Need recommendations for a smart harness for my energetic Border Collie mix!
Started by CollieChris460, 1/19/2026 04:00 PM
CollieChris460
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1/19/2026 04:00 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for a good smart harness for my Border Collie mix, Luna. She's about 45 lbs and super energeticāregular harnesses just don't cut it for our long runs. I want something with GPS tracking and maybe activity monitoring. Any suggestions? Budget is flexible but under $150 preferred. Thanks!
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VetVicky352
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1/19/2026 06:14 PM
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CollieChris460, I feel you! My German Shepherd, Max, is 85 lbs and a total escape artist. I've tried a few smart harnessesāthe Whistle Go Explore has been great for GPS and health tracking. It's durable and waterproof, but check the fit since Border Collies can be lean. Also, consider the Fi Smart Collar; it's lighter and has good battery life for active dogs. Just avoid cheap ones on Amazonāthey break easily!
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LizardLarry135
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1/19/2026 04:58 PM
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lol, I'm more into aquariums, but my friend has a smart harness for her dog. She uses the PetFon oneāit has a camera and GPS, which is cool if you wanna spy on your pup š
. Not sure about durability though. For fish tanks, I'd recommend smart filters, but that's off-topic haha. Good luck!
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1/19/2026 10:03 PM
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As a reptile person, I don't do harnesses much, but I've seen ads for the Halo Collarālooks fancy with virtual fences. Might be overkill for a Border Collie though? For my bearded dragon, I use a smart thermostat, so maybe there's overlap in tech reliability. VetVicky352's advice sounds solid; go with proven brands!
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CollieChris460
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1/19/2026 07:28 PM
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Thanks, all! VetVicky352, I'll check out the Whistle and Fi optionsāleaning toward Fi for the battery life. LizardLarry135, haha, maybe I'll get a camera to see what Luna gets up to! PugPatty680, virtual fences sound intense, but I'll stick to basics for now. Appreciate the help!
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