such as pools, busy roads, or restricted gardens.
Get notified if your pet exits a safe zone or enters a no-go zone. Be informed, no matter where you are.
Set up fences quickly in the app with just a few taps. Create multiple fences.
How our GPS pet trackers
help millions of pet parents
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Alerts sent per second
We keep our users updated whenever their pet leaves a safe zone so they can act fast.
1m+
Virtual Fences created
Millions of Tractive users rely on this feature to keep their pets safe.
7,860 km²
Virtual Fences total size
From cityscapes to the great outdoors, Virtual Fences span the globe.
How to create a Virtual Fence
- Open the Tractive GPS app: You can either create a Virtual Fence on the Map or in the Profile tab.
- Choose either a safe or a no-go zone. Name your fence and make your shape fence square, circle, or custom-shaped.
- Save and activate
How alerts work
- The tracker monitors your pet’s location within the Virtual Fence zones.
- If your pet crosses a safe zone boundary or enters a no-go zone, you’ll receive an instant alert to your phone.
How to create a Virtual Fence
- Open the Tractive GPS app: You can either create a Virtual Fence on the Map or in the Profile tab.
- Choose either a safe or a no-go zone. Name your fence and make your shape fence square, circle, or custom-shaped.
- Save and activate
How alerts work
- The tracker monitors your pet’s location within the Virtual Fence zones.
- If your pet crosses a safe zone boundary or enters a no-go zone, you’ll receive an instant alert to your phone.
Pet parents say:
"I set up the Safe Zone and within seconds of my dog leaving our property, I had an alert to my phone. Tractive is a lifesaver!"
Tracey
Looking for answers? You've come to the right place.
It's easy! Attach your Tractive GPS tracker to your pet's collar and open the Tractive GPS app. Place a Virtual Fence over the desired area on the map—for example, around your backyard. Make sure the tracker is turned on and that you have an active internet connection. It's that easy! You'll receive an alert anytime your pet crosses the fence boundary.
A Virtual Fence allows you to keep track of where your dog or cat is at all times, and keep them safe. If your dog's in the backyard, you can open the app and check on them. If for any reason they leave the ""safe area"" you'll be alerted automatically. With Tractive, you can use LIVE Tracking to find them immediately. Physical fences don't alert you if your pet escapes. The Tractive Virtual Fence helps you keep track of your furry family member and keep them safe. It helps you prevent them from ever coming into harm's way.
Your Virtual Fence should match a larger area where your pet is safe and allowed to roam, just as in your back yard. Make the boundary realistic and avoid setting it too narrow, as this can trigger too many notifications.