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Tracking Domestic Animals?

Posted by Cliff on from the more-gadgets-for-the-collar dept.

Solo-Malee asks: "My sister has a blind hunting dog (yes really) and will soon be moving to the wilderness area of Sweden. She is really worried that her dog will run off after the first elk that it sees never to be seen again (since he's already run off numerous times already). Are Slashdot readers aware of any practical inexpensive tracking system that can be applied to domestic animals?"

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  1. How not to lose your dog by Motherfucking+Shit · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Are Slashdot readers aware of any practical inexpensive tracking system that can be applied to domestic animals?
    Combine the natural power of a tree with the functionality of a chain. Throw in a collar for good measure, and you've got synergy.

    If the dog can't run off, he can't run off and get lost. I'm not trying to be a dick about this, but unless chaining a dog is illegal in her area, your sister should consider the obvious option. Occam's razor, and all. So long as food and water bowls are within easy reach, and kept in the same place, the dog shouldn't have a problem.
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    1. Re:How not to lose your dog by Grym · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Combine the natural power of a tree with the functionality of a chain. Throw in a collar for good measure, and you've got synergy.

      Be careful about this. DO NOT use this type of setup if it is possible for the dog to get hung over something. For instance, short fences or steep ledges can be the death of your best friend if he makes an excited jump. Don't count on the chain being too long for this to happen--dogs have a way of shortening the length by running around objects and the like.

      And even if this isn't an issue, always have a spring attached between his collar and the chain. This will lessen the strain placed upon his throat when he attempts to run too far. A dog's neck is his weakest part. A cheap spring used in such a fashion can prevent a dislodged trachea.

      Also, this should go without saying but, do not use choker (or "check") collars when attaching your dog to the chain. See the aforementioned neck comment.

      Most importantly, don't leave your dog out unattended for extended periods of time. No good can come of it. Besides, why even bother having a pet if you're too busy to pay attention to it?

      -Grym

  2. Re:Not quite right. by wed128 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...