RoamEO GPS Dog Collar System

GPS: Not Just for Hikers

Sometimes the most complex technology can be applied to the simplest application. GPS technology is integrated into many parts of our lives today, from cell phones to navigation. We don’t even give it a second thought anymore, yet our lives are the better for it every day. Now it is possible to use this same technology we find so ordinary in a new way, to help us protect one of the most important things in our lives: our pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size collar should I order?

The collar for the RoamEO GPS Pet Location System is a critical component to the proper operation of the system. The antenna for the GPS module resides in the collar. To maximize satellite reception for the GPS module, it is important that the collar is orientated so that the plastic case is at the bottom of your dog’s neck. The collar is designed so that this will occur naturally so long as it is applied slightly loose (but not hanging) on the neck. Here are some considerations when selecting a collar size for your dog: 1. Measure the length of your current collar. Based on this number, you can select the RoamEO collar that best matches the length of your current collar. Please make sure that you take into account your dog’s age and chances for future growth and allow for the collar to be worn slightly loose around the neck. 2. Measure the circumference of your dog’s neck. If it’s easier or practical, you can measure the circumference of your dog’s neck. Again, please remember to account for your dog’s future growth and for the collar to be worn slightly loose around the neck.

How does RoamEO work?

Each RoamEO system has two components: a portable, handheld receiver used by the pet owner and a special collar for the dog. The collar transmits GPS coordinates back to the receiver, where the information is translated and then displayed on the color LCD screen.

Is RoamEO designed to work with cats?

Technically, there is no reason RoamEO would not work on cats. However, the smallest circumference on a collar we currently manufacturer is 12 inches. Generally, this size collar would be too large for most cats. We have received considerable input from cat owners asking for a product like RoamEO for their pets. As a result, we are actively investigating whether we can make a collar small enough to fit on cats.

Is RoamEO available outside the United States and Canada?

Currently, we cannot ship RoamEO outside the United States. All countries have laws governing radio transmissions within their borders, and these laws are usually quite different than those of the United States. We are researching the laws now in the following countries: all of Europe, South America, Mexico, and Australia. It is our goal to make RoamEO available to as many countries as possible.

What set-up is required for RoamEO?

RoamEO was designed to be simple. The only set up required is adjusting the collar for your dog. There is no hardware or software installation required. The system is operational the moment you turn it on.

What is the range of RoamEO?

In line of sight conditions, RoamEO has a range of one mile in all directions. Buildings, trees, and hills can affect the range of RoamEO, although every condition s unique and results will vary. If possible, we recommend that you test for range so hat you have an understanding of this distance in the environment that you will be using your system.

What information is displayed on the LCD screen?

RoamEO was designed with three distinct screen shots. The unit defaults to the screen that was active at shut-down. The first screen provides very basic information, and an additional level of detail is added as you scroll to the next screen. Moving from screen to screen requires only hitting the ‘Screen’ button, should you decide at any time that more or less information is needed. The following information is available: your location, your pet’s location, distance in feet, velocity in MPH, direction your pet is heading, general compass, Electronic Fence (if activated), battery life of collars, battery life of handheld unit, GPS signal strength, radio signal strength, and zoom scale. Examples of these screenshot of the LCD screen are available here.

What happens if my dog goes beyond the range of RoamEO?

RoamEO displays the last known location of your pet. If at any time your pet comes back into the range of the system — whether because you are moving toward him or he is moving toward you — RoamEO will resume tracking immediately.

What happens if I lose a GPS fix on my dog?

Depending on the environment you are in, it is possible that either you or the collar on your dog may lose a GPS fix. If this occurs, RoamEO will show the last known position of the unit, and continue its attempts to acquire a GPS lock. As soon as a GPS fix is re-acquired, the system immediately displays the updated information. If this condition persists, especially on the collar, it may be possible your dog is under some type of covering-man made or otherwise-that is preventing his collar from receiving a signal.

How many pets can I track at one time with RoamEO?

RoamEO is designed to track up to three pets at once. Each pet would require their own collar. RoamEO uses a color system to distinguish between multiple pets on the LCD screen.

What is the GPS Fence?

The GPS Fence option allows you to establish an electronic perimeter for your pet. For example, this could be the perimeter of your yard or your property line. Once established, the fence will reside in the system memory. If you choose to activate your fence when your system is turned on, you will receive an audible warning if your dog exits the fence perimeter. RoamEO still tracks your pet, even without an active fence. You can store a fence in memory without activating it.

Will RoamEO track my pet if he exits the GPS Fence?

RoamEO is designed to constantly track your pet, whether he is inside or outside the perimeter of the GPS Fence.

