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100% Recommend this product (16 of 16 responses)
By Milo
Central Illinois
Satisfied with the Alpha 10
January 21, 2023
Like the simply features of the Alpha 10, the toggle is very sensitive and the training collar button is hard to operate with gloves. Otherwise I like the all in one features with training and gps collar. The size of the handheld transmitter is great.
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By Melissa M.
Grafton, MA
Garmin Alpha10 and TT15X
March 10, 2022
This is a great product - I was a little unsure if I wanted the bigger system with maps or just the tracking arrow and distance, as with the alpha10, but I decided to go with the smaller system - and can use it with the Garmin app on my phone if I want more information. I have 2 male GSPs - just about a year old - whom I bring in the woods every morning. One is a runner, and disappears pretty regularly on me, which is why I got the system in the first place. The Alph10/TT15X system has given me my enjoyable morning walks and piece of mind back - I can see where my sinning dog is and give a gentle stimulus to remind him that he needs to come back. I don't stand in the middle of the wilderness yelling or whistling for him anymore. He has become more responsive and less likely to roam too far.
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By Greg
Wayland, MI
Works great after software update
February 14, 2023
Initially could not get controller and collar to pair. Was told to update collar software, but was missing cable to connect from collar cable to USB. I bought my own and then tried updating collar with Garmin Express but it didnât work. Then tried updating the controller which did work allowing the two to pair.
Now that itâs working, I couldnât be happier with it. Works as advertised. By Charles
San Antonio, Texas
Only Used Once
February 1, 2023
Have only used it once, but seems to work well. Impressed with the battery life. No longer worrying about keeping extra batteries handy
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By James
Pontotoc, MS
Works Great
December 21, 2022
Small, lightweight and after playing with it for a few minutes I was ready to go hunting. It does everything that the more expensive units can do. Download the Garmin Explore app and you can watch everything you dogs are doing.
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By Rob
Charleston, SC
A great new addition to the field kit
December 14, 2022
I just received the Aplha 10 and TT15x collar combination before my last hunt and put it immediate into use. Setup was incredibly easy. The Alpha 10 paired quickly with both my existing TT15 and the new TT15x collars. I have been using a Garmin 550+ handheld for the past three seasons and love that unit as well. If your dog(s) need training/stimulation the 550+ is probably the better unit to use. Since I was hunting my 4 year-old LLewelyn Setter, training/stimulation is not much of a need.
Comparisons between the 550+ and the Alpha 10 - I love the unit's larger direction display, which is much easier on older eyes. The Alpha 10 is a much smaller unit and easily fit into the shoulder pouch on my vest, keeping it within easy access but out of the way when shouldering a shotgun to the other side. Both the 550+ and Alpha 10 synced well with Garmin's Explorer app, but it is slightly easier to start and stop a hunt tracking with the Alpha 10. There is a little more information on the collar available in the Alpha 10's screen, such as collar battery strength, which I much appreciate. Overall, I really like the Alpha 10. The three main things I need in a tracking collar right now in order of importance are direction and distance to my pups, battery strength of the unit and collars, and a stimulation option for the rare correction need. The Alpha 10 checks all those boxes. As for the new TT15x collar - I need to perform some side-by-side testing, but it does appear to be slightly more accurate than my older TT15 collar. The software updates were easy enough to do thru Garmin Express, not that the WebUpdater approach was that difficult. Though, I do like having all my Garmin updates (550+, Alpha10, Fenix) in a single software location. One more note on the customer service from Gun Dog Supply ... It was, as usual, simply amazing ... My wife actually ordered this unit as a gift for me and the pup. She initially forgot to order the TT15x collar with a blue strap (almost everything for this pup is blue). Hours after she placed the order, she called to adjust the order. In her words = "the woman who answered the phone could not have been nicer!" Pros
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By Bryan
Alabama
Alpha 10
November 22, 2022
I would like everyone to know that purchasing from Outdoor Dog Supply , was a wonderful experience, fast shipment !! I'm so pleased with it , anything from Garmin has been a pleasure to purchase , watch the video Steve has on it . It can't be explained any simpler.
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By Nick F.
