There are plenty of devices out there to help humans track their physical activity, but what you may not know is that the same technology is out there for your four-legged friends! Whistle is a small device that attaches to your dog’s collar and tracks its activity and location. It’s not just for counting steps, though – if you’ve got an escape artist, it can quite literally be a life saver.
Tony Stark is a wonderful dog who decided that he needed to explore the world, so back in July he managed to escape his boarding facility and went missing for two weeks before he was found. When he was placed in a foster home with our volunteers Jessica and Jose, we put a Whistle on him to make sure he wouldn’t give a repeat performance.
With the Whistle on his collar, Jessica and Jose could always keep tabs on Tony. All they had to do was put in their address, and if Tony ever managed to get out, they’d immediately get notifications from the Whistle app and could track his location in real time. Luckily he hasn’t tried to escape since, but it never hurts to have peace of mind that your pup is safely at home even if you’re not.
Whistle has a wide range of features beyond just tracking location and steps. It allows you to set fitness goals for your pooch, and if you’re not sure how much exercise he needs each day, it can give you recommendations based on his size, age, weight and breed. If life gets hectic and your daily walk gets forgotten in the shuffle, the app will give you gentle reminders to help make sure you’re hitting your goals.
Whistle even monitors your dog’s licking, sleeping and scratching, so you can be proactive if a health issue starts to arise. With a battery life of at least ten days, you also don’t need to worry about constant charging.
You can buy a Whistle at https://shop.whistle.com/, and until October 3, you can get $20 off a Whistle GO with the code GO20. Whistle has a monthly subscription fee of $9.95, which we think is a fair price to pay for peace of mind!
Our intrepid explorer Tony is available for adoption – if you’re interested in meeting him, fill out an application today!
