As technology is increasingly finding its way to improve every aspect of our lives, it isn’t surprising that people are turning to it to keep their loved ones safe. I’m not talking about those small screaming humans that always seem to be sat near me when I go for lunch (I must stop having lunch with my sister and her 3year old) but the four-legged barking kind.

In a world of smart phones and smart homes you can now upgrade your dog to become a smart dog, I’m not saying your furry friend will suddenly be able to complete The Times crossword but you will be able to monitor your pet’s activity, especially useful if your doggo is a bit of a fatty, and track their location in real-time. The Dog Tracker Nano claims to be the UK's most effective live GPS dog tracker and activity monitor, it features solid waterproof casing to 1 metre Rivers, suitable for lakes, rain and muddy puddles and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 5 days between charges but averages around 3-4 days for more active dogs. It weighs under 70 grams so even the smallest dogs shouldn’t be bothered by the weight but it is rather bulky which has the potential to annoy the more precious of pooches when first installed.

You can track your dogs every step with unlimited range, you can see where they are wherever there is detailed satellite and street maps, the tracker features a view cam and compass directions to even help find your dog in the dark. You can set up virtual safety zones with audible alerts that will notify you when you dog moves out of the safe zone, for example your garden. The Dog Tracker Nano is easy to install and set up, it screws into place so you don’t have to worry about it coming off as you dog bounds around the park, the app works well, it isn’t perfect with a few glitches but it’s getting better with every update. The only other thing that annoyed me is the awkwardness of the charger, it’s a fiddly clip that was a pain in the backside to get on, there has got to be a simpler way.

 Aside from that the Dog Tracker Nano is a functional piece of tech, that gives you piece of mind of your dog’s whereabouts as well as an insight into their level of activity. RRP £145 including one year subscription.

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4 out of 5

Pros

Real-time GPS stream

Unlimited range

Detailed satellite and street maps

View cam and compass directions

Multiple dogs and multiple users

Weatherproof

Cons

Fiddly charger