Dog Training During the Dog Days of Summer

If you’re a hunter, you’re probably counting down the days
until the season starts.  If you hunt with dogs, you’re probably in the
midst of a training program to get them ready for this fall.

Summer training means warm weather – even early morning and
late night drills can be warm this time of year.  Keeping your dogs cool
and comfortable isn’t just a good idea; it can be a matter of life or
death.  So make sure you keep your dogs hydrated, train near water
whenever possible, and give them frequent breaks.

Today, there’s something more you can do to keep an eye on
your pups’ well-being.  The Garmin tempe is an inexpensive way to monitor
the ambient temperature in your dogs’ crates, kennels, and trailers.  Just
pair it to your Astro 320, Alpha 100, fenix, or other compatible Garmin device,
and you’ll instantly know how hot (or cold) your dog’s environment is.

Before pairing the device, make sure you’ve got the latest
version of firmware for your handheld by downloading and running WebUpdater.  Instructions for pairing with the tempe
varies by device, but it’s typically found under the “ANT Sensors” page within
the setup menu.  You can learn more about the tempe on our Trail Tech page.

Once your handheld is updated and your unit is paired, you’ll
need to experiment to determine the best place to mount the tempe, since the
wireless signal can be significantly degraded through metal or glass.  Once you find a position that works (and a
place that isn’t easily pawed by your dog), simply affix the transmitter with a
small piece of all-weather double-stick foam tape.

You can’t change the weather conditions, but with the tempe,
you’ll know what you and your dogs are up against!

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