The Newest Smart Collars You Haven’t Heard Of Yet

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By Theo Grant | Pet Innovations Column | The Pet Standard

Let’s be honest most of us are wearing smartwatches these days that track everything from our heart rate to how often we get up to stretch (thanks, sedentary jobs). So isn’t it time our pets got in on the action too?

Enter: the smart collar revolution. No, we’re not talking about GPS-only gadgets from 2019 or glorified LED lights that blink when your dog barks. We mean actual, futuristic pet tech that’s smarter than your last three phone updates combined.

Ready to discover what’s new and next for the four legged members of the household? Good.

Let’s dive into the smart collars you haven’t heard of yet but will absolutely want.

🐕 1. PetPace 2.0 – Vitals Tracker for Vets and Worriers Alike

Price: approx. £180 (subscription required)

If your dog’s health anxiety rivals your own, the PetPace 2.0 is basically the FitBit you didn’t know your cockapoo needed.

Worn like a regular collar, it tracks:

• Heart rate

• Respiratory rate

• Body temperature

• Activity levels

• Stress (yes, really)

What makes it unique? It sends real-time alerts to your vet if any metrics go haywire. Ideal for senior dogs, dogs with chronic illnesses, or the kind of pet parents who sleep better with data. A bit of a splurge but worth it for peace of mind.

Best for: Pets with medical needs or overprotective humans.

🐾 2. Invoxia Smart Dog Collar – AI-Powered Health + GPS

Price: around £150–£200 (available in UK soon)

The Invoxia Smart Dog Collar claims to be the “most advanced smart collar in the world”—and while we generally side-eye big claims, this one actually delivers.

Features include:

• AI-based cardiac and respiratory monitoring

• Real-time GPS tracking with escape alerts

• Activity and sleep tracking

• Vibration training support

• Health reports straight to your phone

It's sleek, not bulky, and frankly looks like something from a futuristic dog fashion week. Currently rolling out in Europe with UK access on the horizon.

Best for: Tech-savvy pet owners who want it all.

📍 3. Fi Series 3 – Escape Artist’s Worst Enemy

Price: from £95 plus subscription

The Fi Series 3 is the next-gen tracker that’s giving microchips an existential crisis. It uses LTE-M technology for faster, more reliable GPS tracking, with a battery life that could outlast your phone by a week (or four).

Highlights:

• Escape alerts if your dog strays beyond set boundaries

• Built-in step counter for pet fitness goals

• Waterproof and chew-proof design

• Optional social features yes, doggy leader boards exist now

It’s US based but ships internationally, and UK support is improving. Bonus: it’s one of the few collars that actually looks good on big dogs.

Best for: Outdoor-loving dogs and adventurous pups.

🧠 4. Pawtrack – The Smart Collar Just for Cats

Price: approx. £125 (includes app access)

Dogs aren’t the only ones getting high tech neckwear. Pawtrack is a smart GPS collar designed just for cats and it solves one of the oldest cat-parent mysteries: where do they actually go all day?

Features include:

• Lightweight, breakaway-safe design

• Built-in GPS with indoor/outdoor accuracy

• Heatmap tracking of your cat’s favourite spots

• Rechargeable battery and real-time alerts

It’s also one of the few collars that understands cats’ unique behaviour like squeezing into small spaces or randomly vanishing for 12 hours.

Best for: Free-roaming moggies with a secret life.

🐕‍🦺 5. Link My Pet Smart Collar – Fitness + Training Hybrid

Price: around £100 (monthly subscription optional)

Link My Pet packs multiple tools into one clever collar:

• Live GPS tracking

• Health and fitness monitoring

• Built-in LED light for night walks

• Temperature alerts if your dog gets too hot or cold

• Two-way audio for voice commands and “comfort calls” (yes, really)

It also includes training tools, like vibration and sound cues, which you can trigger from your phone. Basically, if your dog’s ignoring you, now you can interrupt their squirrel chase with the push of a button.

Best for: Owners who want both safety and behaviour tools in one.

🔋 What About Battery Life?

Let’s talk reality. All this tech sounds amazing—until the collar dies during your weekend hike.

Here’s what to expect from most modern smart collars:

• Fi Series 3: up to 3 months

• PetPace 2.0: around 3–4 weeks

• Invoxia: approx. 2–3 weeks

• Pawtrack: 2–4 days (cats are small, after all)

• Link: 1–2 weeks depending on use

Top tip: If you’re planning long outdoor trips, pack a backup collar or a portable power bank.

Nothing says “oops” like losing signal halfway through the Lake District.

But Are They Worth It?

Smart collars have come a long way in recent years. They’re not just novelty items anymore they’re genuinely useful tools for pet safety, health monitoring, and peace of mind.

Still, ask yourself:

• Does your pet roam, escape, or get lost easily?

• Do they have medical issues or you worry when you’re not home?

• Are you looking to track fitness or behaviour goals?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, a smart collar might be a wise investment (and a better gift than yet another squeaky toy).

🐾 Final Thoughts

Smart collars have officially entered their golden era and while some may still seem like overkill, others offer seriously practical value. From health trackers to GPS masterminds, these collars are changing how we care for our pets.

You may not need a dog collar that texts your vet when Biscuit’s heart rate spikes, but if it gives you peace of mind? That’s a pretty smart purchase.