Unlocking the Power of Dog Activity Maps with SpotOn GPS Fence

Ever wondered where your dog spends most of their time—or what draws them to certain areas of your property? SpotOn GPS Fence is here to demystify your dog’s habits with the launch of Activity Map, a new feature that lets you track your dog’s movement and behavior like never before.

Activity Maps show you where your dog roams with visual heatmaps. This gives you a deeper look into your dog’s habits, helps you fine-tune your fence setup, and offers critical insights to prevent escapes before they happen. And here’s the best part: no other GPS dog fence offers anything like this.

Whether you're a current SpotOn user or comparing GPS dog fences, here’s everything you need to know about Activity Map—and why it puts SpotOn ahead of the others.

What Is the Activity Map?

SpotOn’s Activity Map is a visual heatmap that shows exactly where your dog spends time throughout the day. Using real-time GPS tracking data, it maps your dog’s movements into three clear categories:

• Inside the Fence: See your dog’s favorite hangouts and paths on your property.
• Near the Boundary: Spot areas where your dog may be tempted to push limits. 
• Escape History: Visualize where your dog went during an escape event.
  

You’ll also get a Containment Rate, which shows the percentage of time your dog stayed within the boundaries of your virtual fence.

This is more than just cool tech—it’s practical peace of mind.

How Activity Maps Help Dog Owners

Whether you're dealing with a curious pup or a seasoned escape artist, the Activity Map feature empowers you with data you can actually use.

2. Identify Problem Areas

If your dog is hanging around the edge of the fence—or near a distraction like the neighbor’s dog or a busy road—you’ll see it in the Near Boundary heatmap. This lets you catch trouble spots before they lead to an escape attempt.

With this intel, you can reinforce training, adjust the fence boundary, or even create a Keep Out Zone in the app to steer your dog away from high-risk areas.

3. Review and Learn from Escape Behavior

In the rare event of an escape, Activity Map becomes your post-game replay. Tap into the Escapes filter and you’ll see a detailed path of where your dog went—and which part of the boundary they crossed.

Maybe it was a weak fence area near a compost pile. Or maybe your dog was tempted by a deer trail in the woods. Either way, you now have actionable data to fix the problem.

4. Measure Training Progress

The Containment Rate gives you a real-time metric of how successful your dog is with the fence. You’ll know if they’re staying inside 95% of the time—or if something’s off that needs attention. It's a valuable tool for dog trainers, too, especially when working with high prey drive or stubborn breeds.

Why This Feature Sets SpotOn Apart

Let’s be clear: no other GPS dog fence comes close to this level of visibility and control.

Most wireless dog fences (including other GPS-based systems) stop at basic boundary alerts or some degree of tracking. They might tell you if your dog left the yard—but not why, how, or where they went.

SpotOn’s Activity Map changes the game. It’s the only system that transforms GPS tracking into a visual, interactive tool that helps you understand your dog’s behavior, improve containment, and prevent escapes before they happen.

And because SpotOn uses True Location™ technology with a GPS antenna that’s 4x larger than competitors, the heatmaps are incredibly accurate—even across large, rugged properties.

A Feature Built for Real Life

Let’s say your dog keeps showing up muddy and you have no idea where they’ve been. Open Activity Map and you might discover they’re spending time along a stream on the far end of your land. Or maybe you find out your dog has been circling the barn a lot more than usual—time to check for critters.

One customer even used Activity Maps to find out their dog was sneaking around the mail carrier every afternoon. With this insight, they set a Keep Out Zone around the mailbox, and the problem was solved in days.

This is the kind of day-to-day peace of mind that makes SpotOn more than just a fence—it’s a smart training and containment system that evolves with your dog’s behavior.

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See It for Yourself

If you're already a SpotOn user with a tracking plan, Activity Map is available right now in the SpotOn app. Read our Intro to Activity Maps or simply tap on your dog’s profile and explore. If you're a SpotOn user but do not have a plan, you can upgrade any time.

If you're still comparing GPS fence options, this is a good moment to ask: Does your current system give you any of this insight? If not, it might be time to make the switch.

SpotOn isn’t just about keeping your dog safe—it’s about giving you the tools to understand, train, and enjoy life with your dog more than ever before.

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