The American Beagler Forum

I was just wondering everyones opinion about gps or e collar or both for my hunting dogs brands and just general opinions

E-collar is a must.. It lets you control your dogs in a hurry!

Gps are nice but IMO the e-collar is more important.

The sport dog 3225 is an excellent collar with excellent service.
The Garmin is the best tracker IMO but a tad big.

The alpha will do them both if you want and has gotten both.

I run shockers on all my dogs and a Garmin on the one most likely to do something stupid.

I think it want be long before the e collar is out.I know its a coming but when I don t know.Its a big NO NO to used a shocker on a hog.

rabbitearl wrote:I think it want be long before the e collar is out.I know its a coming but when I don t know.Its a big NO NO to used a shocker on a hog.

Why would you use a shocker on a pig? And why would they become illegal? I have seen a rise in people using them and those underground fence deals and even bark limiters.

Well when you have 1400 hogs in a house and they avg 300 lb and its time for them to go to the market.You re going to have some that want go in the truck.Shocker comes in real good about that.But You do not used one cause of peta.they think its crual to the hog.But hes going to be dead in 2 hr.

I already use the sportdog e collar im thinking of going to the tek1 so I have e collar and gps but that unit does not have maps just direction and distance I belivie what do u all think about that if you are getting gps is the map important or the location of the dog and direction im just trying to make a good buy I like the fact that u have tracking and e collar available in one unit

Both , tritronics trash braker
then a garmin is nice, a very handy tool and good insurance.

Buy the Alpha system and enjoy both, you won't have buyers remorse.

Great tool!!!

If you plan on trialling I understand you can't use the Alpha to track your dog at a trial. Just a thought.
Thanks
Bob

GARMIN ALPHA...Love mine...1 collar does it all.

The Tek 1 was having issues with antenna's breaking and I think you have to have them replaced by Sport Dog. Garmin's break too but it's a do it yourself repair. The info Garmin gives is far better if it's of value to you. You say your already using a training collar, how bad you want a new one? I like the Garmin 320/DC40 with a Sport Dog 3225 when I feel I need it. I usually only run a dog with a tracking collar so not being stuck with a all in one is important to me. It's important if you trial too. Lot of pro's and con's at least your doing some homework hope it pay's off for you.

both

Garmin Alpha -one collar- light weight- tracker & shocker in one.

has anyone used the sportdog tek1