Dog Tracking

Dog Tracking places your hunting dogs on the same map as your team — tracking up to 10 dogs simultaneously in real time. See where your bird dogs are working, follow hound packs across country, and monitor retrievers on water. Positions are live; dog tracking shows real-time GPS location only and does not store a replay-able track history. All without expensive proprietary collar systems.

Compatible Collars

ProHunt connects to GPS collars that share real-time position data over Bluetooth LE or a cellular/satellite connection (varies by collar). You do not need an expensive dedicated hunting GPS system:

Setting Up a Dog

1. Connect your collar

   Go to Settings > Dog Tracking > Add Dog. Select your collar brand and follow the on-screen pairing steps for that collar.

2. Name your dog

   Enter your dog's name and optional breed. This name appears on the map pin.

3. Assign a colour

   Each dog gets a distinct colour pin. With multiple dogs, colours help you track individuals at a glance.

4. Verify position

   Before leaving for the hunt, confirm each dog's pin is visible and updating on the map. Check battery level on the collar status screen.

What the Map Shows

Each dog on the map displays:

• Current position pin with dog name and icon
• Direction of travel arrow based on the last two positions
• Speed indicator — helps you know if the dog is working (slow) or on a run (fast)
• Track line — recent movement plotted on the map
• Watch for a dog that stops moving — a stationary dog can indicate a dog on point, a treed quarry, or a dog in trouble. Check the live map if a dog holds position unexpectedly.
• Out-of-range indicator — if the collar loses cellular or Bluetooth contact, the last known position is shown in grey with a timestamp

Hunting Use Cases

Bird Dog Hunting

Upland hunters run dogs in front of them through cover. With Dog Tracking you can see which direction the dog is working, identify when it locks on point, and navigate through heavy cover to reach it — even if you cannot see or hear it.

Hound Hunting

Hound packs can range kilometres from the hunters. Dog Tracking lets you follow the chase on the map, predict where the quarry is headed, and position hunters to intercept — without running through the woods following distant baying.

Waterfowl Retrieving

Track your retriever across open water or through marsh and flooded timber. Know when the dog has found the bird and is returning, even if it disappears from sight.

Lost Dog Recovery

If a dog breaks off pursuit and goes missing, you have its last known GPS position on the map to guide your search — the difference between a quick recovery and an overnight loss.

Sharing Dog Positions with Your Team

If you are hunting with a team, all members can see your dogs on the shared team map alongside human positions. This is critical for deer drives with hounds — all standers know exactly where the dogs are and which direction game is being pushed.

Best Practices

• Charge collars the night before every hunt. Most GPS collars get 8-16 hours of active tracking. Do not arrive at the trailhead with a 40% collar.
• Verify GPS lock before releasing the dog. Let the dog stand still for 60 seconds after powering on the collar to acquire satellite lock. Moving immediately often causes a 1-2 minute position delay.
• Know your breed’s working style. Pointing breeds hold position when on point, while retrievers keep moving — interpret a stationary position on the map accordingly.
• Keep the ProHunt app in the foreground in cold weather. Extreme cold reduces Bluetooth range. Keep your phone warm and the app active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy a new collar for ProHunt?

If you already have a Tractive, Fi, or compatible collar, you just need to authorise ProHunt to read from your existing account. You do not need to buy anything new. If you are starting fresh, ProHunt intentionally supports affordable off-brand collars — you do not need an expensive proprietary handheld system to get professional-grade tracking.

What is the update frequency?

Update frequency depends on the collar brand and its tracking mode. BLE collars typically update fastest when your phone is in range; cellular collars vary with their own subscription tier. Check your collar manufacturer’s specifications for exact rates.

Can I track my dog and teammates simultaneously?

Yes. Dogs and team members appear on the same map as distinct pin types. Dogs use a paw icon; humans use a person icon. Both are visible simultaneously.

Related Features

• Team Tracking — track human team members alongside dogs
• Bluetooth Integrations — connect BLE GPS collars and other devices
• SOS and Safety — emergency alerts for human team members
• Guide: Tracking Hunting Dogs — complete setup walkthrough