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Your Dog's Microchip Works. The Phone Number Might Not.

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Your Dog's Microchip Works. The Phone Number Might Not.

Shelter data says microchipped dogs go home 2.4x more often, and that the chip is almost never what fails. The ten-minute registration check that is.

Hilly Shore Labs

6 min read·August 17, 2026

How to Choose a GPS Dog Tracker: What to Look For Before You Buy

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How to Choose a GPS Dog Tracker: What to Look For Before You Buy

The 4 GPS dog tracker specs that matter — coverage, battery, subscription cost, and size — before you choose Fi, Whistle, or Tractive. A 2026 guide.

Hilly Shore Labs

5 min read·March 30, 2026

PawBench Gear of the Year 2026: The Best Dog Products We Researched All Year

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PawBench Gear of the Year 2026: The Best Dog Products We Researched All Year

Dog gear of the year 2026: Purina Pro Plan, Casper, Kong Classic, Furbo 360 and Ruffwear Front Range lead the standouts from 10 researched categories.

Hilly Shore Labs

5 min read·March 16, 2026

Best GPS Dog Collars 2026: Fi vs Whistle vs Tractive

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Best GPS Dog Collars 2026: Fi vs Whistle vs Tractive

We ranked 5 GPS dog collars on accuracy, battery, and subscription cost. Fi Series 3 wins. Tractive is best value; Whistle GO for vet integration.

Hilly Shore Labs

14 min read·March 11, 2026

Best Pet Cameras 2026: Furbo Leads 5 Ranked Picks

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Best Pet Cameras 2026: Furbo Leads 5 Ranked Picks

We ranked 5 pet cameras on resolution, 2-way audio, and subscription cost. Furbo 360 wins for treat tossing; Wyze Cam is the no-subscription pick.

Hilly Shore Labs

10 min read·March 8, 2026

The Best Pet Tech for Busy Pet Parents

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The Best Pet Tech for Busy Pet Parents

Automatic feeders, GPS collars, and pet cameras that make busy pet ownership easier: PetSafe Smart Feed, Fi Series 3, Furbo 360 and more, reviewed.

Hilly Shore Labs

7 min read·March 6, 2026

Fi vs Whistle vs Tractive: 2026 GPS Collar Comparison

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Fi vs Whistle vs Tractive: 2026 GPS Collar Comparison

Fi Series 3 wins on battery life (3+ months). Tractive leads on subscription value. Whistle GO Explore excels at vet integration and health tracking.

Hilly Shore Labs

10 min read·March 5, 2026