Global Pet Finder

One of the first GPS for dog units to reach the public market, the Global Pet Finder is still one of the best around.  You may find, however, that you can get the same sense of security from some of the other pet tracking options out there, like RoamEO and Garmin Astro, for a better price in the long run.

GlobalPetFinder features include:

• Harmless.  It's non-invasive, requiring no installation or surgical implantation and does not use electric shock on your pet.
• Build a virtual fence of any size.  Upload up to five fence locations for use at any one time.
• Any time your dog wanders outside his boundary, GlobalPetFinder alerts you immediately and provides continual updates to your cell phone, PDA or computer.
• Switch modes to travel with your pet outside the virtual fence without disruption.
• If you lose your animal, simply dial F-O-U-N-D from your phone or PDA to locate your dog immediately.
• GlobalPetFinder monitors temperature, too, so owners will be alerted if conditions become dangerously hot or cold.
• Available to Canadian pet owners, too.
• Cost:  $349.99 (requires $34.99 activation fee and monthly service plan).