Best Pet Tech for Large Dogs: 2026 Guide

The Tractive GPS Dog LTE is our top pick for large dogs. At 35g it's lightweight despite being IP68 waterproof and built to handle rough play. The clip-on design attaches to any collar width. For owners who want an integrated collar, the Fi Series 3+ comes in large and XL sizes designed for 50-120 lb dogs with a 3-month battery life.

Look for a hopper capacity of at least 24 cups. A 70 lb dog eating 3 cups per day will empty a 24-cup PetSafe Smart Feed in about 8 days. The Whisker Feeder-Robot at 32 cups gives roughly 10 days between refills. Avoid compact 2L feeders — they'll need daily refilling for large breeds, which defeats the purpose of automation.

Yes. The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher uses standard tennis balls and offers 9 distance/angle combinations from 8 to 30 feet. Large dogs can learn to drop the ball back into the hopper for independent play. Motion sensors stop the launcher if your dog gets too close. It's the best way to tire out a high-energy retriever or shepherd without destroying your arm.

Not a special camera, but 360-degree rotation matters more with large dogs. A big dog pacing around the house will quickly move out of a fixed camera's field of view. The Furbo 360 auto-tracks your dog as they move, keeping them in frame. The treat launcher also tosses treats up to 6 feet — far enough to get a large dog's attention from across the room.

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) is a life-threatening emergency common in deep-chested large breeds. Eating large meals too quickly is a known risk factor. Smart feeders with slow-feed modes dispense food in smaller increments over a longer period, and you can schedule 4-6 smaller meals throughout the day instead of one or two large ones. This won't eliminate bloat risk entirely, but it reduces one contributing factor.