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How to secure a Charge 3 to a dog's collar?

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‎02-19-2021 05:27

‎02-19-2021 05:27

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for how I might secure a Charge 3 to my dog's collar so that I can get a visualisation of where she's run?

 

I typically walk around four miles. She always runs considerably further than I walk as she is off lead for a majority of the time and loves to run and run (and run!); I'm curious to find out just how far she's roamed, and where she's been having the time of her life! 

 

The fixing would need to be pretty robust as she leaps over ditches and crashes through undergrowth: see rona.cockerpoo on Instagram.

 

 

 

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‎02-19-2021 09:54

‎02-19-2021 09:54

Charge 3 does not have built-in GPS to see her route.  You would have to have it connected to phone's GPS, and stay within bluetooth range (about 30 ft), though it would still interesting to try.

Charge 4 does have built-on GPS.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-19-2021 09:54

‎02-19-2021 09:54

Charge 3 does not have built-in GPS to see her route.  You would have to have it connected to phone's GPS, and stay within bluetooth range (about 30 ft), though it would still interesting to try.

Charge 4 does have built-on GPS.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-19-2021 22:49

In response to JohnnyRow

‎02-19-2021 22:49

Thanks for that insight Johnny! 

We had a trial walk/run yesterday afternoon with enlightening results ....

What's notable:

  1. The plotted route was near identical on both devices (thanks to your reply I now know why)
  2. Rona ran further than I walked (as anticipated)

Conclusion

Based on this experience I've decided that I shan't buy a Fitbit for the time being. Perhaps when I can afford to indulge myself and buy one that more accurately plots her escapades, I'll have another go!

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‎02-20-2021 12:59 - edited ‎02-20-2021 13:01

In response to x333xxx

‎02-20-2021 12:59 - edited ‎02-20-2021 13:01

With your Charge 3 using your phones GPS on the dog, the path should be where your phone went, not where your dog traveled. 

You may be interested in the Fitbark tracker  designed for dogs. 

Built in GPS, WiFi and Verizon LTE data. 

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