Dogs soon to get bespoke Sat Nav collars

11 Mar 08

Soon, the companions of four-leggeds will be able to track the location of their missing pooches — all thanks to a high-tech dog collar based on sat-nav technology.

The lockable collar, which was previewed on the first day of the Crufts Show, is made of anti-cut material to thwart thieves and can trace an animal even if it inside a building.

The device works by sending texts to the owner’s mobile telephone if the dog crosses a fixed boundary.

After receiving the text message, the owner can log onto a website where, using the sat-nav technology of the collar, they can locate the pet’s position. It is hoped that this technology can help families find their lost pooches, and help thwart the regrettably rising tide of dog-theft.

Makers Retrieva say that the collar is due to go on sale in July costing about 200 pounds, plus a monthly fee.

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