The Internet of Dogs: Tech to Track Your Pooch

For those who really need the best in hunting dog tracking, this model beats the TEK in terms of specs and features. First, the range is about nine miles with line-of-sight, and a user can track up to 10 dogs. You can see your dog's direction, history, and current location on a color handheld GPS device. The tracker also lets you send the location of a dog to another Astro user. Most important, the GPS receiver, made by one of the most reputable mapping companies around, uses a HitFix technology to lock on to the e-collar quickly. I tested the Astro when it first came out a few years ago, and everything worked fine. My only complaint was that, like the TEK tracker, the handheld is a bit hard to see in direct sunlight. And be careful about the range: the distance is 9 miles with perfect line-of-sight (say, in an prairie) but the signal will drop with obstructions such as trees and hills.

This model is getting a bit dated, but Garmin says it is working on a new version that should debut this spring or summer.

Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/recreation/hiking/the-internet-of-dogs-tech-to-track-your-pooch?src=rss

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