Yes, you need an active subscription to use the FitBark GPS.

You may only activate a FitBark GPS by purchasing a subscription in the FitBark mobile app. Activation may take up to 24 hours.

Check out our current plans here, and our 30-day subscription refund policy here.

Unfortunately not, since activation may require up to 24 hours.

If you don’t need location tracking, the FitBark 2 Dog Health Monitor is what you’re looking for!