An activity tracker for a dog may be the greatest invention ever, especially if you desire to make sure your pooch is receiving enough exercise that'll keep him healthy and around for years to come. Moreover, if there's such a thing as being able to tell if Fido is getting too much exercise, this handy tracker will tell you that too.

The current Tagg device is used solely as a tracker and uses GPS to keep tabs on your dog's location.

Pet parents can see how active their dog has been on the free iPhone or Android app, or on a desktop through a free Tagg account on the website. Movement is assigned a “Tagg Point” value based on the intensity and duration of the activity, ranging from resting to highly active. Tagg activity points are assigned to one of the following categories:

• Resting – Sleeping, lounging, lying belly-up in the sun
• Light Activity – Rolling over, strolling to the water bowl, stealing food from the counter
• Moderate Activity – Going for a walk, exploring the yard, digging up the flowers
• High Activity – Running, catching Frisbees/balls, chasing squirrels

Battery life of Tagg depends on how close your pet stays to the docking station, but if the battery does get low, you'll receive a text message reminding you to charge the device. It takes about an hour to charge it.

Tagg comes in four colors: white, gray, blue and pink, and attaches to your dog's existing collar with a clip and strap. The rubber strap allows you to attach the Tagg tracker to various sized collars, but it won't work with metal, studded or jeweled collars. The collar is meant to be used for dogs and cats over 10 pounds.

In addition to tracking your pets health and location, the free apps can direct you to local vets, dog parks and pet stores.

So what do you think? Will you be trying this new activity tracker for your pooch? It's good to feel motivated to exercise with your pup more frequently, and your dog's tracker paired with your own may create double the motivation to get out there and walk!

Read more about this cool device on Mashable.