GPS isn’t just for people anymore.
Yeah, GPS is for the dogs.
Seriously.
Garmin just released the latest version of it’s Astro Dog Tracking System.
Geared towards hunters, it allows you to keep track of your dog from miles away so he can do his job of tracking and flushing out game and you’ll still be able to find him and up to nine friends.
List price is $599 but if you should be able to pick it up for $500 of less online (Amazon had it for $488 last I checked) .
The latest one, the DC-40 now allows you to track up to 10 dogs on the same receiver.
Garmin Astro DC-40 Dog Tracking System - GPS
Looks really cool, but haven’t actually used one of these systems myself since I don’t actually hunt or even own a dog for that matter – anybody care to chime in with their thoughts? I’ve noticed the old system, the DC-30 is pretty well rated on Amazon and people seem to really like it.
When will it become socially acceptable to put these things on our kids too?
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This review is misleading. Scott Snell’s review is a good read to help appreciate the differences between the DC-40, DC-30, and the earlier DC-30 (http://www.gundogsupply.com/garmin-astro-gps-dog-tracking-collars-reviews.html).
Don’t buy a DC-20 (still available in some online stores). The DC-30 is more reliable, but the DC-40 has major upgrades in durability, charging, and a few other features. As you might guess, the DC-40 costs more. You can buy the Astro 220 handheld unit (works with all three) alone, in a kit with one collar, or in a kit with two collars. Collars can be bought individually. The DC-40 is new and not yet widely available. You might find increasing bargains on the DC-30 collars.