What fits, item by item
Tractive DOG 6 Tractive DOG 6 Rubber Clip
ConfirmedThe supplied rubber clip attaches DOG 6 to collars up to 2.8 cm (1.1 in) wide.
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Tractive DOG 6 Tractive DOG 6 USB-C Charging Cable
ConfirmedA USB-C charging cable is included; connect it to a 5 V USB adapter, not a higher-voltage adapter.
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Tractive DOG 6 Tractive DOG 6 Charging Port Cover
ConfirmedTractive Support offers a replacement DOG 6 charging-port cover; the exact waterproof rating and cover dependency remain Unknown because official sources conflict.
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Tractive DOG 6 Tractive Base Station
ConfirmedA Tractive Base Station can define a Power Saving Zone; LIVE Tracking is unavailable while DOG 6 remains in the zone.
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For wearing: the DOG 6 rubber clip
The clip's width limit is a collar measurement, while the minimum 4 kg (8.8 lb) dog weight is a separate product recommendation. DOG 6 itself weighs 39 g. Check all three when moving the device to a new collar or a different dog.
The confirmed relation is to the DOG 6 rubber clip. It does not establish that a similarly shaped clip from a CAT or XL tracker will hold this model correctly. For a replacement, verify the model name on the accessory rather than relying on a product photograph.
For charging and protecting the port: two separate parts
The included USB-C cable is the charging connection; a 5V supply is still required. A cable purchase does not remove the power requirement. Check the adapter output before using an existing charger.
The port cover is not a charging accessory. Tractive provides a DOG 6 replacement when the original is lost or no longer sits flush. Replace the correct part, but do not treat that action as proof of a particular waterproof rating: the cited DOG 6 documents remain inconsistent.
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For battery saving: what the Base Station changes
A Tractive Base Station can provide a Power Saving Zone; Wi-Fi is another supported route. Inside the zone, LIVE tracking is unavailable. The useful buying question is therefore whether you want that zone-based behaviour, not whether the Base Station is a universal tracking upgrade.
- Attachment problem → check the DOG 6 collar clip and strap width.
- Power connection → check the USB-C cable and 5V supply.
- Missing or poorly seated cover → check the DOG 6 replacement port cover.
- Zone-based battery saving → check the Base Station or Wi-Fi setup and its LIVE limitation.
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FAQ
Tractive DOG 6 frequently asked questions
Each answer stays within the facts and sources shown on this page.
01Does meeting the DOG 6 dog-weight recommendation guarantee collar fit?
No. Tractive recommends DOG 6 for dogs weighing at least 4 kg (8.8 lb), while the supplied clip has a separate collar-width limit of 2.8 cm (1.1 in). Check both conditions.
02Can I choose a DOG 6 charger just because the connector fits?
No. DOG 6 requires a 5V USB supply. Check the adapter output as well as the connection; Tractive warns that a higher-voltage supply can damage the battery.