
Garmin
$499.99

Garmin
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garmin pro 550 plus & alpha tt25 Worth it for piece of mind. We use it backpacking. No app required, gps on handheld shows an arrow pointing to collar and distance This works in the back country, away from cell and wifi. There's not many options if thats what youre looking for
DistributionOdd9089 in r/BrittanySpaniel
July 14, 2026 at 6:34 AM
15
That collar is probably fine assuming it's waterproof. I believe e collar technologies is a bit less popular with the hunting crowds than they are with pet people. 0.5 miles is about 800 yards, but it will be less effective with obstructions. That said - my logic - with all the time, effort, care, e
...Coonts in r/birddogs
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
8
At 14 months their prey drive is peaking. Just be consistent, go back to using a long line for a little. If youre doing hunt training and bird work you are no stranger to e collars. You might need to up the level, ive seen some gsp's wear a 2nd collar around their waist. I highly recommend the alpha
...DistributionOdd9089 in r/GSP
July 28, 2026 at 7:36 PM
3
Used both. Dogtra was good if I only needed gps. It was clunky for any training aspect. Personally I switched to Garmin pro 550 plus. Training first, gos second paired with Garmin watch. Gives me the best of both worlds. Real world easy training with out looking at a screen and solid gps tied to my
...cmmlmm45 in r/birddogs
June 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
2
It has basically the same capability as the pro 550 plus in that it's got an arrow pointing at the dogs but the user experience with the buttons is worse. There are some improved functions like putting a dog's name into the handheld and "starting a hunt" so you can track your activity, mostly just t
...Coonts in r/birddogs
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
3
I use the garmin pro 550 plus. Its easier as a training device than the alphas in my opinion.
Significant_Exam1033 in r/Huntingdogs
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
2
It really depends on your budget. If you want something premium, then Garmin Alpha 10 might be one of the better options on the market. But you have to consider a price of $400 for the handheld, plus some $200 for the collar. What you get is a compact device that fits in your pocket and points you t
...Pures-Pet in r/OpenDogTraining
March 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM
2
This is where i got mine. Has gotten a nice patina over the last 2 years. Well worth the price pro 550 plus holster
NeilSmokeDaGrasTyson in r/birddogs
June 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
2
Garmin Pro 550 plus. Its not cheap but you can run 3 dogs off the one remote. I hunt my dogs and its never failed
Significant_Exam1033 in r/irishsetter
July 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
2
This should do it for you if you have the pro 550 Plus, butif you have the pro 550 without the screen then that one's next on my list. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1903722485/garmin-pro-550-plus-collar-and-gps-case
National_Read5996 in r/birddogs
July 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
2

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