Garmin Dog Tracking

A Garmin dog GPS tracker puts your dog on a map, so a run into thick scrub doesn't turn into an hour of listening for a bell. The Alpha handhelds and collars here cover one dog or a whole pack. Not sure what pairs with what? Tell us how many dogs you run and where you hunt, and we'll point you at the right setup.

Collar plus handheld: how a GPS dog tracker fits together

Call it a GPS dog tracker, a dog GPS tracker or a canine GPS tracker, it's the same two-part kit: a collar on the dog and a handheld in your hand. The collar talks to the handheld over VHF radio, not the mobile network, so you don't need phone reception.

Collars

The Alpha T20 is the slim, universally sized collar. It reports up to 14.5 km with a compatible handheld (sold separately), updates as often as every 2.5 seconds and has a multicolour beacon for low light. The Alpha TT 25 is the tracking-and-training collar: 7 km range, a 4-hour charge, and it suits dogs from 9 kg. Those are best-case figures in open country, and thick scrub or hills will cut them down.

Handhelds

The Alpha 200i tracks up to 20 dogs or hunting mates on a 3.5-inch glove-friendly touchscreen, and adds inReach satellite messaging and SOS (needs a Garmin satellite plan). The Alpha 300i is the Iridium satellite option, with up to 20 hours of battery and an IPX7 waterproof rating. Want the handheld and a collar in one go? Have a look at the Alpha 200 and T20 collar bundle.

Not dog trackers, but in the same paddock

The Rino 750 is a GPS handheld with a two-way radio, handy for staying in touch with mates on a drive. The Tread XL Overland Edition is a 10-inch off-road sat-nav for the ute. Neither will track a dog.

Want to see everything? Browse all dog tracking gear or the full Garmin range, or ask us and we'll help you pick.