Garmin Astro/Alpha/ Update from Industry Canada

[Bo D]

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[sidelock]

I know this is an old thread but my question is, can I purchase an Astro 430 in the US and legally bring it across the border on my return to Canada and be in possession of it without having it confiscated ? I realize they make a new 900 unit that can legally be used in Canada but I'm not interested in that one.
I called Canada Customs to inquire and they were not certain so they advised me that if issues arose at the border they would refer to Industry Cananda. So I called them and after being transferred four times I ended up having to leave a message and no one has bothered to return my call.

[SongDog]

I know this is an old thread but my question is, can I purchase an Astro 430 in the US and legally bring it across the border on my return to Canada and be in possession of it without having it confiscated ? I realize they make a new 900 unit that can legally be used in Canada but I'm not interested in that one.
I called Canada Customs to inquire and they were not certain so they advised me that if issues arose at the border they would refer to Industry Cananda. So I called them and after being transferred four times I ended up having to leave a message and no one has bothered to return my call.

Cant see it being a problem as I know lots of guys that take their dogs/gps/collars to and from the states all the time. Maybe they dont let on they have it when they come back across? I'm not sure but everyone I know runs with Alpha 100 over the 430 because of the training options on the alpha.

I still have a 320, bought it in Texas, brought it across no problems.

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[Mount Sweetness]

Buy it and bring it back.
Never once heard of any issues at the border.
Canadians are allowed to own them.

[sidelock]

Not quite certain how accurate this is or if it only applies to the newer units but according to Steve Snell of Gundog Supply and I quote " the radio functions that allows the dog collars to communicate with the hand held will be deactivated when used outside the US https://www.gundogsupply.com/astro-a...anada-use.html

[bodycount]

Sidelock I call BS on what steve snell is saying. I have had a alpha since 2014 and have crossed the boarder over 30 times with the unit with no problems.

[fishfood]

Not quite certain how accurate this is or if it only applies to the newer units but according to Steve Snell of Gundog Supply and I quote " the radio functions that allows the dog collars to communicate with the hand held will be deactivated when used outside the US https://www.gundogsupply.com/astro-a...anada-use.html

Plus even if they were deactivated its an electronic easy to make it think you are in the usa. It would be no different then getting the American Netflix here in Canada.

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[sidelock]

Plus even if they were deactivated its an electronic easy to make it think you are in the usa. It would be no different then getting the American Netflix here in Canada.

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Please explain how just in case. happens and I'm electronic technologically challenged. LOL

[fishfood]

Please explain how just in case. happens and I'm electronic technologically challenged. LOL

You have to change your VPN network .

I'm not that tec either but Google knows how it's done also YouTube will show you step by step instructions.
I cant even remember how to get to the real dark web out there. Like the old crossroads totally unstoppable only ever been on the dark web half dozen times lol.


Ps to the OP good luck finding an e collar
This debate has come up a few times over the years and people seem to be always using some products from the USA.


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[Snowwalker]

You have to change your VPN network .

I'm not that tec either but Google knows how it's done also YouTube will show you step by step instructions.
I cant even remember how to get to the real dark web out there. Like the old crossroads totally unstoppable only ever been on the dark web half dozen times lol.


Ps to the OP good luck finding an e collar
This debate has come up a few times over the years and people seem to be always using some products from the USA.


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Really. What about the GPS system, that is used to figure out were your dog is.

The unit knows were it is because it receives signals from GPS Satellites, not your internet, or Cellular service.