# GPS-Enabled Pet Collars The 'Scollar Mini' Smart Pet Collars are Suitable for Dogs and Cats By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-collars References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/scollar-mini-smart-pet-collar/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scollar/scollar-mini-for-small-dogs-and-cats) Those who want to keep track of their furry friend can make use of the 'Scollar Mini' smart pet collars as an effective way to know where they are at all times and much more. Designed with sophisticated technology within, the 'Scollar Mini' collars offer users the ability to track their pet using the [built-in GPS unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life360-pet-gps) that doesn't require monthly fees to use. The 'Scollar Mini' also offers pet owners the ability to [train their pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-collar), [monitor their activity levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash), keep track of their health and even be used with smart home equipment like doors and feeders to detect when they are within range. The 'Scollar Mini' smart pet collars feature a digital display that displays owner information if a pet becomes lost and is found. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gps-enabled Pet Wearables:** The trend towards GPS-enabled pet wearables is disrupting the pet industry, creating opportunities for pet tech companies to offer connected and smart collars with features like GPS, health and activity monitoring and more. - **Pet Health and Wellness Monitoring:** The trend towards pet health and wellness monitoring through wearables is disrupting the pet industry, creating opportunities for pet tech companies to offer connected and smart collars with innovative features like health tracking and analysis. - **Smart Home Integration for Pet Accessories:** The trend towards smart home integration for pet accessories is disrupting the pet industry, creating opportunities for pet tech companies to offer connected and smart collars that can be used with smart home equipment like doors and feeders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Tech Industry:** The pet tech industry is disrupting the pet industry through the development of innovative wearable technologies for pets. - **Home Automation Industry:** The home automation industry has an opportunity to enter the pet industry through the development of smart pet accessories that can be integrated with home automation systems. - **Pet Care Industry:** The pet care industry is being disrupted by the trend towards connected and smart wearables for pets, creating opportunities for innovative pet health and wellness companies to offer new products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric GPS Canine Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invoxia-smart-dog-collar.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitailz-dog-collar.md) - [Lightweight Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fi-mini.md) - [AI-Powered Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fi-series-3-plus.md) - [AI Canine Health Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotons-ai-lifetrack-collar.md) - [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md) - [Satellite-Connected Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-pet-tracker.md) - [AI-Powered Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpace-health-20.md) - [Satellite-Connected Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-dog-collar.md)