CLOSEOUT: SportDOG Locator Beacon Dog Safety and Location LightThe SportDOG Locator Beacon Dog Tracking Light comes with the 3/4" collar strap adapter pre-installed. If you want to use it on a 1" collar strap, just remove the adapter by popping it out of the base. Features: Battery Replacement: ![]() Steve Says: SportDOG Locator Beacon LightThe SportDOG Beacon only slides onto E-collar straps. It will NOT fit a standard dog collar unless you use the included carabiner clip. Also note that the 3/4" collar strap adapter comes pre-installed. If you want to use it on a 1" collar strap, just remove the adapter by popping it out of the base. Transcript from Steve's Video: Today we are looking at the SportDOG locator beacon lights. These are designed to give your dog some light while he's out running. It's not for him to see, it's for vehicles to be able to see him if he's out. Maybe running across a road is a possibility. It's also designed to help you keep up with him so that you can see them when they're running. What I like about these lights compared to some of the other lights that are on the market is that they're designed to fit on the collar strap. We've got several other lights that are on the market, and we've got some collars that have lights that are part of the collar. And everything that you've got there is going to be underneath the dog's neck. A lot of times it's going to make it hard to see. It also makes it hard to see if the dog is going away from you. So what's nice about these is that they go up on top of the dog's neck on the collar strap. It makes it easier to see. We've got three different colors. They come in red, blue, and white. Two different things they do. You have the solid light or you've got the little button here on the front. To change it, you hold it down. It goes to a flashing light. To cut it off, you hold it down again. It's going to come back solid. Keep holding it. When the light cuts off, you are turned off. I've got one here that's on a strap. They are set up where they can go on a one inch strap or a three-quarter inch strap. You can position it depending on what size dog you have. I like to run two lights on one strap. So, I've got two lights. We're going to position it on the dog's neck. So now it's on your dog's neck and you've got sort of a Y here. So, depending on which way he's moving, we've got lights. You can almost treat it like a boat. You know, right side, left side. But, really, it's just giving you visual no matter which direction he's pointed in. and I think that helps. They are reasonably priced compared to the others. You do not have remote control over them. So you turn them on, they're on. You turn them off, they're off. But for guys that are running at night, or if you are running a dog late in the day and you want to put it on as some added security, they work great for that. The other thing, too, is that they're not just limited to dogs and collars. They come with a clip. You can attach this clip to them and then you can hang it on yourself if you need to. Some folks have used them on their kids for Halloween, that type of thing. It's a neat little light. It's got a lot of different uses. We've had really good luck with them. Steve Snell
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94.87% Recommend this product (111 of 117 responses)
By Dane
Richmond VA
Great Light
February 27, 2024
Great light and really bright. Fit great on my dogs collar. The button is a little tricky to turn on and off but it's not a Beal breaker. The light feels good in the hand and is really well made. I would recommend this light to my dog handling friends for sure.
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By James Y.
Clinton Twp., MI
Customer Review of Gundog Suply
January 18, 2024
I really enjoy doing business with these people. The delivery was thorough, and prompt and the staff has always been friendly, available and supportive whenever I have had questions. I have recommended this business to several of my friends that are hunters or that own sporting dogs.
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By Rich
Farmington, Maine
Turn on button should be a warning to all prospective buyers. It is counterintuitve and almost impossible to use. You have to hold the light itself firmly in your hand and press with a small firm pointy tool for a long time to even get it to turn on.on
March 8, 2023
The on-off button is the size of a fat pinhead. Almost impossible to use.. You need to hold the light firmly and close in hand and have a sharp pointy tool to firmly press the button in for several seconds to even get it to turn on!!! Same deal for turn off...several seconds of depression or it won't turn off. I'll bet a lot of these get returned because this thing is one headache after the other even if you can get it to turn on!! And off!! Collar fitment requires the carabiner and loop for all of our collars and we have several. This thing is small!! Long neck hair hides the light and only a single strap 3/4 or 1" collar will allow it to fit As another reviewer suggested, just get a bulb with a hook!!!! If I find any real plusses, I'll repost.
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By Bruce
Montana
Button concern.
December 13, 2022
Bought this light to help locate my two black labs at night. Love the light colors and how bright they are. Have some concerns about the on/off button which is hard to locate and difficult to operate. I would recommend this product, but a buyer needs to know the button issues!
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By bob O.
Baldwinsville NY
Great product
November 15, 2022
Purchased two carabiner style lights from another vendor both of which lasted only days before being lost by both dogs. These lights are very bright and very secure to the e-collar. Took my dog pheasant hunting for a 2 hr hunt in dense cover (eyes and snoutful of abrasions!) and light remains in place. Highly recommend!
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By Gary K.
Dallas, Texas
Great Product
October 20, 2022
This is my second set of these lights. I currently use them on my three dogs for early morning and evening runs. The first set of beacon lights are over one year old and still have battery life. They are very bright and function as advertised. I use three different colors so I can identify individual dogs. I highly recommend them.
