Tracking Domestic Animals? 101
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?"
Which way did he go? (Score:2)
False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:5, Informative)
elk is Cervus elaphus or wapiti or some such beast.
Re:False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:2)
Re:False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:1)
Is it chasing Trolls too? (Score:2)
Troll [Categories: Nordic folklore, Dungeons & Dragons creatures, Norse mythology, Legendary creatures]
A troll is a member of a fearsome humanoid race from Scandinavian folklore
The mythology of Scandinavia (shared in part by Britain and Germany) until the establishment of Christianity Norse mythology the well-known Scandinavian folk tale Grendel in the poem The legendary hero of an anonymous Old Englis
Not quite right. (Score:4, Informative)
www.dictionary.com
elk
n : large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America [syn: European elk, moose, Alces alces]
wapiti
n. wapiti or wapitis
A large light brown or grayish-brown North American deer (Cervus canadensis) having long, branching antlers. Also called American elk, elk.
moose
n. pl. moose
A hoofed mammal (Alces alces) found in forests of northern North America and in Eurasia and having a broad, pendulous muzzle and large, palmate antlers in the male.
Re:Not quite right. (Score:3, Insightful)
Motion to depreciate the term 'elk' (Score:2)
But regardless, it would be useful to disambiguate the tasty creature. Since no one bothers to say 'European Elk' or 'American Elk', I propose that the term 'elk' in general be depreciated on both continents and that 'moose' (alces) and 'wapati' (cervus) be used instead where applicable.
This was done with the fish, Dolphin, which is now referred to as Mahi-mahi, as the name Dolphin got it confused with the
Re:False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:3, Funny)
No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law - an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: "The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist", "Fillings of Passion", "The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink".
Ok, ok, I'm sorry =)
Re:False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:2)
That would be hirvi.
I know, terribly important...
Re:False cognate. In English, it's called a Moose. (Score:1)
Kronhjort aka Elk aka Red Deer (Score:1)
Re:Which way did he go? (Score:1)
Third eye dog? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:3, Interesting)
Dogs use scent more than humans do. A blind dog can smell elk just fine (well assuming there are not two handicaps). He cannot chase it was well because he cannot see trees, but he can track it just fine. Until several miles latter he no longer can find home, and is lacking one of the easier ways to orient itself.
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:2)
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:2)
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:2)
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:1)
Forget nancy drew...she's a wannabe!
I wonder if my collection is hanging around anywhere?
Re:Third eye dog? (Score:2)
Invisible Fence (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Invisible Fence (Score:2, Informative)
Why track it ... (Score:2, Informative)
Have a battery operated unit fixed to the dogs collar that emits a sound wave (where the frequency is painful for the dog to listen too) if the dog gets too far away from a second unit carried by the dogs owner. The greater the distance, the greater the intensity of the sound emmitted.
Dogs are fast learners.
Re:Why track it ... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Why track it ... (Score:3, Funny)
maybe eaten by an elk!
I hear they only do that sort of thing if you try to karve your initials in them with a sharpened tøøthbrush. No realli!
How not to lose your dog (Score:5, Insightful)
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.
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:1)
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:3, Interesting)
Take a 2 year old Husky -yellow lab mix,
Add one Nylon choke collar
One chain with a 500 lb breaking strength
One metal stake 6' long pounded 2' into the ground.
Make it hunting season, with an unknown # of deer on the move at dusk.
The Dog barked like mad as the deer walked about a 100 feet away. Then went quiet. 10 minutes later as that feeling of dread passed over I checked on the dog, and found,
The stake, the chain pointing the way the deer
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:2)
Chain, meet weakest link. Anyway, what kind of idiot uses a choke collar to tie a dog up? You use a choke collar for training/walking, so you can apply a correction when the dog behaves incorrectly - and not for any other purpose. Ever.
Presumably, the original poster was suggesting to chain the dog up properly, rather than simply using whatever was laying around the house at the time.
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:2)
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:4, 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
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:1)
Re:How not to lose your dog (Score:3, Funny)
BTW, posthumously nicknaming the dog 'Smokey' was deemed "insensitive" by my wife. 'Sparky' didn't go over too well, either.
Training! (Score:2)
Re:Training! (Score:2)
Of course "they" are.
