ABSTRACT
The Dog Tracking System is an IoT-based smart solution designed to monitor and track the real-time location of dogs using GPS technology. The system utilizes a GPS-enabled device attached to the dog, which continuously collects latitude and longitude data and transmits it to a centralized server through HTTP-based API communication.
The backend system, developed using PHP and MySQL, processes and stores the incoming location data efficiently. A web-based dashboard provides users with an interactive interface to monitor their pets in real time. The integration of Google Maps enables accurate visualization of the dog’s current position as well as its movement history.
This system allows users to register, manage multiple devices, and track several dogs simultaneously from any location. It enhances pet safety by providing instant access to location data and reducing the risk of pets getting lost.
Overall, the Dog Tracking System combines IoT, GPS, and web technologies to deliver a reliable, scalable, and user-friendly solution for pet owners, animal shelters, and rescue organizations.
INTRODUCTION
In today’s world, pet safety has become a significant concern for pet owners due to the increasing number of cases where pets go missing or wander away. Traditional tracking methods, such as manual searching or identification tags, are not effective in providing real-time location information. To address this issue, a smart and efficient solution is required that enables continuous monitoring of pets.
The Dog Tracking System is an IoT-based application developed to provide real-time tracking of dogs using GPS technology. In this system, a GPS module connected to a microcontroller such as ESP32 or ESP8266 is attached to the dog. The device captures the geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) and transmits the data to a cloud-based server through HTTP API requests.
The backend system, built using PHP and MySQL, processes and stores the received data securely. A web-based interface allows users to access real-time location information, view the movement history of their pets, and manage multiple tracking devices efficiently. Integration with Google Maps further enhances the system by providing accurate and user-friendly visualization of the pet’s location.
This project demonstrates the effective use of IoT, web technologies, and GPS systems to ensure pet safety and easy tracking. It is particularly useful for pet owners, animal shelters, and rescue teams, helping them monitor animals efficiently and respond quickly in case of emergencies.

Objectives
• To develop a system that can track the real-time location of dogs using GPS.
• To design a device that sends location data to a server using IoT technology.
• To create a web application to display the live location of dogs.
• To allow users to monitor and manage multiple dogs easily.
• To store and view location history for tracking movement.
• To improve pet safety and reduce the chances of pets getting lost.