GPS trackers for two dogs on the same walk

GPS trackers are genuinely useful for dogs with escape tendencies or those taken on off-lead adventures — particularly sighthounds, working breeds, and dogs in rural areas. Worth knowing upfront: they all require a monthly subscription, and they work best where mobile coverage is decent. Before I point you anywhere, a few quick questions: are both dogs the same breed or mixed, what's the main concern — are they bolting, ranging too far, or just splitting up in woodland — and are both already microchipped?

That's a really common combination — a young Lab who's still testing boundaries and a Spaniel doing what Spaniels do in cover. The key thing you need is two separate trackers that both run in the same app, so you're not flicking between two different systems mid-walk. Does the Spaniel ever range very far or is it more that he just vanishes into thick undergrowth and you lose sight of him quickly? And whereabouts do you mostly walk — countryside with reasonable phone signal, or more remote?

Good — that gives me a clear picture. For your setup, I'd go with two Tractive GPS DOG 4 trackers. They're both managed in the same Tractive app, so you'll see both dogs on one map simultaneously, which is exactly what you need. The live tracking updates every 2–3 seconds when you trigger it, which is fast enough to track a moving Lab. For your Spaniel in dense cover, the 'find nearby' feature uses Bluetooth when GPS signal drops, which helps in exactly that situation. The units are lightweight enough for a Spaniel — around 35g — and they're waterproof, which matters for dogs that push through wet undergrowth. Each tracker needs its own subscription, currently around £3–5 a month per device depending on plan. Battery life is roughly 2–7 days depending on how much live tracking you use. The main caveat is that in genuinely patchy signal spots there'll be a short lag — but for the kind of walks you're describing, they'll perform well. You'd buy two separate units and just pair both to your account.

Same model for both — the Tractive GPS DOG 4 works for any size dog over about 4kg, so it suits both a Labrador and a Spaniel without needing a different version. The collar attachment is adjustable and the same unit clips onto whatever collar they already wear. Just buy two of the same, pair both to one Tractive account, and you'll see them labelled separately on the same map. One thing worth doing: name each tracker clearly in the app before the first walk so you're not second-guessing which dot is which when they split.

Good choice for your situation. Search for 'Tractive GPS DOG 4' on Amazon UK — it usually comes in a twin pack option which works out slightly cheaper than two singles, so worth checking that's available. Set up the app before you head out on the first walk so you're not doing it in a field. Enjoy having eyes on both of them at once.