How long does it take to activate, and once the three months expire, can you activate it after your pet is missing?
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I don't think you could really use it in that manner, but you could get in touch with the company to be sure. I think when it is initially activated it needs to be near the base station (or possible on it if memory serves) so if your pet was gone, that would obviously be a problem. Not sure if it can be reactivated without also being near/on the base station. It is not an On-Demand service where you just pay the fee when you need it (i.e. not like renting movies on-demand, more like cable/internet service-personally I think the best analogy is to an alarm-type monitoring service for your home, except it is your pet in this case). I don't think you could really use it in that manner, but you could get in touch with the company to be sure. I think when it is initially activated it needs to be near the base station (or possible on it if memory serves) so if your pet was gone, that would obviously be a problem. Not sure if it can be reactivated without also being near/on the base station. It is not an On-Demand service where you just pay the fee when you need it (i.e. not like renting movies on-demand, more like cable/internet service-personally I think the best analogy is to an alarm-type monitoring service for your... » Read More I don't think you could really use it in that manner, but you could get in touch with the company to be sure. I think when it is initially activated it needs to be near the base station (or possible on it if memory serves) so if your pet was gone, that would obviously be a problem. Not sure if it can be reactivated without also being near/on the base station. It is not an On-Demand service where you just pay the fee when you need it (i.e. not like renting movies on-demand, more like cable/internet service-personally I think the best analogy is to an alarm-type monitoring service for your home, except it is your pet in this case). « Show Less
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It only takes 10 minutes max start to finish to activate. The instructions are very clear and the web site is easy and simple to use. I really can't answer the second part of your question. But, once the Tracker ID is in their system, I suppose you can activate it at any time. Just remember your ID and password. BTW, we LOVE this thing!
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When you first sign up for the Tagg tracker it only takes a few minutes to activate on-line and create an account. And sorry but no, you cannot locate your pet if you do not have an active account. You always want to keep you account current to be able to locate your pet in just minutes. It's only $7.95 for some very much needed peace of mind...It's worth every penny!!!
887193
It only takes a few minutes to activate and you'll never want to be without it. The peace of mind is worth every cent! My Jack ran once and the dog catcher got her.......longest 3 hours of my life! Never again!
887194
Activation is very fast. The subscription is ongoing on a monthly basis after your initial three month subscription unless you decide to cancel. You would have to contact the company to see about reactivating the unit if your dog is lost and you had chosen to cancel.
887195
Activation is as soon as you contact the customer service. It is a minimal monthly fee to keep the tracker active. My dog is a runner/bolter. Once you realize the peace of mind, you won't ever want to be without it. It is worth a few cents a day to keep your pet safe and an insurance policy for your sanity.
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They expire 7, 14, or 30 days after you activate it, depending upon which one you buy (the one you are looking at is a 30 day SIM), regardless of how much you use it, or don't use it, in that time. There is no way to extend the expiration (although they are considering this) so you are forced to buy, insert, and activate a new SIM and you will invariably get a new phone number when you do. The SIMs also have an 'overall' expiration date of around 1 to 2 years which simply means that if you don't activate it in this time, you will not be able to activate it at all. It's like saying juice has a shelf life of 6 months, but has to be consumed within 2 weeks of opening it. They expire 7, 14, or 30 days after you activate it, depending upon which one you buy (the one you are looking at is a 30 day SIM), regardless of how much you use it, or don't use it, in that time. There is no way to extend the expiration (although they are considering this) so you are forced to buy, insert, and activate a new SIM and you will invariably get a new phone number when you do. The SIMs also have an 'overall' expiration date of around 1 to 2 years which simply means that if you don't activate it in this time, you will not be able to activate it at all. It's like saying juice has... » Read More They expire 7, 14, or 30 days after you activate it, depending upon which one you buy (the one you are looking at is a 30 day SIM), regardless of how much you use it, or don't use it, in that time. There is no way to extend the expiration (although they are considering this) so you are forced to buy, insert, and activate a new SIM and you will invariably get a new phone number when you do. The SIMs also have an 'overall' expiration date of around 1 to 2 years which simply means that if you don't activate it in this time, you will not be able to activate it at all. It's like saying juice has a shelf life of 6 months, but has to be consumed within 2 weeks of opening it. « Show Less
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I only used the collar for about a month and then I stopped putting it on my dog. He still obeys perfectly some 3 months later. I have heard from others that sometimes it is necessary to use the collar again as a "refresher." I'm keeping mine handy, but so far I haven't needed to use it.
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Sorry I did not reply sooner. On Nov 8th and thereafter was out of state. Since that have also been ill and dog has been ill. Did not mean to be rude. I have wondered the same question about expiration recently and I have to call Arthur Andrews Pharmaceutical to ask them. Wish I could help you more.
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Hi K,You can call PetSafe directly at 1-866-738-4379 and talk to their Support Staff to discuss options. Depending on when you bought it, it may be under the manufacturer's warranty.Thanks, EZDogFences
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It depends. The system is not as responsive as I expected. It usually takes 8-12 minutes until a notification arrives - and that location is already some minutes old. So if you have a fast traveling pet, good luck. You are dealing with outdated info.The map on the android is not accurate either. Plus, even if you try to locate your pet within the home zone, the map on the mobile device is useless, because it shows the tagg being at the center of the home zone.
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If it's preloaded then you would have to call to actually activate it it only takes a couple min
858907
If the person scans it you will get an email immediately telling you where your pet is. It is just an added protection to your loved one. If they don't realize you will be notified it could help if they are not intending on returning. Personally, any protection I can give to my little dog makes me feel a little better.
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Yes this receiver needs to be activated within 30 days and will be leased andmust return if you cance or deactivate the receiver
320553
You can insert them and activate them. I would go to your vets and make sure they're working after you activate the chips. We haven't had any issues and it only cost us about $35 per dog for chip and activation.
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Hi I love to answer you my friend I bought only one of them on amazon and you have to activate it before 30 days of day that you bought it but there is a seller on eBay what has the same Sim cards for the same price and its never expires and I try it already if you need the link or for any questions about it feel free to chat with me on email my address is Feelfreetochatwithme@gmail.com
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I think the one I had had an exp of 2/2018 so it gives you time to be able to us it. I have 2 homes that my dogs goes between, so I divided it an put it in my own container.
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The one month period starts after you receive and activate the card. It should be automatically activated once you slip it into the sim card slot, if i remember correctly.
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We got a dog from a rescue which had been chipped. She ran away 5 days ago and when she got picked up by the dog catcher they scanned her and we got her back today. We had used a service called "24hour pet watch" its free.
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I have a Weimariner. Tall dog. He is next to it all the time. It won't activate unless there is a body part directly above the sensor. He would have to put his head over it. Mine is a food a holic and has never done this. I would say you will have no problems.
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Yes, if you unplug the base unit and wait 10 or 20 seconds, the unit will track your pet regardless of where it is in relation to the Home Zone because there is essentially no longer a Home Zone when the base is unplugged. Also, you can page the unit when it is within the Home Zone. The only problem I ever have with this device is if my cat removes the collar....
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Hi K, You can call PetSafe directly at 1-866-738-4379 and talk to their Support Staff to discuss options. Depending on when you bought it, it may be under the manufacturer's warranty. Thanks, EZDogFences