GPS Dog Tracking Collars
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GPS Dog Tracking — Side-by-Side Comparison
All three systems work without mobile data or monthly subscription fees · NZ stock
| Pathfinder 2 Mini | Pathfinder 2 | Garmin Alpha 200/T20 | Garmin Alpha 300/T20 | Garmin Alpha 300/Tt25 | Garmin Alpha 300i/T20 | Garmin Alpha 300i/Tt25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dogtra | Dogtra | Garmin | Garmin | Garmin | Garmin | Garmin |
| Min. dog size | 7kg+ | 15kg+ | 9kg+ | 9kg+ | 9kg+ | 9kg+ | 9kg+ |
| Display device | Your smartphone | Your smartphone | Dedicated handheld | Dedicated handheld | Dedicated handheld | Dedicated handheld | Dedicated handheld |
| Tracking range | Up to 3km | Up to 3km | Varies by terrain | Varies by terrain | Varies by terrain | Varies by terrain | Varies by terrain |
| Satellite communication - inreach | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes- send texts, share location and SOS | Yes- send texts, share location and SOS |
| Max dogs tracked | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Training function | Yes — 100 levels | Yes — 100 levels | Tracking only (T20) | Tracking only (T20) | Yes — 18 levels | Tracking only (T20) | Yes — 18 levels |
| GPS fence | Yes — 3 modes | Yes — 3 modes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | Download via app - topo, satellite and google map | Download via app - topo, satellite and google map | Yes — AU TOPO Active | Yes — AU TOPO Active, birdseye | Yes — AU TOPO Active, birdseye | Yes — AU TOPO Active, birdseye | Yes — AU TOPO Active, birdseye |
| Handheld battery | Your phone battery | Your phone battery | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Collar battery | ~3.5hr charge | ~3.5hr charge | Up to 168 hours | Up to 168 hours | Up to 168 hours | Up to 168 hours | Up to 168 hours |
| Mobile data needed | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Subscription | None | None | None | None | None | Inreach only | Inreach only |
| Warranty | 2-year NZ local | 2-year NZ local | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year |
| Best for | Small breeds, hunting & containment | Large dogs, hunting & containment | Serious hunters & professional handlers | Serious hunters & professional handlers | Serious hunters & professional handlers | Serious hunters & professional handlers | Serious hunters & professional handlers |
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At DogMaster Trainers, we offer every type of dog tracking collar you could need to ensure that you can always detect your dog’s location. Our collection includes GPS dog collars, GPS dog tracking combos, GPS handhelds and many more.
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FAQs
Why invest in a dog tracking collar?
Investing in a dog GPS tracker or a dog tracking collar is wise for various reasons, mainly because they help keep your dog safe. If your dog gets lost or runs away, an outdoor handheld GPS dog tracker can help you locate them quickly and easily.
Additionally, a GPS dog collar can be helpful if your dog gets injured or wanders off while on a hike or during other outdoor activities.
How does a dog tracking collar work?
A dog tracking collar is a device used to help track a dog's location using GPS.
The collar has a transmitter that sends out a signal and a receiver that picks up the signal. The receiver can then send the information to a computer, handheld device or any other GPS tracker to locate the dog.
Do you need mobile coverage for tracking collars to work?
Mobile coverage is typically necessary for tracking collars to work. In some cases, dog trackers are designed to be easily detectable by a compatible device regardless of the mobile coverage in the area.