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Beeper Dog Training Collars
Used by sportsmen for their hunting dogs
How Beeper Collars
Work
In its most basic
design,
beeper dog
training collars
consist of two parts - the actual horn (also called the beeper) and a
motion sensor. The motion sensor detects the movement of the dog and
sends a signal to the horn / beeper collar to change the sound or
frequency emitted by the collar. For example, most
beeper collars
can be operated in one of at least two modes – “run/point mode” or
“point mode”. When set to run/point mode the beeper collar will emit a
beep every 5-10 seconds (depending on the brand) while your dog is
quartering and then beep every second once the dog is locked on point
(or stationary). Most collars can also be operated in point mode, where
the collar does not beep until the dog is locked on point. Both
modes of operation have a significant advantage over
dog bells
that become silent when the dog is on point. With the help of a beeper
collar you can quickly locate your dog even when on point.
Combo Training /
Beeper Collar versus Standard Beeper
When
selecting a
beeper collar,
it is important to look at the type of hunting you do and how you would
use the collar in the field. The first thing you might want to consider
is whether or not you would like a combination training / beeper collar.
Almost all the manufacturers are now offering a training / beeper collar
combination. With this design the collar functions as an
electronic dog
collar and a
beeper collar.
The unit is sold with a transmitter that operates the training collar
and beeper collar remotely. This combination package is extremely
popular as the beeper collar can be turned on and off remotely and the
training collar operates as a full functioning
electronic dog
collar.
Beeper Collar
Range
Your
next consideration would be the range of the
beeper collar.
If you are a flushing dog owner or own a close working pointer, you
might not need a
beeper collar
that has as great a range. Manufacturers are also creating
beeper collars
with a Hi and Low volume setting. However, don’t confuse range with
volume. While volume does factor into the equation when considering
range, keep in mind that the frequency of the tone has a greater bearing
on the range of a unit than volume. To make things easier, manufacturers
state the maximum range associated with the collar.
Number of Dogs
Many pointing dog
owners will run multiple dogs at the same time. In this case, I would
suggest choosing a
beeper collar
that has the ability to change the sound it emits. There are two ways to
do this; first most manufacturers offer collars that can be run in a
single or double beep modes. The second way is to change the tone
selection of the beeper. Either option will work and allow you the
ability to tell which dog is which in the field.
Ability to Change
Beeper Modes
An often overlooked feature of beeper collars is the ease in which you
can change the mode of operation. Some beeper collars can change from
one mode to another by opening the unit and flipping a switch, others
can be changed with a simple push of a button on the collar itself,
while still others change their mode of operation from the transmitter.
The obvious advantage of being able to change the mode of operation from
the transmitter becomes apparent when you switch to open cover and don’t
want to listen to beeper while your dog is quartering in front of you.
With a beeper collar designed to change its mode of operation from the
transmitter you don’t need to stop the dog and fumble with the collar –
simply press a button on the transmitter and continue hunting.
 
SportDOG Deluxe
Beeper System
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