Blog & Guides

Practical dog training, behavior and safety guidance from The Claw Co.

The Claw Co Dog Guidance
All Training Barking Safety GPS Technology

All Articles

GPS dog tracker real-world testing with a dog and owner outdoors
How We Test GPS Dog Trackers: Accuracy, Battery and Coverage
Learn how The Claw Co. tests GPS dog trackers for location accuracy, update frequency, battery life, urban and outdoor performance, weather conditions, and cellular coverage. Read more...
Comparison of real-time GPS tracking app and virtual dog fence boundary outdoors
GPS Dog Tracker vs Dog Fence: Do You Need Both?
Compare GPS dog trackers and dog fences, understand how location tracking and boundary management differ, and learn when using both may provide a more complete safety setup. Read more...
Dog safely enjoying off-leash freedom inside a secure outdoor area with owner nearby
How to Keep a Dog Safe Off-Leash
Learn how to make off-leash activity safer through reliable recall, legal and suitable locations, traffic and wildlife awareness, secure boundaries, GPS tracking, active supervision, and emergency recall training. Read more...
What to Do If Your Dog Runs Away - The Claw Co.
What to Do If Your Dog Runs Away
Learn what to do in the first 30 minutes after your dog runs away, how to organize a nearby search, contact shelters, use microchip and GPS information, share effective alerts,... Read more...
How to Prevent Your Dog From Running Away - The Claw Co.
How to Prevent Your Dog From Running Away
Learn why dogs run away and how to reduce the risk with reward-based recall training, secure fences and gates, updated ID tags and microchips, GPS tracking, appropriate exercise, and practical... Read more...
Dog wearing an identification tag while owner checks a GPS tracking app
How to Choose the Best GPS Tracker for a Dog
Learn how to choose the best GPS tracker for your dog by evaluating accuracy, network coverage, battery runtime, size, waterproofing, app features, and subscription costs. Read more...
Dog and owner outdoors using a tracker as part of a broader safety plan
Does a GPS Dog Tracker Work Without Cell Service?
Learn whether GPS dog trackers work without cell service, the difference between GPS positioning and data transmission, and what happens when your tracker goes offline. Read more...
How long does a GPS dog tracker battery last - The Claw Co.
How Long Does a GPS Dog Tracker Battery Last?
Learn how long GPS dog tracker batteries typically last, what factors affect battery runtime, and practical tips to extend battery life for your dog's outdoor safety. Read more...
GPS dog tracker vs pet microchip comparison for dog safety - The Claw Co.
GPS Dog Tracker vs Microchip: What’s the Difference?
Compare GPS dog trackers and microchips across real-time location, identification, battery needs, and lost-dog recovery to understand why dogs benefit from both. Read more...
Dog safely inside a virtual GPS boundary on an outdoor property
How Does a GPS Dog Fence Work?
Learn how GPS dog fences use satellite positioning, virtual boundaries, warning zones, and training cues to help manage a dog’s outdoor freedom and safety. Read more...