6 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Dog A Smart Collar
Dog collars come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are plain and practical; others have personality (is there anything quite as intimidating as an eight-pound Maltese wearing spikes around its neck?). But technology has turned collars from carriers of ID tags into even more practical accessories. Now, they’re lean, mean, GPS-tracking machines.
In fact, the Fi Collar offers all sorts of benefits for both you and your pooch. A few of these pet perks include:
The ability to know where your dog is at all times
While the aforementioned ID tags give us some reassurance that we’ll find our pet in the event they escape from the backyard (and microchips provide a bit more assurance), GPS takes this one step further. Stop worrying and wondering where the heck Fluffy went. Instead, stalk your dog as much as they stalk you.
More control
When a dog goes missing, we really have very little control. Rather, we’re
forced to rely on the pet’s ability to find their way home or the kindness of strangers to return them to us. A Fi Collar helps give you control, allowing you to take an active part in the search for Samson or Sally.
Peace of mind when your furry friend is with new people
It’s always nerve-racking whenever your dog goes off with someone new. But, whether they’re with a dog walker or a pet sitter or on a pet play date, this collar helps give you peace of mind. You’ll know they’re safe and sound even if you’re not around for the time being.
Protection when traveling
The Fi Collar acts a little bit like travel insurance, at least in canine terms – if your dog escapes from your car at a random truck stop in rural Wisconsin, it’ll tell you where they went. You may already suspect that they’re on the hunt for cheese and now you can intercept Chester before he gets his paws on that cheddar.
Activity tracking
Have you ever wanted your dog to wear your Fitbit so you could pass
their steps off as your own? Well, this isn’t quite the same thing, but it’s close. Track your dog’s activity and learn if they’re getting too little exercise, too much, or if their huffing and puffing is just right.
Connection with other pet owners
It comes as no surprise that a collar so infused with technology gives us the power to connect with each other (after all, nothing has connected the world quite as much as the invention of the internet). The Fi Collar brings pet owners together a few ways. First, it allows your dog to compete against other dogs in a series of challenges. Second, it allows you to integrate with Instagram, sharing pics, or videos of your beloved pal. What do you call social media for dogs? Facebark, of course!
JJ Keeler lives in Colorado with a house full of pets. She owns three dogs, two cats, and a hamster she bought as a bribe to get her daughter to ride the school bus. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and has worked as a professional writer for fifteen years. Her clothes are perpetually covered in pet hair.
