Track your walks
42
Total walks
18.72 mi
Distance
14h 10m
Time
You've walked
42 times in February!
Your walk history, always there
Every walk logged automatically — totals, streaks, and distance, no manual entry.
New for Pet Parents
Free GPS-tracked dog walks for your own routine.
Start your own walk, invite family, and let everyone see who walked your dog, where they went, and for how long.
No subscription requiredNo paywallNo ads
Free feature in the Tails app.
See It In Action
No more 'did you walk the dog?' texts.
Whether it's your partner, your parents, or your dog walker — everyone stays on the same page, automatically.
PartnerParentsKidsDog walker
One email. Everyone's in.
Email invite. No shared password. Your partner sees every walk, right in the app.
Watch walks happen in real time
Live route, distance, pace, and duration — as it's happening.
How the GPS dog walk tracker works
No collar hardware. Free walk tracking with route, timing, and distance in one timeline.
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Start a walk in one tap
Open Tails, tap start, and your dog walk map begins immediately.
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Track route, time, and distance
See GPS route data, pace, total distance, and total walk duration in real time.
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Share updates automatically
Partners, parents, and dog walkers can share who walked, when, and where from the same timeline.
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Review your dog walk history
Check past routes and activity totals so you can keep routines consistent week to week.
Dog walk tracker app vs GPS dog collar
Looking for the best setup? Collar-first products like Fi and Tractive are usually used for escape-risk scenarios, while a walk tracking app handles daily route logs and family updates.
| Use case | Tails walk tracker app | GPS dog collar | Wireless dog fence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Daily walk accountability and exercise history | Escape alerts and out-of-home location tracking | At-home boundary training |
| Shows route map + walk duration | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| No hardware required | Yes | No | No |
| Useful for family walk coordination | Yes | Limited | No |
Want a deeper breakdown? Read GPS dog collar vs dog walk tracking app.
GPS dog walk tracking FAQ
Is there a free GPS dog walking app?
Yes. Tails includes free GPS dog walk tracking in the iOS app with no monthly subscription for basic walk tracking.
Can I track my dog walker in real time?
Yes. You can see live progress and route updates when a walk is active, plus the completed map and duration after the walk ends.
Do I need a GPS dog collar to track daily walks?
Not always. If your goal is walk history, route maps, and family sharing, an app can be enough. GPS collars are usually better for off-leash escape tracking.
Do I need a Fi or Tractive collar if I only want dog walk history?
Usually no. If your goal is route history, distance, and family walk updates, a walk tracking app can be enough without extra collar hardware. Fi and Tractive are typically better fits for escape alerts and off-leash recovery.
Can I share dog walk updates with family members?
Yes. You can invite family members and caregivers so everyone sees the same walk timeline, including who walked and where.
What's the difference between a wireless dog fence and a walk tracker app?
A wireless fence manages boundaries at home. A dog walk tracker app focuses on route, distance, and walk logs during actual walks.
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Track Every Walk.
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Use Tails to GPS-track your own walks, invite partners or parents, and share updates with anyone who helps care for your dog.
Start and track personal dog walks for free
Invite partners, parents, kids, or your dog walker
See who walked, where they went, and for how long
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