When I was 15 I rescued a 7 year old dog from an abusive home. One of the things that the family used to do was throw things at her, and she was extremely scared of anything that was thrown (regardless of where it was being thrown.)
We had another dog that we'd trained to catch things (most notably food, but he'd catch anything you threw at him.) Whenever we'd throw him some food, the rescue dog would ru
GPS GSM Collar (Score:3, Informative)
Here is one for 860EUR [environmental-studes.de], there may be cheeper ones. Just make sure your area is covered. [gsmworld.com]
Don't know about the services available in Sweden, but it is also technical feasible to provide a localisation service with a GSM mobile alone.
Practical Tracking Mechanism (Score:2)
That, or go after those damned dog-seducing Elks. The elk menace must be stopped!
Although to be honest, I'd be very curious to see what the dog's flirtation with large antlered fuzzy creatures of the woodlands leads to in terms of offspring...
On second thought... (Score:3, Funny)
A leash? (Score:2)
Wheels of Zeus... (Score:2)
Re:Wheels of Zeus... (Score:4, Informative)
Sounds like that's their top application for it, along with blind hunting dogs.
Personally, I want this for my car. Not LoJack and all that, just a thing that says, "the car is 25 meters north of here" when I come out of the house in the morning. If wOz can do this on a dog or a child, why don't German luxury cars have this standard? I'm not sure I want OnStar to know where I am at all times, but a short-range where-the-hell-did-I-park dingus would be great.
err (Score:1)
that was hard!
lol (Score:2)
It's blind but it's going to run off when it sees an elk? Anyone see an issue here?
NetHack (Score:5, Funny)
If a magic whistle isn't available, then a leash can work well. Failing that, be sure to feed your pet regularly and always carry some tripe. The dog, attracted by the smell, will follow you more closely.
HTH
Re:NetHack (Score:2)
--LWM
Your problem isn't that the dog gets lost (Score:3, Funny)
Buy an Invisible Fence and collar.
Re:Your problem isn't that the dog gets lost (Score:2)
--LWM
Buy a Tracking Collar (Score:2)
See some of the brands available at http://www.gundogsupply.com/tracking-collars.html [gundogsupply.com]
Try this (Score:2)
For a slightly higher-tech solution, try this [purdue.edu] or even this [thepetprofessor.com].
onw for me too please (Score:2)
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:kfxfFBSmNgc
Blind hunting? (Score:3, Funny)
How do you exactly hunt blinds?
Re:Blind hunting? (Score:1)
Re:Blind hunting? (Score:1)
Wheels of Zeus (Score:4, Interesting)
It's still vapor, though - you can't buy any products.
same for humans (Score:2)
legal? (Score:2)
Re:legal? (Score:1)
Re:legal? (Score:2)
Another GPS/GSM solution (Score:2, Informative)
http://benefon.com/products/pointer_dog_gps/ [benefon.com]
Might cost a few hundred euros and requires GPS and especially GSM network coverage.
Comment removed (Score:5, Funny)
Ask Slashdot followup...lighter tracking device? (Score:4, Funny)
Obviously, I will need a lighter tracking device than discussed for my dog. It needs to be light enough so my girlfriend..oops..I mean Cat, cannot tell that it is attached to their person...oops...I mean fur.
Also, I want to purchase this device with cash. That's so the police...oops...I mean the Cat Cabal cannot track me down.
super high tech. (Score:1)
2.tie rope to stick
3.tie rope to dog collar
It doesn't run linux...but it works
Re:super high tech. (Score:1)
Re:super high tech. (Score:1)
Tell her to relax. (Score:1)
Sometimes a dog will stray away from where the dog's owner/companion thi
Re: (Score:1)
APRS (Score:2)
Is Slashdot down? (Score:1)
Re:Is Slashdot down? (Score:2)
Uhh... anyone want to answer that?
Anyone?
Guys...
NOOO!!!
hunting the blind? (Score:3, Funny)
I'm pretty sure that Sweden is one of those highly advanced countries with tons of social benefits. I don't believe for a minute that they allow the hunting of the blind.
Id tags (Score:2)
It's blind right? (Score:1)
Several good possibilities (Score:1)
Train it (inadvertantly) (Score:2)
The police used to feed her, play with her etc.
Obviously after a while this meant that, every time she 'escaped', she made a beeline for the police station often arriving there before we even knew she had left.