$79.00
Device (subscription required)Best suited for
- Owners who want real-time GPS tracking and virtual fence / escape alerts.
- Owners seeking health and activity monitoring and bark monitoring for their dog.
- Dogs that can use a clip-on tracker attached to standard collars or harnesses.
Poor fit for
- Owners who are unwilling to maintain a cellular subscription (a subscription is required for connectivity and features).
- Owners in locations without LTE‑M network coverage, since the device relies on LTE‑M connectivity.
Pros
- Real-time live GPS tracking and virtual fence / escape alerts.
- Health and activity monitoring plus bark monitoring.
- IP68 rating: 100% waterproof and dustproof; submersible up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes.
- Cellular LTE‑M coverage in 175+ countries.
- Compact and light: 71 x 29 x 17 mm and 39 g (1.38 oz).
- Battery life listed as up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones and up to 10 days typical use; fully charges in under 2 hours.
- Attaches to standard collars and harnesses via a clip; shock-resistant housing.
Cons
- Requires an ongoing monthly subscription for connectivity and features.
- Battery life varies with coverage and live-tracking frequency.
- Functionality depends on LTE‑M network availability.
The subscription is the product. The DOG 6 hardware is a 39 g clip-on module — 71 x 29 x 17 mm, shock-resistant housing, IP68-rated so it can submerge to 1.5 m for 30 minutes — but every feature that matters runs on Tractive’s LTE-M cellular service, which requires an ongoing plan. Buy the tracker and you have bought a service.
What the plan buys, per Tractive: real-time live GPS tracking, virtual fence and escape alerts, and health, activity, and bark monitoring, with LTE-M coverage listed across 175+ countries.
Battery, as the manual describes it: up to 14 days with Power Saving Zones, up to 10 days in typical use, a full charge in under two hours. The manufacturer notes that life varies with coverage and with how often you run live tracking — live mode drains it fastest.
It clips to a standard collar or harness, so it suits dogs already wearing gear. Skip it if you will not carry a subscription or if your area lacks LTE-M; that is the operating model, not small print.
Safety considerations
- A subscription is required for connectivity; the subscription covers cellular service and all features.
- The device relies on LTE‑M network coverage for connectivity and tracking.
- Waterproof to IP68 and submersible up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes—intended to withstand immersion.
- Battery performance will vary with coverage and how often the tracker is used in live-tracking mode.
Verified specifications
- Tractive
- DOG 6
- 71 x 29 x 17 mm (2.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 in)
- 39 g (1.38 oz)
- shock-resistant housing
- Attaches to standard collars and harnesses via a clip
Sizing & compatibility
Fit depends on your dog's measurements. Measure girth (the widest part of the ribcage) and consult the manufacturer's size chart before buying — a poor fit can cause chafing or let an escape-prone dog back out of the harness.
Related reading
Sources & research
Read our research methodology and editorial standards →
- Manufacturer GPS Tracker for Dogs
- Manual Which tracker is right for my pet? - Tractive Help Center
- Amazon API Tractive GPS Dog Tracker Real-time Pet Location