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Gonna leave that other thread behind.
Need a GPS unit for at least one dog, almost certainly another in the future. Would like GPS tracking, correction, beeper, and a decent screen that works in the field.
Also, anyone use Apple tags on a pooch?
Gonna move on this asap, so would appreciate any input or recommendations.
Thanks all ...
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Not sure which kind that guy on Mtn men that chases mountain lions uses, he knows exactly where they are ridges away… maybe look at what the trackers use.
Sorry about the pup. GL.
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Rick been following your saga I run two dogs and use Garmin products. I run the Garmin alphas. Id stay away from apple tags for hunting. They work ok in urban settings but cough up the money and buy a dedicated gps hunting collars. I always put light weight blaze orange vests on dogs in hotter weather and heavier version in snow so they are much easier to find too. Something to think about These guys are great to deal with. Give them a call and express your needs and they can guide you https://www.gundogsupply.com/dog-training-collars-buyers-guide.html?megamenumenu
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I Rick been following your saga I run two dogs and use Garmin products. I run the Garmin alphas. Id stay away from apple tags for hunting. They work ok in urban settings but cough up the money and buy a dedicated gps hunting collars. I always put light weight blaze orange vests on dogs in hotter weather and heavier version in snow so they are much easier to find too. Something to think about These guys are great to deal with. Give them a call and express your needs and they can guide you https://www.gundogsupply.com/dog-training-collars-buyers-guide.html?megamenumenuI'm the same with Garmin collars and also highly recommend the link provided. They are good people, I have been using them for years.
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Rick been following your saga I run two dogs and use Garmin products. I run the Garmin alphas. Id stay away from apple tags for hunting. They work ok in urban settings but cough up the money and buy a dedicated gps hunting collars. I always put light weight blaze orange vests on dogs in hotter weather and heavier version in snow so they are much easier to find too. Something to think about These guys are great to deal with. Give them a call and express your needs and they can guide you https://www.gundogsupply.com/dog-training-collars-buyers-guide.html?megamenumenuWOW, I forgot all about that place. Great resource, thanks for sharing and the reminder.
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Garmin Astro 430 Handheld: LinkYou can probably get it a little cheaper than at Ray Allen, but I like dealing with them. Phil
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Son and pretty much all the other bear hunters he runs with use the Garmin Alphas.
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Done.
Garmin Alpha 200/TT15X.
Arriving Thursday and on Jet’s neck Friday.
Thanks all.
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Rick,
I run the Garmin Alpha 200 for both my GSP’s. The unit is wonderful. PM me if you have any questions about how to set it up. You’ve been on my mind and in my prayers.
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"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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From my digging into this in the past:
Garmin Alphas are a good GPS unit with some training abilities.
Garmin Pro 550 Plus is a good training collar with GPS abilities.
Myself, I'm going to cough up for the 550 Plus, then pair it with the Garmin app on my phone and likely buy a cheap Garmin watch to pair to it.
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Rick,
We’ve been using a GPS on our dog for 4 years now. No downside, other than having to replace the unit once after Danner Boot got into a brawl with a pack of coons and one of them bit a hole in the unit, then tore it off of him. We still found it.
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you can sync too with Garmin watches
I use the hand held plus watch to track dogs
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Garmin Alpha 100 and TT15 collar. TT refers to track and train. Both beep and electric stimulation. I buy through these guys. Fantastic support. www.dusupply.com
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Gonna leave that other thread behind.
...Also, anyone use Apple tags on a pooch? ... Apple tags don't work for field dogs. They emit a short range Bluetooth signal. The reason it works on luggage and suchlike is the handlers who have an iPhone; the iPhone automatically sends the signal to the 'Cloud' where the registered user can see where it is. All unknowing to the handler, and Android phones won't do it. RB
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Done.
Garmin Alpha 200/TT15X.
Arriving Thursday and on Jet’s neck Friday.
Thanks all. Good choice. They all have their quirks. Be sure to do the software updates regularly.
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For day to day stuff, the Apple tags work great.
We have a GSP that can be a hard head. Silicone tag that has name, address and phone # off of Amazon.
Apple Air tag fits in it. Cheap peace of mind
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For day to day stuff, the Apple tags work great.
We have a GSP that can be a hard head. Silicone tag that has name, address and phone # off of Amazon.
Apple Air tag fits in it. Cheap peace of mind Sounds cool. I'm going to order one. Is the location mapping finely detailed?
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Timely thread. I'm going to need one for our GSP.
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