So this only works if the finder actually scans the tag? if the finder does not scan your pet is still lost forever?
1137291
"not be notified if it isn't scanned" is that a correct answer? So, if they do scan you get notified of location of pet? I don't think you ever get a notification of where your pet is.
1137292
It is really just an extra precaution. Like putting an extra lock on your front door. Also, it's not expensive.
1137293
That is correct. That is why a name and phone number tag is advised as well.
1137294
You will not be notified of your pet's location if the tag isn't scanned. It is NOT a GPS device.
809767
This is a small rice sized chip you or your vet will need to inject into your dog. You must register it after that. If you do no register this it has no effect if the dog would be found. This can not track your dog down. I'm not aware of any chips that have a gps/tracking feature.
1033238
We have never tracked our dog with ours. We really haven't fooled with it much, but I think the dog has to be pretty close to you in order for the device to pick up. I wish I had bought a GPS one rather than this one.
2031641
Only if the tag is scanned with a phone that has gps turned on. It can not track without being scanned
2027573
It is designed to be scanned by someone who finds your pet, allowing them to contact you. When someone (including you) scans the code, the website comes up with your info and location tracking on the phone (if it is enabled) tells the website where the pet is and notifies you. It is completely passive, any tracking comes from the scanning phone and the website.
965585
There really isn't a way to attach a tag to it but, like a regular flea collar, it is worn easily along with a pet's collar. This is an awesome flea collar and absolutely works! It also lasts for months. You won't regret buying it.
2024787
Some one must scan the tag or place the code number at the website, if they don't have a smart phone capable of scanning bar codes. In other words it is not a realtime gps locator, it takes someone who finds the tag to make the effort to help you locate. However it gets info you want about name, medical condition, extra phone numbers to reach you.
771129
Your phone just has to be turned on and not on the lock screen. Then you can just scan the tag without going into an app.
552238
Don't do this. If the chip is not properly inserted, it will migrate, and potentially might not be scanned, since they only scan the place they expect the chip to be. Get the chip done at your vet by professionals. I have all my pets chipped, and most rescues around here require it. Many shelters will put a dog down in days, before you even have time to find them, and a chip is proof to them that someone owns that dog.
552237
We got a dog from a rescue which had been chipped. She ran away 5 days ago and when she got picked up by the dog catcher they scanned her and we got her back today. We had used a service called "24hour pet watch" its free.
1643191
I can't answer that for you. i can tell you this name tag didn't even last 12 hrs before it fell of my dogs collar and was lost.
583801
It should find anything that it is connected to. I tested it out around the house on its own and it worked finding things in different rooms on different floors and outside. The design has changed now as from memory it only had one button before which made it hard to program and worked OK on one fob but I could not get it to work on two. In the end neither fob would work as I assume I had confused it. Would I try it again? I am not sure; but its worth a try if the supplier has a good returns policy.
798219
Sorry for delay -I was overseas, and had to test. I used my 14K wedding ring, and the scanner could pick it up from about 1" away. I suppose it would matter where you lost it, but it will detect.
597097
It's not worth it anyways. I bought one. My dog got it off his collar the next day. He wouldn't stay still enough to let me scan the tag either to see if it worked. In your case, Sherry, I think it would be to big for a Yorkie unless the tags came in different sizes and I didn't know it.
1468391
Yes. The tags are NDEF Formatted so they work right away. This is also a requirement for them to work with Windows 8 Phones as W8 Phones don't read tags without NDEF Formatting
635003
No. There are two units with the kit it is possible to choose which pet to locate.
329823
Yes, if you unplug the base unit and wait 10 or 20 seconds, the unit will track your pet regardless of where it is in relation to the Home Zone because there is essentially no longer a Home Zone when the base is unplugged. Also, you can page the unit when it is within the Home Zone. The only problem I ever have with this device is if my cat removes the collar....