Post by: harleymc on June 28, 2022, 09:29:35 PM
Anyway, does anyone have recommendations for or against some of the models out there? I think I'd like one with stimulation as well in case I need to make a correction - like he still like to chase deer, or he finds his first porcupine/skunk, etc. Thanks for any advice.
Harley
Post by: Special T on June 28, 2022, 10:14:29 PM
https://www.dusupply.com/dog-tracking.html
They have been a sponsor here, Ive purchased from them, they are a Washington company and they supply almost all the houndsmen doing studies in Washington on cougars and such.
Post by: greenhead_killer on June 28, 2022, 10:20:41 PM
Post by: bigdub257 on June 29, 2022, 05:58:57 AM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on June 29, 2022, 06:57:39 AM
I plan on going with the Alpha 10 for the compact size & TT15X collar for my short hair. But any of the Garmin track/trains are well rated.
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 29, 2022, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: Threewolves on July 23, 2022, 11:23:26 AM
What sold me on it was a buddy from Kansas has two "trained" pointers. At the time: He said I spent two hours looking for one of those fools that morning, he said he would buy the GPS
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Post by: 509 on July 24, 2022, 02:30:26 PM
I've been using the garmin with my GSP for the last 5 years. Really gives you peace mind. Expensive but worth it.
What sold me on it was a buddy from Kansas has two "trained" pointers. At the time: He said I spent two hours looking for one of those fools that morning, he said he would buy the GPS
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You know those dogs were NOT "pointers". They must have been Brittanies.
I had two GLP pointers. Never had them run off.
I now have a Brittainy. I also now own a Garmin Alpha collar. It is amazing to see how far a Brittainy can run in just a few seconds.
After paying for the dog, the Alpha collar is cheap insurance for knowing where the dog and being able to touch the dog from a 1/4 mile or more. Worth the money if you own a Brittany.
Post by: rasbo on July 24, 2022, 02:56:37 PM
Post by: Threewolves on July 24, 2022, 03:42:02 PM
Ha! Nope classic pointers. I have a GSP, he can travel, well he is much better these days. I hunt with a guy that had two English settlers and those guys range way further than mine.I've been using the garmin with my GSP for the last 5 years. Really gives you peace mind. Expensive but worth it.
What sold me on it was a buddy from Kansas has two "trained" pointers. At the time: He said I spent two hours looking for one of those fools that morning, he said he would buy the GPS
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You know those dogs were NOT "pointers". They must have been Brittanies.
I had two GLP pointers. Never had them run off.
I now have a Brittainy. I also now own a Garmin Alpha collar. It is amazing to see how far a Brittainy can run in just a few seconds.
After paying for the dog, the Alpha collar is cheap insurance for knowing where the dog and being able to touch the dog from a 1/4 mile or more. Worth the money if you own a Brittany.
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Post by: follow maggie on July 24, 2022, 05:47:44 PM
Post by: 509 on July 24, 2022, 06:14:58 PM
Ha! Nope classic pointers. I have a GSP, he can travel, well he is much better these days. I hunt with a guy that had two English settlers and those guys range way further than mine.I've been using the garmin with my GSP for the last 5 years. Really gives you peace mind. Expensive but worth it.
What sold me on it was a buddy from Kansas has two "trained" pointers. At the time: He said I spent two hours looking for one of those fools that morning, he said he would buy the GPS
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You know those dogs were NOT "pointers". They must have been Brittanies.
I had two GLP pointers. Never had them run off.
I now have a Brittainy. I also now own a Garmin Alpha collar. It is amazing to see how far a Brittainy can run in just a few seconds.
After paying for the dog, the Alpha collar is cheap insurance for knowing where the dog and being able to touch the dog from a 1/4 mile or more. Worth the money if you own a Brittany.
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I have hunted with friends that have GSP's, but they hunted close. Very unusual for GSP's as my friends were proud to say.
I have hunted with a friend with English Setters. They hunted close.
If were JUST up to me I would have another GLP, but the last one bit my wife four times. OK....three times it was her fault, but that one time was concerning since the dog decided he was the alpha.
But he was a incredible hunter. It was a partnership, he was never my dog. Towards the end of his life, he would TELL me the approach path for the flush.
A French Brit on the other hand is born into the Methodist Church. Their services start out with...."today is the day the Lord have made, rejoice and be glad in it".
They wake up in the morning with a "YIPEE, another day to wreck havoc and enjoy the world".
Hence the need for a GPS collar.
One very real advantage of a GPS collar is you can set it to beep a certain distance from you. I set mine for 30 yards. The French lady, hears the beep and either looks at me or heads back to me.
I was worried about her ranging to far from me and flushing birds out off gun range. Having that set at 30 yards my Methodist French girl hunts close.
That is real important for older folks that do not view running while bird hunting as a sport.
Post by: GWP on July 24, 2022, 09:53:48 PM
Post by: follow maggie on July 25, 2022, 01:11:31 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on July 25, 2022, 05:43:40 PM
I use it n my French Brittany it works great and it is a huge peace of mind when they are out of your site because you can see where they are in real time with satellite photo
It also tells you when they are running or pointing
The price is very reasonable also
I just read what 509 said about French brittanys pretty much spot on lol
Post by: follow maggie on July 26, 2022, 11:26:15 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on July 26, 2022, 11:51:17 AM
Ahh, I read the geofence on Dogtra’s website but didn’t understand what it is. That’s pretty cool.
You are able to set up different points wherever you want and they create an area that once your dog goes outside of that it lets you know
Easy example. Put four points that make a square and that’s your fence but you have up to 14 points I think it is
Post by: huntnfmly on July 26, 2022, 11:56:33 AM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on July 26, 2022, 12:25:06 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on July 26, 2022, 12:54:58 PM
Can the geo fence be set up to alert the dog and send stim? Almost like an underground perimeter fence for at home.
No not automatically but it notifies you as soon as the dog leaves the area and you can use the beep on the collar and stim
Post by: PaulM on August 11, 2022, 08:41:37 PM