How do I set up the GPS Fence?

The GPS Fence feature is very easy to set up. It is best if you decide before hand the perimeter you wish to establish for your pet. Then, holding the handheld unit, walk the perimeter you have selected, pressing the ‘Fence’ button at strategic points. This action causes the system to establish GPS fence posts in memory, which serve as the outline of your fence. You may establish up to 256 GPS fence posts, although we would not recommend that. The fence is then stored in memory until or if you choose to create a different fence.

How large (or small) can I make my GPS Fence?

Theoretically, you could make your fence as large as the range on your system in your given environment, or as small as a 10 foot perimeter. The GPS Fence feature was designed to give you maximum flexibility in terms of both shape and distance. Some experimentation may be necessary to establish the most efficient fence for your particular situation. With this mind, we have designed the fence building process to be very simple.

Can I use RoamEO from indoors?

Yes. We have designed RoamEO to allow for you to track your dog from indoors. However, RoamEO will need to be placed close to a window so that the radio signals can be received.

How do I know if the collar will fit my dog?

The smallest collar is designed to fit a dog with a neck circumference of 14 inches, and the largest is designed for a neck circumference of 27 inches. There are four different sizes of collars offered, so it is important to match the collar size for your dog.

Can the collar get wet?

Yes, the collar was designed to be submersed in water for up to 30 minutes. We do not recommend this as a common practice, however.

Does RoamEO require batteries?

RoamEO uses re-chargeable batteries. Power adapters are provided.

How much installation and/or assembly are required for RoamEO to be operational?

Take RoamEO out of the box.Place the collar on your dog.Turn it on.RoamEO is now operational.The only feature of RoamEO that requires any degree of installation is building the GPS Fence. This involves walking the perimeter of your fence outline to program the fence posts into memory. All other features of RoamEO are operational from the moment the system is activated.

How the FURminator deShedding Tool Was Invented

At the heart of the FURminator Professional deShedding™ Product line is the revolutionary FURminator deShedding Tool. The story of how it was developed offers important insight to how and why the FURminator deShedding Tool works better than any brush, comb or rake.

For years, a struggling groomer had been attempting to find the best tool to combat the number one complaint of her customers . . . shedding. After more than a decade of using every possible device in the industry, she worked with her husband and eventually created a unique edge that didn’t cut the pet’s coat, but grabs and removes the loose hair from the undercoat.

Together they experimented with placing the stainless steel deShedding edge in a crude handle. Little by little they experimented with different, more-ergonomic handle designs and more-effective edges. After many modifications they arrived at their most successful design and had it patented.

One thing they discovered in the process was that the grooming tool not only removed hair from loose undercoat, it also brought their pet’s own natural oils up from the bottom coat to the top coat, leaving the pet with a more lustrous, naturally shiny coat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size deShedding tool do I need for my pet?

The smaller tool is more versatile while the larger tools are more efficient. All of the tools have the same tooth design on the stainless steel deShedding edge, with the only difference being the width of the edge itself. Most cat and small dog owners choose the small tool for their pet. owners of large shedding beasts, wanting to remove the most undercoat and loose hair per stroke, will choose either the medium or large yellow tool.

On which dog breeds should the FURminator deShedding Tool be used?

The tool will work on all shedding dogs. A few breeds that are typically not good candidates for the FURminator Treatment are Poodles, Shitzus, Maltese, Bichons, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Irish Water Spaniels.

How often should I use the FURminator deShedding Tool?

Undercoat grows back after about 4-6 weeks. All pets are different, but on an average size dog, if you use the tool for about 10-15 minutes once a week, you can reduce shedding up to 90%.

Does the FURminator deShedding Tool cut the hair?

No, the deShedding Tool does not cut hair; it gently pulls out the fluffy undercoat, leaving the topcoat shiny and undamaged. Most pets enjoy the use of the deShedding tool on them much better than brushes and combs that can scratch the skin and cause pain.

Does the deShedding Tool prevent hairballs in my cat?

Yes. In fact, in the April 2005 issue of Tufts University School of Veterinary medicine’s newsletter for cat owners, the FURminator deShedding Tool was ranked among the best for getting rid of excess hair that causes hairballs.

Do I ever need to sharpen or replace the tool deShedding edge?

Neither sharpening or replacement should be required under normal use. In fact, the small blue tool edge is injection molded into the tool handle and is non-removable. The medium and large tools do offer the option to replace the edge if damaged, but this should not be necessary under normal use.

Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used in the winter or colder months?

