Marco Polo Pet Tracker September 16, 2013, 08:36:06 am Yahoo Message Number: 142675Anyone in the group have any experience with the Marco Polo pet tracker especially for a smaller dog? http://www.backcountryk9.com/Products/MarcoPolo-Pet-Tracker-Starter-SystemThanksJohn A Wozniak
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #1 – September 16, 2013, 11:02:42 am Yahoo Message Number: 142680No, we haven't used it. We always keep our dogs on a leash, so there would be no need for such a product. And, if your dog is out in the wilderness running loose, it's not going to stop some wild animal from killing your dog.Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.comAnyone in the group have any experience with the Marco Polo pet tracker especially for a smaller dog? http://www.backcountryk9.com/Products/MarcoPolo-Pet-Tracker-Starter-System
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #2 – September 16, 2013, 02:30:16 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142687Good point, Linda! Most parks--both commercial and public--require pets to be leashed at all times. I would not want to be camping anywhere near somebody who let their dogs run loose.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #3 – September 16, 2013, 02:51:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142690I think the point of these devices, (we use the TAGG unit), is what happens if your pet gets off of their leash, or makes a mad dash when you stop for gas somewhere? It happens, especially when you have a pup that's new to the family, etc.I haven't seen too many situations where anyone that was careless enough to let a dog run loose would also care enough to put a GPS on them. Even as a dog owner, when they're running free, it's annoying.To the other point, while the wild beasties are out there, the thought is that it would be nice to at least have a couple of minutes to track down your pet before the lions and velociraptors got him.As i mentioned above, we've been using the TAGG all summer. It's really great, and small enough for little dogs. The only catch is that it's dependent upon cell coverage, which we've found can be really spotty in remote locations. Check it out. It might work for you. http://www.pettracker.comTAGG is a subscription service, i think about $4 a month. Worth it for us, at least for the meantime until our guy becomes a little more used to being around us.
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #4 – September 16, 2013, 03:10:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142691You don't always "let" your dog run loose. Try being distracted for a few milliseconds when opening the door, and your 120 lb. Akita decides to escape because she saw a rabbit. Not much you can do.Dick
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #5 – September 16, 2013, 03:23:15 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142692Thank you. That's my point.We live in a wooded area and while Reggie stays close to home he just wants to see what's at the end of our driveway. There still is enough pup in him that I'm afraid he just might bolt one day so I'm looking at the options for around our home to track him down. Or if he bolts out of a vehicle before we get the door closed and he takes off. I was not inferring something that would let him roam free in a campground.John A Wozniak Sent from iPhone Please excuse any typos
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #6 – September 16, 2013, 03:33:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142695If you pets are properly seat belted in or caged when traveling, they won't have a chance to "make a mad dash" when a door is opened. True, they could get out when parked someplace and the door is opened...that's why you teach them that they are not to go out the door until they are given permission. YOU own the door, not them!Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.comI think the point of these devices, (we use the TAGG unit), is what happens if your pet gets off of their leash, or makes a mad dash when you stop for gas somewhere?
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #7 – September 16, 2013, 04:17:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142697While national and state parks do restrict dogs to leash only, there are public lands where off-leash dogs are allowed and quite common. Some are hunting areas (think trained bird retrievers - who need training in season and out) and some are more remote trail areas.In any case, you might compare the marco polo system to some others designed for hunting dogs and available from a place like Cabellas. You might also get some better feedback from a group of hunting dog enthusiasts.Rich '03 MB in NC
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #8 – September 16, 2013, 06:31:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142700JohnThis looks to be an interesting device for short-range tracking of your pet. Its range is limited so if your dog decided to take off and run more than a mile or two away, it probably will not track it. The suggestion to check dog hunting and training forums is good advice. These devices must be the commercialized versions of what some researchers have been using for wild animal tracking. It would be nice if the handset could be eliminated and replaced with a small receiver that plugs into a smart phone...one less thing to carry. Use the "Find my iDog" app.Marco polo's website doesn't provide any technical information. Did find this quote, on their Facebook page, from the president and Chief Technical Officer. "The maximum range in ideal conditions is over 2 miles and 3 or even 5 miles is possible if one end of the system is above the average terrain. In hilly terrain or when there are obstructions in the path the range will go down, just like with a two-way radio (e.g. FRS/GMRS walkie talkies).The key words here are 'Ideal" and "FRS/GMRS". I use this type of radio often and the range is OK as long as the conditions are ideal, line of sight..Get into steep, curvy canyons or thick trees and the range decreases rapidly. Wonder if there is a feline version? My friend Lorna needs one of these devices for finding her darn cat, Sambo, he loves to wander.Larry
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #9 – September 16, 2013, 06:49:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142702If you pets are properly seat belted in or caged when traveling, they won't have a chance to "make a mad dash" when a door is opened. True, they could get out when parked someplace and the door is opened...that's why you teach them that they are not to go out the door until they are given permission. YOU own the door, not them!Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.comLet me know how that works out for you with cats. We actually take ours out on a leash but they have darted out when we are parked. Luckily, they don't tend to run away when they get out so we are able to corral them.Jim C
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #10 – September 16, 2013, 07:49:21 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142704You obviously have never owned an Akita. :-)Dick
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #11 – September 16, 2013, 08:06:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142705Maybe Sambo was "maid to wander" (sic)! ;->Virtual hugs,Judie http://dorrieanne.wordpress.com
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #12 – September 16, 2013, 08:18:06 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142706It certainly wasn't my intent to imply that anyone was letting their dog run loose on purpose. I really only meant to give a quick review of the device we bought.
Re: Marco Polo Pet Tracker Reply #13 – September 16, 2013, 10:51:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142710I run loose whenever we're boondocking. That keeps the cat people from encroaching on my dog turf.;-) Gopher.
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