Lost Pet Research & Recovery

09/07/2026

I recently updated my dog GPS article to include the Fi Mini and now Fi has launched another tracker: the Fi Ultra. This newest tracker works via satellite so a good option for people that like to hike in remote areas with their dog. For some reason it only works in the US though. Fi Ultra: https://fitracking.com/ultra.

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03/07/2026

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July weekend!

25/06/2026

There are some good wifi and cell camera deals on Amazon right now if you have Prime. I like the Blink cameras and plan to pick up some new ones. The Blink Outdoor 4 XR offers extended range, which I'm excited to test out. Blink also has Outdoor 4 and 2K+ cameras on sale. I did some research on the different Blink models available, which you can view here if interested: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z6qp6qcdcDB4CXAVwqCrkuEnV4DWlGQJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107050176021940280082&rtpof=true&sd=true. OR view the Blink Outdoor 4 XR here: https://amzn.to/4aOjXEc . As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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29/07/2025

My blog article on testing and research of Dog GPS Trackers is finally done. I decided to go ahead and leave the Whistle tracker data even though they are discontinuing that device. In the future I'll remove Whistle and add more testing on Tractive and the newest Fi collar.

Learn how to select the best dog GPS tracker for your dog. Based on the experience and research of a lost pet recovery specialist.

28/07/2025

I just learned that Tractive bought out Whistle and those devices will stop working on 8/31. If you have a Whistle dog GPS tracker, you have until 9/30 to get a free Tractive device. Here's the link for more info: https://tractive.com/en/fp/whistle.

I literally just finished writing up my blog article where I tested and compared dog GPS trackers Fi, Tractive and Whistle. Guess I might as well go in and edit out all the Whistle data. Fortunately (I guess) Whistle was the tracker that performed the worst and I wasn't recommending it.

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20/05/2025

Luna is helping me test and compare three popular dog GPS trackers: Fi, Whistle Go Explore 2.0 and Tractive Dog 6. What is most important to you in selecting a GPS tracking device? If you would like to see the results as I do the tests or contribute your ideas, you can join my Lost Pet Research project group.

18/04/2025

Just letting everyone know that I am still alive and working cases. I'm staying within an hour of South Hadley, MA, at this time and mostly doing phone consultations. Luna is finally letting me get a few hours of computer work done most days. She was such a crazy puppy that she's actually a much calmer adolescent.

I still don't know if she'll be a good search dog, but she's a great little dog. Unfortunately, she strained a leg muscle a few months ago and it's taking forever to heal. So I bought this cart/bike trailer to take her on long walks every day. It's a little embarrassing for me but she loves it.

28/09/2024

Luna is showing good promise as a cat detection dog though I'm still hopeful that she might like to search for dogs too. It looks like I'm going to have to reach out and find more dog-friendly cats as my kitties are now old and uninterested in an excited puppy. But maybe they'll warm up to her eventually.

18/09/2024

Meet Luna the newest member of the Lost Pet Research Team. We picked her up about a week ago but I've been too busy to post. At this time I'm not available for on-site assistance, but can still do virtual consultations. If you'd like to see lots more puppy pictures and follow Luna's training, you can follow her here: https://www.facebook.com/LunaTheACD/