Garmin UPLAND 550 Overview:

The Garmin Upland 550 takes the Garmin PRO 550, which is a direct descendent of the 500 Lite/LS/XLS Pro series collars that professional and serious amateur trainers have relied upon for years, and adds the remote-controlled Garmin Accessory Beeper, turning the 550 into a versatile upland hunting unit! This top-of-the-line model is an extremely versatile remote training collar that is right for any breed of dog and any type of training -- from basic obedience to advanced fieldwork.

Gun Dog Supply Exclusive: One Hour BASIC OBEDIENCE Ecollar Training Video

$40 Value -- You get this FOR A PENNY when you buy this ecollar.

We are proud to announce that Professional Dog Trainer Robin MacFarlane is working with us! We just wrapped another video shoot, and are launching her latest DVD.

PREVIEW: Watch a 10-minute Preview here...

What's interesting about these videos is that Robin has never worked with these dogs before, and several younger dogs have never been trained on an ecollar.

First, Robin walks you through the basic obedience commands showing what proper form looks like.

Next, Robin shows how she introduces the ecollar to two of Steve's puppies, Jack & Tilly, and shows you how to find the right STIM level to communicate with your dog.

She then turns that into a lesson for your dog to recognize that STIM means pay attention to your handler and expands that into a basic recall.

Additional segments include teaching RECALL, PLACE, SIT, and HEEL.





Exclusively available at Gun Dog Supply.

Multi-dog Collars / Systems:

• Garmin UPLAND 550 2-dog
• Garmin UPLAND 550 3-dog
• UPLAND 550 Additional Collar

Garmin UPLAND 550 Transmitter (Remote)

BUTTONS / TOGGLES / DIALS
• Two black buttons control 21 levels of continuous and momentary stimulation
• Stimulation toggle lets you select continuous or momentary mode
• "A" setting on stimulation toggle allows independent remote accessory beeper and beacon light operation
• Dog selector toggle allows expansion up to 3 dogs (with purchase of additional collars)
• "V" setting on intensity dial activates non-stimulating vibration feature
• Front mounted tone / accessory button


RANGE
• 1-mile range


TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
• Quick charge Li-Ion batteries are user-replaceable and last 3-5 years with proper care
• Approx. 60-hour battery life
• LED battery charge indicator


TRANSMITTER SPECS
• Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Transmitter dimensions: 8.2"H x 1.8"W x 2.1"D
• Fully waterproof (IPX7 rating) -- it even floats!
• Ergonomic and balanced 1-handed design
• Rubberized sure-grip, no-slip area for your hand on the back
• Fixed internal antenna
• Virtually indestructible Lexan construction
• Lanyard connection slot

Garmin UPLAND 550 Collar

• Remote-controlled, built-in beacon lights
• Built-in bark limiter activated at the collar
• 3/4" orange collar strap with square double buckle and metal keeper fits up to a 24" neck
• Approx. 60-hour battery life
• No external antenna
• Plastic Lexan molded case built to withstand all kinds of training and hunting conditions
• Waterproof collar/receiver to 1 ATM (10 meters -- perfect for retriever training)
• No exposed charging ports to gather debris, no covers to remove for charging
• Quick charge Li-Ion batteries are user-replaceable and last 3-5 years with proper care
• Built-in LED is a battery charge indicator and test light
• On/off switch activated at the collar
• Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Receiver dimensions: 1.7"H x 3.1"W x 1.7"D
• Collar strap dimensions: 3/4" x 27"

Garmin UPLAND 550 Comes With

• Handheld waterproof transmitter
• Waterproof dog device receiver collar with orange 3/4" adjustable strap
• Collar receiver charging clip
• Split adapter cable
• AC adapter
• Set of long contact points
• Set of short contact points
• Contact point wrench
• Owner's manual
• Optional Robin MacFarlane's Basic Obedience Ecollar Training DVD
• Optional long line / checkcord (color may vary)

Garmin UPLAND 550 Features

• Two black buttons control 21 levels of continuous and 21 levels of momentary stimulation instantly selectable at the transmitter
• Non-stimulating tone and vibration features
• Dog selector toggle allows expansion up to 3 dogs (with purchase of additional collars)
• Waterproof transmitter (IPX7) and dog device (1 ATM)
• Transmitter floats
• 1-mile range
• Interchangeable contact points for dogs with long or short coats
• Insulated contact points ensure consistent and reliable stimulation in the water
• No external collar antenna
• Remote-controlled beacon lights built into the receiver collar
• Remote-controlled accessory beeper for locating your dog
• Built-in bark limiter activated at the collar
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries in the handheld with approx. 60-hour run time
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries in the dog device with approx. 60-hour run time
• 3/4" collar strap with square double buckle and metal keeper fits up to a 24" neck
• 1-year manufacturer warranty

Garmin UPLAND 550 Beeper Collar

• Waterproof
• Weighs less than 3 oz.
• Audible range of over 1/4 mile
• Sound safely directed away from your dog's ears
• Lower octave tone is easier to hear for more experienced upland hunters
• Choose from 8 different preset Hunt Mode and Point Mode sound combinations including hawk scream
• Beeper position is completely adjustable -- unit fits both larger and smaller breeds
• Easy to use one button operation
• Red and green mode indicator LEDs
• No connecting wires to bend or break
• Beeper can be used as an accessory without the remote trainer
• Remote trainer can be used without beeper - remove it from the collar when you don't need it
• Uses one replaceable CR123A lithium battery (included)

Garmin UPLAND 550 Batteries

• The UPLAND 550 has Lithium-Ion batteries with two-hour rapid charge
• Batteries are user-replaceable in both the transmitter and dog device collar
• Includes USB splitter cable that lets you charge both collar and handheld at the same time
• Dog device features a compact charging cradle for no exposed charging jacks
• Beeper uses one replaceable CR123A lithium battery (included)

Stimulation from the Garmin UPLAND 550

Choose the stimulation that is best for your dog
• Intensity levels can be quickly adjusted, meaning you can instantly adjust intensity whenever distractions increase
• 21 intensity levels of STIM (1-7, low/medium/high)
• Non-stimulating tone and vibration functions


BOTH STIM TYPES
• Change STIM type with the toggle
• Continuous stimulation allows you to control the length of the correction based on how long you hold the button down
• Momentary stimulation delivers a quick preset duration of stimulation (less than 1 second) for enforcing commands your dog already knows and for correcting behavior


TRAINING WITH STIM
• Tactile dial with clicks between levels allows you to raise and lower the stimulation level by feel without ever having to take your eyes off your dog
• Teach yardwork/obedience and enforce known commands with lower levels of stimulation
• Use higher levels to stop unwanted chasing or to overcome strong distractions


CONTACT POINTS
• Insulated contact points ensure consistent and reliable stimulation in the water
• Includes interchangeable contact points for long- or short-coated dogs

Garmin UPLAND 550 Range

Collar range is up to 1 mile, which is ample for most dog training or hunting situations. Maximum range is based on "line of sight." This means that to get the full range out of a system there should be nothing between the transmitter and the receiver, and the terrain should be flat and open. This isn't going to happen in most places that we spend time with our dogs. The range on all of the systems that we carry will vary depending on training conditions, including weather, terrain, and the presence of cover.

Remember, too much range will never hurt, but too little could be a problem.