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By ms
MS
Excellent Light -- With Comments
April 9, 2022
As the owner of 4 of these lights, these observations and comments are intended to be informative and helpful. This light is BRIGHTER and MORE EASILY VISIBLE than any of the other brands I own. In that respect it is truly EXCELLENT. Gaining access to install batteries is easy and convenient (just screw the dome off the light). The unit is well made and sturdy.That having been said, there are a couple of things to be aware of:1) The attachment sites on the light housing are too narrow to fit on most normal size collars. As Steve clearly points out in his video, one is limited to the E-collar straps (Garmin), which are thinner than normal collars. Also, the E-collar straps do not readily lend themselves to attachment of a brass nameplate. Alternative means of attachment: a nylon strap can be affixed to the light housing; then the strap can be attached to the collar ring by a carabiner. (The nylon strap and carabiner are included with the light.) This system works, but direct attachment to the collar is a better option.2) The light is turned on-off by a rather small pressure switch that is somewhat recessed in the light housing. The switch is difficult to access and manipulate, particularly in dark or semi-dark conditions.These limitations are not disqualifying, but both should be addressed by the manufacturer.
By Elizabeth W.
MI
Perfect for Short Days
January 5, 2022
Daylight is limited in Michigan during the winter. I can spot my dog quickly as he runs around on our nearby field in the early morning and the late evening.
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By Randy
Indiana
Good
December 22, 2021
Good light.
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By Jack
Sierra Vista AZ
Great Item
October 23, 2021
Received and put into service. Will use in S Dakota next week while hunting pheasants with my GSP. Should assist in tracking the dog very well.
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By Tim P.
Suffolk, Va.
Great safety light
July 20, 2021
Well thought out useful item. Love sport dog products, great features include long battery life, solid & blinking settings along with a switch that dog cannot disable while playing. During day I can still locate my pet with flashing mode. people see it & want one where ever I take my pet. Great addition to my sport dog collar.
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By Customer
Michigan
Collar light
July 1, 2021
The light works good and I'd bright. If you have a collar with a Name brass name tag the position of the light is limited. Also if you have a collar with a center ring the location of the light is limited. If you can't fit the lift on yourCollar due to a name plate or the thickness of your dog collar, I found the light is a little bulky to hang from the collar ring with the supplied strap
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By Raymond
Dallas, TX
great for seeing dogs at night
June 30, 2021
great for seeing dogs at night
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By Greg M.
IL
Good Locator
May 13, 2021
Does not fit on a 2 ply 1 inch collar. Have to use the carbiner carrying device. White light is pretty bright and will work for early morning decoy placement so I know where my dog is. Tough to turn on
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By Harold B.
Powhatan, Virginia
Weight fine. The dog likes it fine.
April 17, 2021
It is fine. It is as expected and watched it fine already.
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By Blor
Apex, NC
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Missouri
Sport dog locator light
March 23, 2021
This is a very helpful item to know where your dogs are under low light conditions Love it
By Donna
Florida
Deaf dog
March 19, 2021
I have a deaf dog and the light is prefect for helping me keep up with her during night walks. I chose the white light. The claps is very convenient, she even stops at the door and waits very patiently for her light.
By Lynn
Yorktown, Virginia
Awesome Bright Lights
January 3, 2021
I have purchased 4 of these now. The first was amber which lasted several years. This time I ordered green, blue and red. I find the green to be the brightest. The control button on these is much easier to push than the first one purchased years ago. I use them daily to keep track of the dogs while out at night. Totally recommend this productLynn P
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By annie
Roberts, Montana
Perfect collar for labs at hunting camp
December 27, 2020
know where your dog is easily with this light
By Patrick
Rumford, RI
Good product, difficult to turn on and off
December 7, 2020
I use this light regularly with my Brittany. Lasts a long time, waterproof but the on/off button is very small. It also is so slightly raised that it is diffcult to find the correct pressure. I end up taking my glove off and using the point of my keys to switch on/off. Could be a better design.....P.S. I am 63 y/o, good eyesight, but not perfect.Overall, very satisfied with GDS products and service.
By John
Oklahoma
Good product
September 25, 2020
Very bright, met my expectations. Only complaint is the on/off button. Rather hard to operate. Not a deal breaker for me though.
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By Dean
Massachusetts
Great light
September 16, 2020
Nice light. Very bright. The only drawback for me is it's hard to turn on and off, I have to use a pointed instrument to get the button to work, not a deal breaker for me as I carry a pocket knife anyway. Happy with the light.
By Denis S.
WI
Review for SportDOG Locator Beacon Dog Safety and Location Light
October 18, 2018
I just love it - using it often, works great, good battery life. Easy to install and operate. I can see my dog in dark far away. For those who do walk late in dark, specially when there is no light on the street and your dog is darker skin - perfect protection - not just YOU see the dog - but the unexpecting driver does too. Tracking at night in woods another good use. I use 2 on 1 collar at 10 minutes to 2 positions. I also purchased this for friends (also few for breeder of my pudelpointer in Czech republic) - everybody loves it. Great present.
By JOHN K.
IN
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October 12, 2018
By Elizabeth W.
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October 12, 2018
The visibility of the light for tracking the exact location is ideal for early morning , dusk and at night. Our GSP is brown so he is difficult to see. Good safety beacon too. On/off button a bit of challenge. Good product- purchased three.
By Jeff H.
MA
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October 11, 2018
As usual, everything from GDS is top of the line. I use this when Jasper(GSP) and I go out just before sunrise so I can keep track of him in low light. Plenty bright and has never failed, even after days of swimming.
By James E.
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October 23, 2016
To hard to turn on and off
By Pamela D.
MI
Review for SportDOG Locator Beacon Dog Safety and Location Light
October 17, 2016
Difficult to activate.
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