A: Since the FURminator deShedding Tool only removes the coat that has already shed from your dog, the tool is fine to use in the winter. You will most likely not have to use the tool as often as you would during heavy shedding months.

Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used to remove mats or tangles?

A: The FURminator Tool is not to be used to remove mats or tangles. The pet’s coat should be completely free of any mats or tangles before using the tool. We always recommend reading the tool instructions before each use.

Monarch Fleece Dog Beds feature high quality quilted and fleece fabrics that look great and are easy to care for. The cover is durable, removable, and machine washable. Decorative piping is included on applicable covers and all beds are constructed with high density orthopedic foam and 100% polyester fill.

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New potential for an ancient relationship.  This FURminator Dog Shedding Brush is amazing!

The world of pet lovers — and that’s pretty much the entire world — has been waiting for a truly effective, inexpensive, easy-to-use solution to the pet-hair-and-dander problem. Now it’s here. It’s the revolutionary FURminator Professional deShedding™ Products, centered around a patented new deShedding tools, and it just might change the world — one pet at a time — so pet-lovers everywhere can enjoy their pets to the fullest.

Remove hair from your pet, not your couch.

The thinking behind the FURminator deShedding Products is simple logic — the more hair you remove from your pet, the less hair you need to remove from your couch, your clothes, your floors, your carpet, your car and your home. But typical pet-grooming products do not address the underlying problem, which literally, is the underlying problem — your pet’s undercoat.

It’s not the hair you see. It’s the hair you don’t see.

Your pet’s undercoat can become a dense mess of loose, dead hair — and the major source of shedding. The FURminator deShedding Products were developed to grab and remove — not cut, but remove — undercoat hair quickly and easily. Your pet will enjoy the feeling the deShedding tool provides.

• Lab-tested.
• St. Bernard-tested.
• German Shepherd-tested.
• Cat-tested and even horse-and-rabbit-tested.

The Solvit Pet Vehicle Safety Dog Harness is designed with your pet’s safety and comfort in mind. Heavy-duty straps attach to a fully-padded, fleece-lined safety vest, and we use only FULL METAL connectors at all the load-bearing points - no plastic buckles here like others use.

The safety leash is made from a special material that is strength-rated, but provides a slight amount of stretch to absorb shock in the case of a sudden stop. Our unique leash design integrates with the vehicle’s seat belt tensioning device, thus providing range of motion while traveling, but in the case of a sudden stop it locks in place to keep pets secure. This design also makes it easy to load and unload your pet, and installs easily in ALL vehicles.

Use of a vehicle safety harness improves safety by reducing potential distractions for the driver.

SSS Monarch Ortho Headrest Dog Beds 

Available in regular and extra thick styles. Cover is removable and machine washable.

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Choice of three colors:

Green	Black	Burgundy

The Lookout II Booster Pet Car Seat is like the original Lookout I but, for added value, has a pull-out tray at the bottom to hold food and water dishes, toys, chews, leash. The Patented Pet Car Seat Lookout II is the perfect booster seat for pets up to 25 lbs. that like to ride with you in the car! Seat belt slot for security. Comfortable foam form with lambs wool interior and nylon quilt exterior that is secured to foam body with elastic. A connecting strap is included for the seat belt to join the harness connection. Use in the house as a bed or in the car as a booster! Use with a harness and strap for pet security.

Optional Travel Pack.

Note: It is recommended that the Lookout Pet Car Seat be used in the back seat.

Snoozer Lookout II Car Seat - Small
15″ x 17″ x 19″, for Pets up to 18 lbs

Lookout II Car Seat - Medium
22″ x 17″ x 19″, for Pets up to 25 lbs.

A Stylish Solution to Making Your Pet at Home in Your Home!

Wood pet stairs to help your small or older pet access the couch or bed.

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Solid pine with cherry stain and polyurethane finish

Our Innovative design converts steps into an easy-to-use ramp.

The pet ramps and step system for skittish pets that won’t use pet steps!

Sturdy cherry-finished pine frame holds pets up to 130 lbs.

Each step is covered with soft, non-slip, easy-clean carpeting.

No assembly required!

Dimensions:

• 2-Step Ramp: 26 in L x 17.5 in W x 13 in H
• 3-Step Ramp: 40 in L x 17.5 in W x 19.5 H

Coil Springs are the heart of this luxurious oval orthopedic dog bed. Layers of foam, fabric, and fleece make this the ultimate in pet bedding. The SSS PetCare™ Coil Spring Oval Bed provides your pet with all the comfort and support qualities that any pet may need, whether for comfort or orthopedic care. Comes with removable, washable cover with a fleece top and blue sides.

26″ X 21″ and 11″ thick

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