Victoria Stilwell, famed for her Channel 4 series, It''s Me or the Dog has teamed up with Zoombak to launch its unique assisted-GPS Pet Locator. To celebrate, Victoria has created three easy-to-implement training tips to help keep your very own Hound Houndini in-check. Become a superstar trainer by reading her secrets below:



1) If your dog is a fence-jumper, make it harder for him/her to escape by heightening the boundaries.  It sounds simple, but it is amazing how many people refuse to do this! There are many ways to heighten a fence without it costing the earth or looking unattractive.  Begin your training by setting your dog up for success and not for failure!



2) Ensure you provide enough physical and mental stimulation for your dog throughout the day so he/she doesn’t associate ‘home’ with ‘boredom’.  Hide food around the garden so your dog revels in the hunt. When your dog is proficient at this game, put him/her on a long-lead and play the same games while out on a walk.  He/she will now be more concerned about playing than leaving you for dust.  Remember a tired dog is a happy dog that will have less desire to escape.  



3) Your dog’s safety is paramount, as you need to protect what really matters. Around 100,000 missing pets were found on the streets in 2007 (Dogs Trust UK) so always remember that even the most obedient dog will respond more to his/her instinct than its owner. To make sure that your dog doesn’t become another ‘missing’ statistic, get him/her kitted out with a Zoombak Locator. Not only will this give you piece of mind, it could also save your dog’s life!



To use, simply fit the Zoombak to your pet’s collar, set up safety zones online and you’ll be promptly notified by email and text message to your mobile phone whenever your pet passes the boundaries you’ve set. The device can be tracked in real-time so you can view the exact location of your dog.  Zoombak offers users 24-hour location requests from any computer via the internet, by text message from your mobile phone, or by calling the freephone customer helpline.



The Zoombak locator is a small, light-weight rechargeable device (71g) that is easily attached to whatever you need to track. Managing the device on www.zoombak.co.uk, the company’s secure portal website, is quick and easy.



The Zoombak Locator is available for purchase online from www.zoombak.co.uk  or at Pets At Home Stores nationwide.