The dog has long been a full member of the family, so its disappearance is a serious blow. It is for those who are worried about the possibility of losing a pet that dog collars with a navigator are created. They are used equally successfully both in the city and in the field.
GPS collar for dogs: need or whim
At the very beginning of work on tracking systems, they were a military secret and were used only for the needs of special services. However, over time, it was decided to introduce them into everyday life to help solve everyday problems - since then everyone has known GPS.
It has long been known that a dog is a creature so smart that it can find its owner even in an unfamiliar place or live for a long time without supervision and care. However, most of today's sissies are completely unprepared for such feats - often they hardly remember the way from the dog playground. Yes, and carried away by the pursuit of a butterfly or a bird at a picnic, the dog is able to forget aboutdanger of getting lost. What can we say about working animals, which, in the heat of the hunt, completely forget about everything in the world.
In all these and similar cases, the navigator will be an indispensable assistant. Navigator dog collars are especially appreciated for:
- Small size and light weight is an important criterion for both dog and owner.
- Easy to attach to a collar or other harness.
- The ability to not only view the location of the dog, but also track its path to this place.
- Battery capacity enough for about 24-48 hours of use.
- The ability to delineate the virtual edge to which a dog can reach in his travels. When crossing, an alert is sent to the owner.
In case of force majeure, it is the collar with GPS navigator for dogs that can save the pet. And sometimes not only from loss, but also from death, since a carried away animal can fall into a deep hole, firmly cling to branches or hooks, and suffer in a fight with game. Having the same navigator, the owner can easily get to the dog and provide the necessary assistance.
Specifications
Collars for dogs with a navigator differ in parameters. Including the breed of the pet matters.
So, a GPS collar for beagles is capable of covering large areas, since such animals run much further than their "sofa" counterparts in search of prey. Accessories of this type make it possible to instantly respond to unforeseen situations: falling into a pit, falling into a trapand other troubles.
The average tracking range is 3500 m on the plateau and up to 2500 m in the mountains, hills and hills.
Some varieties of these collars make it possible to send a vibration signal to the collar, giving a command to the pet. According to studies and observations, animals do not feel discomfort when wearing a navigation collar.
Functional
"Glonass" (a navigator with a collar for dogs) works on the principle of a mobile phone. Harmlessness to the animal is ensured by the absence of radiation, since the collar only works to receive a signal.
This system is installed on models of various price categories. You can combine them with any kind of phones or computers. This approach facilitates the use of the collar, because to use it you only need to charge the battery well and insert a SIM card.
The main thing is that the dog does not break the device when running. The GPS collar works as follows:
- Built-in beacon transmits signal to satellite.
- The host device is receiving coordinates.
- The owner is notified of the location of the pet.
The principle of operation also causes some disadvantages of the device:
- Unable to use when there is no mobile network.
- In some cases, the battery power may not be enough to locate a missing animal.
In addition, although the device weighs a little, but for small animals such as Yorkies, Spitz, Toy Terriers, it is too large.
Hunting Features
Hunting navigator dog collars (which are more expensive than toy dogs) are especially important, because in natural conditions it is much more difficult to control the animal. Forest, swamps, the excitement of hunting - all this increases the likelihood of losing a pet. It is difficult and long to search for it in the impassable more often, so the use of the navigator is fully justified. Collars for dogs with a navigator for hunting, the price of which depends on the manufacturer, do not interfere with movement, do not cause inconvenience. Of course, there is a danger of the collar getting caught on a branch, but in this case, the animal can be found and saved, while if something happens to it without a navigator, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to find it.
Top models review
Among the many similar products, the best, but also the most expensive, is the Garmin navigator with a collar for dogs. Almost all models of this manufacturer are available in the following configuration:
- Device.
- Built-in navigation system.
- Receiver (owned by owner).
- Accessories and parts.
- Computer software.
There are also distinctive features of the manufacturer's models. For example, the Astro 320 navigator with a collar for dogs is characterized by the following parameters:
- Possibility of continuous recording of data on the movement of the animal on the memory card.
- Opportunity“password-protect” information about the movements of the pet.
- Beeps and vibrates on the dog's device to give instructions.
- The device is waterproof, dustproof.
- Ability to set the transmitter for messages about the dog's speed (sleep, rest, step, run).
- Animal movement data is transmitted every 5 seconds.
- Up to 10 pets (collars) can be connected to one receiver.
Extensive feature list explains the high cost.
Along with expensive models, there are cheaper ones on sale that are not critically inferior in quality. The difference may be the absence of a receiver remote control from the owner: communication is carried out using the built-in SIM card. The fewer additional options a device has, the lower its price.
One of the high quality models at a low cost is the iPet tracker MSP 340. It boasts the following features:
- Search accuracy is up to 5 meters.
- Instant data broadcast to mobile.
- Record with the ability to view movement data.
- Ability to set a space limit. When crossing virtual borders, a message will be sent to the mobile.
- Signal button on the collar, indicating problems or danger.
Collar choice
Collars for dogs with a navigator are not so easy to choose. To do this, it is necessary to pay attention to the technical characteristics and details suitable for a particular situation. Firstturn it is necessary to decide why the collar is purchased. If the animal rarely gets out of town, then it is enough to purchase the simplest model with a minimum of functions.
For hunting breeds, long walks, living in the countryside, preference should be given to more expensive models that have a large set of options that make it possible not only to detect a dog, but also to track all its movements.
What to look out for
In order to purchase the right device, you must not only understand the principle of the navigator, but also know the features of various models. If there is no such knowledge, you will either have to take a specialist with you, or trust the professionalism of the seller.
You should pay attention to such things:
- Price. Even if the device is required for a "sofa" dog, you should not take the cheapest model - it is unlikely to boast of reliability. To select a model with an optimal price / quality ratio, it is necessary to carefully analyze the available offers. The average price ranges from $200-$350.
- Opportunities. Before purchasing, you should evaluate not only the comfort of the interface, but also the quality of the transmitter.
- Functions. Additional equipment of the collar: panic button, the ability to give commands by voice, water resistance, switching to economy mode.
- Physical data. It is necessary to estimate the size and weight of both the part that will be on the pet and the one that will remain with the owner. Preference should be given to models with reliablemounts.
- Operating temperatures. It is important to pay attention to valid values. When approaching critical levels, the device will work worse or fail, so it is worth purchasing trackers that are suitable for your climate.
Price
The cost of collars with a navigator depends on the specific model, type, manufacturer, features, design and additional features. The simplest device can be purchased for 5000-8000 rubles. More expensive devices with advanced functionality cost 16-25 thousand rubles. The most expensive models from a well-known manufacturer with maximum functions will cost about 60,000 rubles.
Reviews
In general, users are satisfied with the purchased devices. Many consider even the average price to be unreasonably high, but other users say that dog safety is worth the money.
Especially often eulogies can be heard from hunters. There are frequent stories about how the dog managed to get out of trouble only thanks to the presence of a collar with a navigator. Many talk about how the animal, carried away by the pursuit, got lost, fell, suffered in the fight with the beast and would certainly have died if it had not been possible to track it with the device.
There are some users who regret that the GPS collar will not save you from thieves, because it is the collars that break off in the first place. But these devices are designed for completely different tasks that they successfully solved.
