What GPS tracker I use on my Traildog

I get asked a lot about Mylo. I have had Mylo's dog since he was a puppy and we put a lot of work into training him to be the trail dog he is today. Mylo is a dalmatian. Yes, that seems strange to point out looking at him but I have been asked about him. Mylo loves to come biking with us and he loves nothing more than following bikes in the mountains with his humans. 

As soon as the bikes come out Mylo gets excited. I wouldn't have it any other way. But it is along road to training a good trail dog. 

I will write a full post on what we did to train Mylo But in a quick run thought.

• Worked endlessly on recall
• Did long leash training without bikes
• Made sure to modify voice tones in commands so he can distinguish the commands with ease.  
• Made him feel safe and confident around bikes
• Made sure he knows commands for drinking. Ours is drink drink drink with hand gestures. He can get excited and not want to stop for a drink or snack so this is imperative for Mylo. 
• Hand gestures for some commands 
• Spoke to our vets for help and information
• Started very small with very short trails. 
• Understood his boundaries

We are very lucky with Mylo is what is known as a velcro dog. He wants to know where myself and my husband are at all times. 

But now after years of training, he does have the freedom on trails to follow us.  He will know to take his time on the trails if he likes. I trust Mylo I know I can he is a very well-trained dog but he is a timid dog and can be a bit fearful at times. So I am always close by him. 

With this in mind, I want to talk about a new PAJ GPS PET Finder 4G I have been using for Mylo whilst out and about. 

The PAJ GPS Pet finder 4G is small and fits on any collar but does come with a collar if you like. It is £29.99 for the device and to use PET Finder you also need a subscription to the pet finder portal. This is £4.58 per month or £54.99 for a year's subscription. You just download the app which is available on apple and google play. Other payment options are available with bigger discounts for longer contracts. 

How to use The PAJ PET Finder 4G

The PAJ PET finder 4G is super simple to use. After you have registered your device with PAJ Portal and paid the subscription. Just charge the device with the charger provided and you are ready to get started. 

You just press the on/off button for 5 seconds until the green and blue lights come on. This shows the tracker is on and receiving the GPS signal and you are ready to go.

Log on to the portal and you can start tracking your dog in real-time. It's as easy as that. 

 

What is special about the PAJ PET Finder 4G

• Suitable for all dogs, as it is lightweight and comfortable to have on a collar.
• Simple to attach to your dog's collar.
• Robust device.
• Live location update indoors and outdoors. 
• Alarms via e-mail and push messages.
• You can view all your dogs routes from the last year.
• Waterproof so no matter how wet your dog gets you will find them .
• GPS accuracy of 5-10 metres depending on the GPS reception of the finder.
• Radius alert letting you know you are near your dog.
• Speed alert this will let you know when your dog reaches a certain speed Ie they are in a car.
• Long battery standby mode last 5 days, and in tracking mode 9 hours of GPS tracking. 
• Battery alert so you know how long you have left and when to recharge.
• 2 g and 4g network coverage.
• Geozone Alert You are will be able to set a geo zone or "safe area" around your tracker. Should the tracker enter or leave this predefined area.
• Sound function: you can make the tracker emit a sound to help you find your pup or use it in training your pup. 
• Light function (incl. light sensor): Activate the tracker LEDs will light up if it is dark enough you can turn these off also.

My thoughts 

As you can see this is one helpful piece of kit to have for your trail dog training. This really can help if you lose your dog when you are out on your bikes Or if your dog is liable to run away. 

This can save your dog's life. There is nothing scarier than losing your beloved dog and with PAJ PET Finder you will know where to find your dog if the worst does happen. It really does give you peace of mind when you are out with your dog and it is so simple to use and gives you your dog's location from your phone. 

I can not recommend this enough if you have a trail dog. It is lightweight and simple to use and will become second nature to have when hitting the trails with your pup. Plus it gives you complete peace of mind you know where your dog is at all times. Plus it is really affordable too. 

Mylo's trail dog run of Top chief fort william

Mylo has been playing with the GoPro again and wanted to share his latest adventure with you all. How you like it. 

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Hello I am Mylo the trail dog.

Hi, I am Mylo, 

This is my first post. I am a nearly 5-year-old dalmatian. My favourite thing in the world is to follow bikes on trails. The muddier the better. You will mostly find me following my two humans. We live near to Nevis range, Fort Willam. I am lucky as My daddy built me a van conversion. I can now go on a lot more holidays. I have travelled all over the UK but I do love Peebles Golfie and Laggan Wolf trax. They are some of my favourite places to chase bikes. Most of the time I beat my humans down the trails though.

I have been a very lucky boy. My sister Millie and I have in the past worked with Ruffwear. I love my RuffWear gear. You will mostly see me in my biking bag. I love it. I can carry my own water and treats. As well as a bike pump and other tools. Where would those humans be without me? 

You will find all my adventures in the tab called MYLO that's me. So come and see what I am up to. I will be uploading my Strava... What good trail dog doesn't have strava You can follow me here. 

I am also on Instagram @mylo_traildog so there are lots of ways to see what I am up to. 

Right, I better go. Lots of sleep to be doing today. What I have done my miles this week. So cuddle and sleep is what I want to do. 

Taking your dog on a flight?

Luckily for us dog owners, these animals travel by air better than cats. If the dog is accustomed to car travel, then air travel shouldn't be a problem at all. Use the following dog air travel tips for safe and pleasant aeroplane travel with your best furry friend. Lets face it we want our trail dogs to come with us on big adventures. So here is what you need to do. 

Certify Your Dogs Health before Air Travel

Not only is dog air travel better for your dog if the dog is healthy, but it's actually the law. The law requires that a dog has been certified within 10 days of the trip to be healthy, vaccinated, and free from contagious diseases. This is a very important for any pet travel, large or small.

Avoid Excessive Temperatures

Ensure the safety of your dog during air travel by never flying with your dog while temperatures are too hot. Many airliners put "heat embargos" and/or even "cold embargos" on dog air travel during the summer and winter months respectively. This means that the airliners prohibit dog air travel during these times. This shouldn't be seen as a problem, because the airlines do it to prevent disease or death, and guarantee a safe flight for your dog.

Overseas Dog Air Travel May Involve Quarantine

For international dog air travel, keep in mind that some isolated countries, such as New Zealand, quarantine animals arriving by air. Before traveling and booking reservations, familiarize yourself with the laws, requirements, and procedures of your particular destination. Unless your flight is non-stop, remember that you may have to deal with regulations in multiple places. If this is going to cause your pup too much stress live them at home. It will be better for both of you in the long run. 

Don't sedate Your Dog During Air Travel

Although sedation may seem like a good idea during air travel, it isn't. Sedatives are the leading cause of death or sickness of dogs during air travel. A dog can't receive immediate or professional medical care during air travel, so unnecessary medications do more harm than good. In fact, many airliners reject sedated pets as a safety precaution.

Obedience During Dog Air Travel

Training your dog before airline travel is the best way to ensure a good flight. Unfortunately, even short air travel means hours of separation between owners and their dogs (except for service dogs). Your medium to large size dog will be confined to a shipping crate for the entire flight. Again if this is going to cause your dog any stress do not do it. 

You can help relinquish the strain and discomfort on your dog by preparing him for dog air travel beforehand. Do this by getting your dog used to being inside a travel crate for extended periods of time. Also, make sure your dog works well with strangers, namely in busy, frantic, or uncomfortable environments. This will do wonders for traveling with your large furry companion.

Hope this has helped you.