Fitbit for Dogs: 10 Best Fitness Trackers for Dogs
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Fitbits (and similar health/fitness trackers) are great for keeping track of our overall health and for motivating us to achieve our daily fitness goals, but did you know that they exist for dogs too?
From dedicated doggy health and fitness trackers to dual-purpose fitness and GPS location trackers in 1, check out our top picks for the best fitness trackers for dogs below.
Image by Joséphine Menge via Unsplash
Benefits of fitness trackers for dogs
Also known as activity trackers and activity monitors, investing in a fitness tracker for you dog can benefit you in the following ways;
- They enable you to monitor your dog’s overall health and wellness and track changes over time, potentially aiding in the early detection of illness (allowing you to provide valuable insights to your vet, too).
- They can help to manage obesity and keep your dog’s weight under control by way of weight tracking, nutrition calculators and achievement of daily activity goals.
- They help to motivate you to keep fit alongside your dog. Some devices can even be linked to human fitness tracking apps so you can compare your achievements!
- Meeting your dog’s daily activity and exercise goals is great for your dog’s physical and mental health.
- Dual-purpose fitness/location trackers can help to reunite you with your dog quickly if they ever escape or become lost.
- Many doggy fitness trackers also enable you to enter programmable reminders for vaccinations, worming and appointments, making sure you never miss an important doggy date again!
Best dedicated fitness trackers for dogs
Without further ado, check out our top picks for the best dedicated fitness trackers for dogs (without GPS tracking);
Image via FitBark
Key features:
- Monitors activity and sleep
- Monitors mobility and anxiety
- Monitors skin condition
- Tracks distance, calories burned, overall health and behavior
- Includes health goal tracking/alerts
- Links to Fitbit, Apple HealthKit or Google Fit devices
- Rugged and lightweight
- Suits dogs of all sizes
- Waterproof design
- Battery lasts up to 6 months
App required. No subscription needed.
Image via Whistle
Key features:
- Monitors fitness, activity and sleep
- Tracks distance, calories burnt, overall health and wellness
- Monitors drinking/eating habits
- Monitors scratching/licking habits
- Set personalized activity goals and set doggy reminders i.e. vet, meds
- Includes free 'Ask a vet' access
- Includes food portion calculator
- Lightweight, waterproof design
- Suits dogs of all sizes
- Battery lasts up to 20 days
App and paid subscription plan required.
Image via PitPat
Key features:
- Tracks daily activity incl. daily exercise, rest, distance and calories
- Helps to manage weight
- Set and track activity goals
- In-app breed-specific recommendations
- Lightweight, waterproof design
- Replaceable battery lasts up to 1 year (no recharging)
- Suits dogs of all sizes
App required.
No subsciption needed (PitPat Life club optional).
Best dual purpose fitness/GPS trackers
Check out our top picks for the best dual purpose, GPS/fitness trackers for dogs below;
Image via Whistle
Key features:
- Location tracking and alerts incl. escape alerts (updates every 15 secs)
- Monitors fitness, activity and sleep
- Tracks distance, calories burnt, overall health and wellness
- Monitors drinking/eating habits
- Monitors scratching/licking habits
- Set personalized activity goals and set doggy reminders i.e. vet, meds
- Includes free 'Ask a vet' access
- Includes food portion calculator
- Lightweight, waterproof design
- Includes built-in night light
- Battery lasts up to 15 days
U.S./Canada coverage only.
Suits dogs 25lbs and up.
App and paid subscription required.
Image via Tractive
Key features:
- Live location tracking, escape alerts and location history
- Monitors activity incl. distance, active time, calories burned, rest
- Lightweight, waterproof design
- Built-in light
- Battery lasts up 94 hours
- 3 colors available
Worldwide GPS coverage.
App and paid subscription required.
Image via Fi
Key features:
- 24/7 location tracking, escape detection and alerts
- Sleep and fitness tracking incl. steps and distance traveled
- Customizable daily step goals
- Account sharing with family/friends
- Battery lasts up to 3 months (or 2 days in 'lost dog mode')
- Rugged, dog-proof design
- LED night-light included
- Collar included, 4 colors available
- Waterproof
U.S. coverage only.
App and paid subscription required for remote tracking capabilities.
Image via Whistle
Key features:
- Location tracking and alerts incl. escape alerts (updates every 15 secs)
- Monitors fitness, activity and sleep
- Tracks distance, calories burnt, overall health and wellness
- Monitors drinking/eating habits
- Monitors scratching/licking habits
- Set personalized activity goals and set doggy reminders i.e. vet, meds
- Includes free 'Ask a vet' access
- Includes food portion calculator
- Lightweight, waterproof design
- 24/7 battery life with 2 interchangeable batteries supplied
- Smart collar included
- Suits dogs 5lbs + up
U.S./Canada coverage only.
App and paid subscription required.
Image via FitBark
Key features:
- Live location tracking (USA only)
- Monitors activity and sleep
- Monitors mobility and anxiety
- Monitors skin condition
- Tracks distance, calories burned, overal health and behavior
- Health goal tracking and alerts
- Safe place entry/exit (escape) alerts
- Links to Fitbit, Apple HealthKit or Google Fit devices
- Rugged and lightweight
- Suits dogs of all sizes
- Waterproof design
- 3-5 weeks battery life
U.S. coverage only.
App and paid subscription required.
Image via Link AKC
Key features:
- GPS location tracking and escape alerts (USA only)
- Activity level recommendations and monitoring
- Adventure recording and sharing
- Temperature alerts, vet record storage, and health reminders
- LED light for night walks and sound feature to aid in training
- Classic leather or sport collar option
- Up to 2 days battery life
- Waterproof design
Suits dogs 10lbs and up.
U.S. coverage only.
U.S. coverage only.
App and paid subscription required.
Image via LinkMyPet
Key features:
- Live location tracking (USA only), including escape alerts
- Tracks steps, distance traveled, calories and active minutes
- Built-in tones/vibrations to aid in training, + LED night light
- Set exercise goals, save health records, and set health reminders
- Impact-resistant and waterproof
- Temperature alerts
- Up to 14 days of battery life
U.S. coverage only.
App and paid subscription required.
Side-by-side comparison:
Health & Fitness Tracking
GPS
Tracking
Subscription Needs
Battery Life
U.S. only
From $99/year
(for remote tracking capabilities)
Up to 3 months
(2 days in ‘lost dog‘ mode)
*Subscription prices are correct at the time of publishing.
Things to consider when choosing a fitness tracker that's right for you and your dog
Depending on your preferences and fitness goals, here are some points to keep in mind when choosing a fitness tracker that is right for you;
- Waterproof – is the device likely to be submerged while on your dog? Check waterproof ratings are suitable for your dog’s needs.
- Size and design – make sure it is a suitable size for your dog’s collar and consider durability requirements with respect to your dog’s size and activity level.
- Battery life – how often are you willing to charge the battery?
- App and subscription requirements – most trackers require the user to download a mobile app in order for your to track fitness data, while others also require a paid subscription before you can access all of the device’s features – are you willing to pay for a monthly/yearly subscription?
- Fitness tracking capabilities – consider what health and fitness tracking elements you value most as not all trackers monitor the same things.
- Dual-purpose trackers – do you also want to track your dog’s location via GPS? Some devices offer this feature in addition to fitness tracking while others do not. It’s also important to consider GPS coverage (i.e. what regions are covered).
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