Dog Tracker Nano

IoT application for smart GPS dog collars

Fetch Digital Ltd., UK.

Request
Development of a highly functional and easy-to-use mobile iOS/Android app for smart GPS dog collars.
Result
Significantly improved satisfaction and loyalty of Dog Tracker Nano customers and consequent sales growth.
Technologies
  • Java
  • SQLite
  • osmdroid
  • OkHttp
Result
Significantly improved satisfaction and loyalty of Dog Tracker Nano customers and consequent sales growth.

Results

  • Measurable Business Growth

    Our client reported a notable increase in customer loyalty, a surge in demand for smart GPS dog collars, and a significant boost in sales following the app's redesign.

  • Enhanced User Engagement

    The application quickly gained popularity among users for its ability to monitor pets in real time, elevating the interaction between owners and their dogs to a new level.

Challenge

Our client – Fetch Digital Ltd. – came up with an innovative idea to design a smart dog collar with a built-in GPS tracker. Dogs can get lost in unfamiliar surroundings during walks or may run away even from the most loving and attentive owners. A smart collar would help track the dog’s location and monitor its activity.

When Fetch Digital Ltd. approached Cogniteq, their business goal was to boost sales of their Dog Tracker Nano — a smart GPS collar. At that time, the company already had a basic version of a companion app paired with the collar to manage the pet. However, the Dog App needed a complete redesign to improve its functionality, usability, and underlying technology.

Fetch Digital Ltd. selected Cogniteq as a technology partner thanks to our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions aligned with both business goals and budget constraints. Our team's deep expertise in native mobile development and extensive experience with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies made us a natural fit for the project.

Our ultimate objective was to redesign the Dog Tracker Nano mobile app to deliver full native performance on both Android and iOS platforms while also implementing entirely new features. Furthermore, our team developed a website from scratch to support and promote the Dog Tracker Nano product.

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Solution

Our developers modularized the Dog Tracker Nano app by creating several new components that significantly enhanced its functionality and performance.

The Dog Tracker Nano app works with a compact GPS tracking unit attached to the dog’s collar. We ensured that the tracker operates reliably 24/7, providing continuous updates on the pet’s location and movement. The unit tracks the dog’s speed and position using satellite navigation, synchronizes accurate time data, and transmits information via GSM networks to a remote server. Pet owners can access this data anytime via an internet-enabled smartphone, giving them full visibility into their dog’s whereabouts.

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Graphs using diverse data

We developed a lightweight custom library for the Dog Tracker Nano app, equipped with a built-in graph generator that allows users to visualize their dog’s data through clear, attractive charts. This solution reduced the app’s memory usage and significantly improved the speed of data rendering. Since we didn’t rely on pre-made graph templates, we had full flexibility during development. The client-oriented library was designed to meet user needs with both speed and adaptability — delivering real-time access to data in a format users can understand and customize. Additionally, we were able to make all necessary adjustments throughout the development process, from modifying the color scheme to selecting different graph types.

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Compass

Without any exaggeration, this is one of the most interesting features of the app. Knowing the approximate location of the dog, you can turn on the Camera View option. Then the Compass shows the direction of the pet's whereabouts and the dot on the screen indicates where you should go, allowing users to easily track down their pets.

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Application testing

Our primary goal was to develop unique software to provide a seamless operation to GPS tracker via its mobile app platform. Therefore, at the testing stage, we thoroughly simulated the app’s operation in real-world conditions. It also means we are now sure the Dog Tracker Nano app will give users peace of mind to know exactly where their beloved pet is at any time.

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Where is my dog?

This module allows users to view their pet’s location and movements on the map in real time. The application detects the distance traveled, speed, and direction of the dog’s movements. We integrated detailed street and satellite maps with global coverage, making it possible to track the pet regardless of terrain or location. Users can choose from multiple intuitive tracking modes — Map View, Camera View, or Compass View — to locate their dogs easily. Additionally, they can create and save walking routes, as well as share the dog’s real-time location via SMS or email. This feature is especially useful if a pet goes missing during a walk, enabling others to assist quickly in the search.

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Track a walk

The application tracks and records daily walks and activities of the dog, as well as the distance and duration of each walk, so the owner can see all exercises their pet gets each day, week, or month (selected by the user).

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Geofence

This module keeps your dog safe anywhere you create a virtual fence by restricting its movements outside the permitted walking area. If the dog leaves the safe zone, you will get a push notification on your phone.

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My walks

This module provides options to monitor the dog's daily walks, allows users to delete walks from the list, and check the starting and ending points of the walk.

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Activity

This module is able to build diverse graphs from the data obtained. It monitors the dog's everyday physical activity, including average running speed, length, and duration of the runs, and turns this data into graphs to illustrate trends.

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Health & wellbeing

The app allows for the setting of goals for the dog's daily exercise and helps control activity levels to improve the pet's physical fitness. It is extremely easier to take care of the dog by exploiting the given module. The user just needs to enter the necessary data to determine the dog's ideal weight and to get supplemental recommendations on grooming, feeding, training, exercising, and walking. Content is available offline as well.

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Multi-dog &  multi-user support

The Dog Tracker Nano app allows users to track multiple dogs simultaneously. Additionally, the app supports access for multiple users, so family members or close friends can help monitor and care for the dog. This shared access feature enhances convenience and ensures that pets are always under reliable supervision.

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