Description
xOverview
The Garmin Alpha T 20 GPS dog collar blends rugged durability with a slim profile that stays comfortable on a variety of breeds. The rugged housing pairs with a slim profile that can adapt from large to smaller breeds, and the included flex band is user replaceable for quick size tweaks as your dog grows or shifts between collars on backcountry trips. When used with a compatible Garmin handheld (sold separately), you can monitor a dog's position out to about 9 miles, with position updates possible every few seconds under active search scenarios.
In practical field scenarios, the collar's multicolor LED provides at-a-glance identification in daylight and darkness. You can choose from colors such as yellow, magenta, cyan, white, green, red and blue, which helps you distinguish multiple dogs in a single run or quickly locate a single dog among terrain and vegetation. The LED is designed to be bright enough for low light environments while staying visible without causing glare for nearby wildlife or other handlers.
Battery life is tuned for long days outdoors. The standard battery pack can deliver up to 68 hours of operation, while the expanded pack can extend that to 136 hours when you enable dynamic tracking. Dynamic tracking intelligently adjusts the update cadence based on how your dog moves, which can help balance real-time awareness with power conservation on extended excursions.
The collar also emphasizes convenience. When it is charging and connected to your network via Wi-Fi, it automatically installs the latest software updates, so you can enjoy ongoing improvements without manual checks. This combination of smart charging and remote updates reduces downtime and helps you stay aligned with the latest features as you go.
Key benefits in the field
- Tracking range up to 9 miles with updates as frequent as 2.5 seconds when paired with a compatible handheld
- Rugged yet slim housing that fits a broad range of breeds and field needs
- User-replaceable flex band for easy sizing and maintenance
- Dynamic tracking adjusts update rates to your dog’s movement for potentially longer battery life
- Bright multicolor LED helps with quick night identification across the pack
Design, power and compatibility
- Automatic Wi-Fi updates keep software current during charging
- Pairs with Garmin handhelds such as Alpha and Pro 550 Plus (sold separately)
- Batteries are user-replaceable; standard pack up to 68 hours, expanded pack up to 136 hours when using dynamic tracking
FAQ
Q: Does the Alpha T 20 require a separate handheld to track?
A: Yes. It requires pairing with a compatible Garmin handheld (sold separately) such as Alpha or Pro 550 Plus to track your dog.
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: Standard pack up to 68 hours; expanded pack up to 136 hours with dynamic tracking.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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Shipping
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