SportDOG TEK 1.0: The First GPS E-Collar

Posted 1/24/2012

Losing a dog is among the hardest thing to endure for virtually every pet owner. Introducing the industry's first combination rural training and tracking product: The SportDOG TEK 1.0 For hunters who run hounds with regard to lions, bears or hogs; beagles designed for rabbits; or any dogs useful for upland birds, the TEK 1.0 provides GPS tracking capabilities in a compact, handheld device. Get an instant fix on close to 12 dogs' locations up out to 7 kilometers with just a glance at the backlit liquid crystal screen.

The TEK 1.0 also comes in two formats based using one, unique handheld device. Collar-receivers are available as separate, compact modules that fit together using one collar strap. The receivers have SportDOG Brand's DRYTEK® design, so they are waterproof and submersible about 25 feet. The handheld device is waterproof and submersible close to 5 feet.

Remote Trainer

The SportDOG TEK remote trainer is an incredibly accommodating training collar and a good solution for all-around use. It is designed for a wide array of dog handlers including hen hunters, rabbit hunters, and additionally Houndsmen. Ideal for tactics pertaining to the yard, field, as well as for hunting with long-range operating dogs. Waterproof. Expands in order to 12 dogs. Customize to match your training preference.

E-Collar Attributes:

It is built to withstand all sorts of training and hunting issues. It comes with solid molded collar case and waterproof and submersible collar.

GPS Tracking for SportDOG TEK 1.0:

It monitors your hunting dogs well away, even in heavy cover and knows where by your hunting dog is and what one is doing. It comes accompanied by a single TRACKING SCREEN shows your complete dogs, direction, and way away from you. (The TEK doesn't possess a dog trail and also track history, so you can't see in which the dog has been, but more or less everything info on one screen accounts for for that. )

SportDOG Tek collar does not allow you the selection of changing the upgrade rate. The advantage of the actual Tek collar is that whilst you're hunting (the first 10 hours in the battery) you have a fastest possible update amount at 2.5 moments.

After 10 hours, the collar slows that update rate to stretch the battery life. The assumption here is that after you have passed the 10 in order to 15 hour mark, you could be no longer hunting, but you are looking for a lost dog.

The other thing note is that with how a TEK collar goes around setting the update pace, you are really forced to charge the collar all the time before you hunt. In the event you don't, you will employ a substantially slower update pace on the second day of camping.

How SportDOG GPS operates:

SportDOG TEK GPS system features two parts: a Handheld GPS and a Dog GPS collar. All the GPS collar gets specific location from GPS satellites. All the GPS Collar sends location update to Handheld by means of radio signals. It likewise updates Handheld every 2.5 moments. Handheld plots location of you your dog.

You are allowed to add up to 12 dogs to all the Tek Handheld GPS Ecollar program. All you need will be extra TEK collars. The grade of this system is superb and it's the first E-collar that include GPS. The price tag in this system is a bit high, but it makes the money back overall.

SportDOG Training Collars for Dogs

Posted 8/03/2011

The SportDOG is a training collar that works by giving a mild shock or electric sensation when the dog performs an undesirable behavior. This method is effective in dealing with nuisance barking, digging, and jumping on people or just about any other undesirable behavior you can think of. The key to its effectiveness is in the timing of the shock. The shock is no more uncomfortable than if you were to shock someone with static electricity with your finger. More surprising than painful, the shock delivered makes the dog forget about the behavior that he was previously doing, thus causing him to stop. The unit is designed with a warning beep first, and if the dog still does not respond, this beep is followed up with the correction. The dog learns very quickly that the beep will soon be followed by the shock, so they stop the bad behavior.

Trying to choose the right dog training collar can be a daunting task. These days there are so many types you can choose from. For example if you are a bird hunter and you want to use your bird dog as your hunting partner, you will want him equipped with just the right training collar. The water fowler hunts in unique settings and needs top performance from his most important asset: his retriever. You will want your hunting experience to be very successful.

While many people feel as if training collars like this one aren't humane to use, this is completely untrue. This collar emits a harmless stimulation that gets your dog's attention. If you are on the fence about this issue, take a moment to think about all the unruly dogs that run around knocking over trash cans, terrorizing neighborhood children and possibly biting or attacking people - these dogs end up in the pound to be euthanized, which is even more inhumane. However, all of this could be prevented if the owners would have taken responsibility and trained their dogs.

Here are difference betwen the different SportDOG training collars:

SportDog Stubborn Dog Field Trainer Collar - An incredibly versatile training collar and a good choice for all-around use. It is an effective and affordable dog training collar with a 400 yard range featuring a 2.8 oz receiver shock collar ideal for any dog over 30 pounds or sporting and hunting breeds. This dog collar is for hard-to-train dogs. It is ideal for training in the yard, field, or for hunting with close-working dogs.

SportDog Field Trainer Collar - An effective and affordable dog training collar with a 400 yard range featuring a 2.8 oz receiver collar ideal for any dog over 30 pounds or sporting and hunting breeds. This shock collar is ideal for training in the yard, field, or for hunting with close-working dogs. Both the transmitter and receiver are waterproof and submersible. The low continuous stimulation levels and gradual increases between levels are particularly useful with sensitive dogs or breeds.

SportDog Wetland Hunter Training Collar - A dedicated waterfowl product that is rugged, waterproof and submersible just like all remote trainers in the Wetland Hunter line, but in an unbelievably compact size. Wetland Hunter shock dog collar with its high-output receiver has enough power for the toughest wetland hunting environments.

SportDog SportHunter Training Collar - This rugged shock collar is versatile and excels in all environments. Both the Transmitter and Receiver are waterproof and submersible. The low continuous stimulation levels and gradual increases between levels are particularly useful with sensitive dogs or breeds. With a long 3/4 mile of range and the comfortable 'soft coat' Transmitter finish, this unit is a pleasure to handle.