Traveling? Check Tractive's coverage list before the trip.
Skip it if
You won't pay for a subscription. Tractive needs one. The AirTag holder doesn't, but the AirTag has no live GPS.
The answer in 20 seconds
Dog gone and every second counts.
Tractive DOG 6 clips onto his collar and updates his location every 2-3 seconds in Live Mode.
It needs a Tractive subscription. Dogs above 20 kg need the XL. The battery lasts up to 2 weeks.
In this guide
Your dog is gone and every second of guessing costs you. Tractive DOG 6 clips onto the collar he already wears and shows his trail on your phone every 2-3 seconds in Live Mode.
It needs a Tractive subscription. Dogs above 20 kg need the XL. Pick the size first, then the plan.
Tractive DOG 6: the clip-on that goes live in a search
You keep the collar he trusts and add a 39 g tracker. When he goes missing, switch on Live Mode and watch his position refresh instead of refreshing a map that doesn't move.
Tractive DOG 6 Smart GPS Tracker
Why dog owners pick it
Live Mode refreshes his location every 2-3 seconds
Virtual Fence alerts you when he leaves the safe zone you set
Works in 175+ countries on Premium
IP68 waterproof, with a casing Tractive calls bite-proof fiberglass for mud, rain and swims
Weighs 39 g, so it rides on his collar without a fuss
What to know first
Battery lasts up to 2 weeks with Power Saving Zones on, 6 days without
Needs a Tractive subscription, billed separately from the device
Fits collars up to 2.8 cm wide
Standard DOG 6 or XL? Pick by weight
Tractive sorts its trackers by dog weight. The standard DOG 6 is for dogs above 4 kg. The XL is for dogs above 20 kg (44 lb) and holds a collar up to 4 cm wide. The XL battery lasts up to 6 weeks with Power Saving Zones on (20 days without).
Weigh your dog and match the size.
Measure the collar width. Standard clips to 2.8 cm, XL to 4 cm.
Match the size to his weight and his collar width before you pay for the plan.
The subscription: what it covers
The tracker has a built-in SIM, and the subscription is what keeps it connected. Basic comes in 1 or 2 years and Premium in 1, 2 or 5. Both plans include Live Mode and heart and respiratory rate monitoring. Premium adds worldwide coverage, family sharing, 365-day location history and GPS data export, where Basic keeps 24 hours of history. You can cancel your subscription at any time, and each plan carries a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Tractive lists 175+ countries, wherever its partner networks have 2G or LTE-M coverage, and Canada is on the list. Worldwide coverage is a Premium feature, so pick Premium if you fly with your dog. Check the country list before you go.
Who should buy the Tractive DOG 6
Dogs who already wear a collar they love
Owners who travel with their dog
Anyone who wants a live trail the moment he's missing
Skip it if
Your dog is under 4 kg. Tractive does not make the DOG 6 for dogs that small. Collar wider than 2.8 cm? Check the XL, which holds up to 4 cm.
Fi Series 3 is the collar itself, with a battery that lasts up to 3 months. It replaces the collar he wears. Side by side: Fi Series 3 vs Tractive DOG 6.
Bottom line
In short
Tractive DOG 6 is the easy add-on for a dog with a collar he already wears: live trail in a search, a Virtual Fence at home and coverage abroad. Set Power Saving Zones at home and it runs up to 2 weeks between charges. See every option in Best GPS dog collars and trackers.
