Hi, I hike a lot with my dog and I'm wondering how would the device work while we hike in case she gets lost?
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We have never tracked our dog with ours. We really haven't fooled with it much, but I think the dog has to be pretty close to you in order for the device to pick up. I wish I had bought a GPS one rather than this one.
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I have mine as a safety precaution for my dog...She is on retractable leash w/harnesses when we go trail walking.
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You would need to carry the tracker with you. May be cumbersome on a hike to carry it. If she were to get lost, the tracker is the device that will point you in the right direction of your dog.
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I think this would be excellent for that! The tracking monitor does need to be held out level when you're actually using it to track so you probably wouldn't want to use it to continuously keep track of your dog as you hike, but it would be very easy to keep the monitor in your pack and pull it out if you lose sight of your dog and need to find her. You could even keep the monitor turned on in your pack and set it to alarm if your dog roams further from you than you would like.
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Should work good . As long as she does not get too far away before you decide to start tracking her. practice with it first.
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The clip on the device is pretty strong so I can't imagine the dog breaking free. Also, the tether keeps the dog away from the bike, so they wouldn't get hurt by the bike either. If you fall on the dog, well, that could happen running with them and the only advice I could give would be don't fall. :) Honestly, my shepherd bolted after a cat last night, she is about 60 lbs of brute strength, and the bike didn't shimmy. It's a very well thought out device. This is great as long as you aren't tree bashing on a single track trail. I love it and the dogs immediately used it without any trouble. We are using it every night on the paths here.
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We returned our RoamEO and purchased a Garmin unit. Garmin is more money but reliable. We use ours every weekend for walking the dogs in the woods unleashed. For just around thehouse the RoamEO may be ok.
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I use this with two dogs and it works great. When we go to the park, I just have to carry one transmitter to control both dogs. I specifically bought this because of this feature.
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I do. My dog travels with two harnesses on. I lock both into the dog seat then remove the traveling harness when I reach my destination. The walking harness stays on. Hope this helps...
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The trail hole has elastic all around . That might be enough to stop leaking from there. You could also pin it closed. The other problem area would be around the legs depending on how tight the fit on your dog is. Our escape on the sides. I think it may have to do more with when it happens; right at bedtime or early in the am. Still better than waking up and stepping in something
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I've use it to mount it on a walking staff so that I can glance at the GPS while hiking. Use your imagination, the possibilities are endless.
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I only used this device twice with my dog while set up at camp and hiking for the weekend before I was over it. My dog is really good about staying by my side, but I think it would have worked better if I used a longer leash. I was using a 4 foot cord and it felt like I was dragging him the whole time. This device wouldn't be good for a dog who pulls on a regular leash because if they start pulling on your hips it could turn dangerous on trails.
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Yes. Just put in batteries and it will power-up and you can start hiking. You may have to play with it while you are hiking to figure out how it works, what screens do what. Follow your path on your Current Track map, make sure tracking is ON if you want a track. Reset trip log before you start to calculate length of each hike.
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Deanna, the subject back track/hunt track device is a VERY good device, especially in the WOODS or on a HIKE. I am very familiar with different kinds of GPS devices and the ONLY reasonsome are Un-happy with it, is that the USE of this device is Different than a CAR GPS for example!
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Yes I do... the good thing I found is that you it turns off automatically when the dog is not moving at all.I tried not to fit it thight to the dog, but not to loose as well.
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I am not sure you are doing anything wrong. I have owned different devices (GPS) and with others hiking each could get a different reading. If you are sAying it is 1/2 mile off I would send it back and write them why. Garmin is very good about making it right.
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Hi Jose- That's great question. The dog that I bought this for loved to slid on his back onto the snow (he did it with and without the backpack). The velcro never let go. ALSO, you can't see it but there is a clip from the base of the pack that clips to the other part-so even if the velcro fails you won't lose your goods. My dogs are extremely active and crazy. It's been good so far. I hope this is helpful.
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Works very well. I have bought 3 so far, 1 for me and 2 for family. I have a very good gps with maps but I usually carry the backtrack while hiking or hunting. Backtrack will work good for you if you just want to get back to where your car is.
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I took my daughter hiking a few times wearing her on my back. I can do it but my wife cannot. You also need a second person to help you get the child in and out
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Not as accurate as a gps type pedometer would be, because I imagine hiking involves strides that are not of a consistent length (like when you're climbing over logs.) So it might not be super accurate for distance. I have worn it hiking, and it does provide some useful info. If you are mostly on easy trails, not too much climbing and scrambling, I think it would be fine. Oh and I wear mine daily and it shows no signs of breaking. I lost my first one, but I had it for over a year. Second one for many months now. Still love it.
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The tracker on the collar plugs in to the charger included! Make sure you disconnect the charger from the collar before putting it on your dog and going on in the woods tho..... I know this sounds like a no brainer but my husband has overlooked it twice.... Luckly he noticed before it was too late!!! LMAO