Possibly the scariest thing you can face as a dog owner is your dog running away or “escaping” and you not knowing where he is or whether he knows how to get back. It doesn’t matter if your dog is just a pet or is a working dog, that dog will eventually get wanderlust and run away—even if just for a short while. Most hunting dogs are very apt to do this once in a while.
Dogs run – that’s what they do – it brings them a great deal of delight to take off running in the wind or just running away from you. If you’re a hunter and your dog takes off through the field chasing a rabbit that caught his attention, he could be long gone before you can even blink your eyes. What can be intimidating is the thought of your dog wandering around lost in an area that he’s not necessarily familiar with and not being able to hear you to find his way back. For you, the answer could well be a dog tracking collar.
The fact of the matter is that as a dog owner, you have two distinct choices when it comes to dog tracking collars you can elect for a GPS type collar where the signals are transmitted from a satellite or you can elect for the Radio tracking collar which transmits from a frequency feed. Both types of Dog Tracking Collars have some features in common which are:
• Transmitters on your dogs collar
• Hand Held receiver
• Lightweight
• Safe in all types of weather
Likewise, each type has its own pros and cons which you should know about to make the right choice for you and your dog:
• Radio tracking collars cost less than GPS collars
• GPS collars are more effective in tracking down your pet than radio collars
• Neither collars will allow you to track your dog if he’s out of line of the site
• Both types of tracking collars are sturdy and can be used in various weather conditions
• Radio tracking collars work in longer ranges than the GPS collar
Dog Tracking Collar Brands
Let’s look at some specific brands of dog tracking collars to allow you to see the features of both:
This is a well-known and trusted name in dog tracking collars and has the following features:
• Tracks from 10 to 12 miles from the range site
• Works effectively with other receives
• Are waterproof and are treated for protection
• Works even if the dog is swimming or is in the water
• Receiver produces beeps when your dog is close by
The Garmin Astro 220 is a dog tracking collar that is widely known and trusted in the industry of GPS tracking collars. Here are the benefits:
• Lightweight
• Colored screen
• Flexible antenna
• Display map
• Can track up to 10 dogs simultaneously
• Tracks for seven miles
After Purchasing Your Dog Collar
Regardless of which dog tracking collar that you elect to purchase for your dog, you might discover (especially with hunting dogs) that they cover a lot of ground. Keeping in mind that all dog tracking collars are designed to only work in ‘sight’ this does affect how you are going to find your dog. If they’ve managed to get themselves into heavy brush your coverage area is going to be limited.
Don’t forget that like any other tool for your dog that you really do need to find out how your dog tracking collar works. Make sure that before you really need to use it in an open area that you take your dog into the privacy of your own back yard and learn how to use the unit and practice understanding the signals you get.
Summary
No one wants to ever imagine his dog being lost in the neighborhood, let alone out in the woods. For added peace of mind and for the safety of your pet, a dog tracking collar is a great idea. It’s a small investment for both your comfort and your dog’s safety.
Posted under Dog Supplies, dog training
This post was written by admin on January 26, 2009