Kansas City MO
Great E-Collar & Tracking System
November 4, 2022
So far, so good. Garmin makes top notch products. Had to exchange the TT15X for the TT15 Mini. Gun Dog Supply made the exchange easy.
Great company. Great support. My go to site for all things sport dog related. By Teri
Oregon
Great small handheld
October 7, 2022
I got the Alpha 10 to be a compact handheld for my Garmin collars and it has been working like a dream with my 5 dogs in the field.
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By Griffguy
Idaho
Garmin Alpha 10+
September 10, 2022
Well constructed product.
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By Richard
Alabama
Fits my needs
July 24, 2022
As Steve's video review says, the Alpha 10 is not for everybody. But it fits my needs perfectly. My dog is already collar conditioned and doesn't need a lot of correction, so I didn't need a training collar. He responds to vibrate as a whoa command and tone as a recall, so I leave the setting on one of those and hitting the button gives me the desired response. Scrolling through multiple settings or working multiple dogs would be a drawback for this unit, I think.
The tracking screen on the unit is fairly rudimentary- direction and distance to your dog, other devices, or your truck. But, when paired with my cell phone via Bluetooth and using the Garmin Explore app with downloaded maps, I get better mapping capability and dog location than with the more expensive units. It means having to have the Alpha 10 and my phone with me during a hunt, but that's not a concern for me. Plus, it doesn't require cell service. The TT15 collar works well for my Braque Francais. He is nearly 50 pounds, but his neck at the base of his head is only 14", and 16" at his shoulder, so a smaller pointer. So far, range has not been an issue, although I've only tested to about 1/2 mile. There are better training collars, and more advanced tracking units with better features. But for the right application, this combo is a great value. Pros
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By David
Nampa, Idaho
Ideal for Chukar hunting
March 5, 2022
This is perfect for birdhunting in big country with a trained dog. I used Astros in the past but too many features made it harder to use. Seeing the direction and distance of the dog is all I need for tracking. Marking the truck is a big plus and why I chose this over the 550 plus. I do not use this for training but do need stimulation and randge for the occasional deer/antelope chase. The only thing I would change would be to add a range alert feature. If I need that and other mapping features I can also carry my Astro 430 which can read the TT15X collar.
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By Pete
Montana
Simple, but not Garmin's best engineering
November 4, 2021
The upside is that the battery lasts a long time and they've dropped all the bells and whistles from the 100 and 200, so it's much simpler. Eliminating the touch screen also prevents the annoying moment when you look down during a hunt and realize you're 4-screens deep into a place you don't care about or don't want to be
The downside is that it seems to have been designed by someone who hasn't hunted with it-- (see cons, below) To be clear: my frustrations are with Garmin, not Gun Dog Supply! I'm grateful to GDS that it was even available-- these are not easy to find these days and I needed mine quickly when my Alpha 100 stopped charging (after just 2 years). Bottom line is that I'm keeping it, but there's room for improvement! Pros
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By Chris N.
CA
Works great.
October 6, 2021
Once I got the collars synched, it worked as advertised.
By Luke
Montana
Perfect Combination
September 16, 2021
The Alpha 10 is exactly what I've been looking for in a handheld track/train. It's simple, it tells you where your dogs are, it alerts you when they're on point, and it gives you the ability to correct with tone/vibrate/ continuous and momentary stimulation. It is more of a "tracking" device than a "training" device, but it does give you the ability to do both. Pairing the Alpha 10 (and appropriate collars) with the Garmin Explore app (on your smartphone) gives you real-time and useful data on topographical or aerial imagery maps that can be reviewed in the field or after the hunt. The Garmin Explore app can be used with or without cell service, as long as the appropriate maps are downloaded beforehand. All of this, in a small and light package, makes the Alpha 10 perfect for my needs.
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By John
Clarksville Va
Fast service and functional controller
September 16, 2021
Received the unit two days after ordering! It is a simple device easy to set up and the screen is easily seen in the sun. I like the compass and time showing right above the dog data. The tone and vibrate function setting and menu are easily accessible. I run three dogs and the screen shows their distance and direction. The toggle is rapid and the stimulation button convenient to press.
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