PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Fence, PRF-304W Review

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(More customer reviews)We have 3 acres and the fence works great so far. I have learned a couple of things that I want to share. First, the installation manual says you can only twist the wire (to cancel the signal when getting from the boundary to the house) a total of 50 feet. Since my boundary is 160 feet from the house, this was a real problem. After 3 calls to PetSafe, it appears that exceeding the 50 foot limit will cause 'hot spots' or 'inconsistency' along the twisted section. My solution, which I verified with PetSafe, is to run the wire in metal conduit from the boundary to the house. This worked great, I didn't have to twist the wire, and it also kept the silly dog from digging up the wire near the house, it's protected in the conduit. I used 1/2 metal conduit, ~$2.80 for a 10 ft section. Don't worry about buying the metal connectors (they cost nearly as much as the sections), just use cheap PVC or anything to keep the sections lined up as you lay them in (do be careful not to knick the wires).
So far, the collar appears to be waterproof, the dog hops in the pool several time a day.
As for training, I recommend following the PetSafe guide closely those first two weeks. My dog has been shocked a total of 5 times over 3 or 4 days and wants no part of the flags, even though his favorite digging spot was in the (now protected) flower bed. He's been within the fence for about a month now.
My dog is ~60 lbs, about 9 months old, and is a very active lab/boxer mix that loves to run.
There is much peace of mind now, the dog doesn't get yelled at for leaving the yard, and we are happy campers. Now, if I can just keep him from shredding aluminum cans and digging holes in the yard....
**UPDATE after almost 2 years (May 2010)**
Lightning zonked the base station, but PetSafe replaced it for $35, which I found reasonable. The dog hits the pool about 20 times a day and I was getting a little moisture in the collar. I bought a little tub of 'pool grease' at the pool supply store and when I change the battery I just smear some on the threads and o-ring. The dog is now 70 lbs and 2.5 years old and greatly respects the fence, even if his nemesis 'the squirrel' taunts him on the other side. With the metal conduit approach mentioned above, I plan to now easily extend another loop around a different flowerbed.

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Let the PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Fence give you the peace of mind of knowing your pet won't be able to wander out of your yard into a busy street or somewhere else he might get hurt or lost. The advanced containment system includes 500 feet of boundary wire and 50 boundary flags that enclose an area up to .33 acres. The compact UltraLight receiver and adjustable collar weighs just 2.5 ounces for comfortable wearing. When your dog wanders into the warning zone, the collar gives either a warning beep or a static correction. The correction level increases until the dog turns back. Increase or decrease the correction to meet your dog's training needs. Safety features include extra surge protection during storms and protection against false signals. Also includes a VCD and an easy-to-follow operation manual.

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Petsafe PIF-300 Wireless Dog Fence Containment System + 2 Packs (4 batteries)... Review

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(More customer reviews)I read the two comments about the PetSafe radio-controlled wireless fence system which uses RE-67 6v batteries and was completely puzzled by their reviews. So much so, I was compelled to give my review.
Firstly, I have been using the PetSafe RFA-67 batteries in my dog's collar for 5 1/2 years, and they never give out in just 2 weeks. Perhaps the person actually bought some other brand and wrote a review here? Over the years I have used them, they have consistently lasted 3-4 months each. I never remove them from my dog's collar and my transmitter is always left turned on. I do, however, only put the collar on my dog as I let him outside, and remove the collar when I let him back in the house.
Secondly, the collar has never just randomly shocked my dog. The only time time this could happen is if you were to load your dog inside your car while he is wearing the collar. The metal car blocks the signal so in essence it is as if your dog has moved outside his containment zone.
I think the PetSafe system is fabulous for situations like mine, when you have a large property that you want your dog to have partial access to and you don't want to dig out a trench to lay the wire.
We planned to train our dog to the system when he was 4 months old. In preparation for it, we never allowed him to go outside what would be the containment zone (so he was always on leash in our yard prior to training him to the PetSafe system).

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PetSafe In-Ground Radio Fence System with Wire and Flags PRF-3004W Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this three years ago, no problem, nill. I LOVE IT!! It came with specific instructions on setup and detailed instructions for training. Those who don't love it, either didn't follow the directions or didn't follow through with the training, both of which take time and commitment. I even trained my friends' dogs on it with extra collars I keep around, so their dogs wouldn't dig in my flowers. I have had to replace the batteries in the collars only once in the three years. I got it because one of my dogs was a jumper...but no more. You'll love it, I promise.

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It's easy to keep your pet safe and secure in its own backyard without installing an expensive physical enclosure thanks to this in-ground radio fence system from Petsafe. The system comes complete with all components needed for quick setup. Just bury the wire, set up visual boundaries with the included flags, and attach the receiver-collar to the pet's neck. The collar emits a warning tone if the transmitter detects that the animal is approaching the established boundary. If the animal ignores the warning and crosses the boundary line, the system issues a very benign but corrective electric stimulation through the metal probes on the receiver-collar. The collar adjusts to fit pets large and small and is extremely lightweight, quickly teaching pets to stay in the boundaries designated by the radio fence while offering optimal freedom and comfort. The purchase includes a transmitter with power adapter, a step-by-step installation guide, 500 feet of boundary wire and 50 boundary flags. And, the system works with multiple pets (additional receiver collars required). Great for use in small and average size yards up to 1/3 of an acre, the system will also cover up to 25 acres with additional wire and flags (sold separately).

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PetSafe ® RFA-67 Batteries Economy 8-Pack (8 batteries) Review

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(More customer reviews)The first three batteries used out of this set of eight only lasted about three days each in an anti-bark collar, as opposed to the same brand ordered from other sources that lasted several weeks.

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Havahart Wireless Radial Shaped Dog Fence System Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a little pug dog. Great little dogs by the way, I'd give them a 5 out of 5! Anyway, my lucky pug lives in a house that sits on about 1 acre. The street is about 20 yards in front of the house, and we don't have a fence. The back of the house is a hill with trees, and again, no fences. He is usually good about sticking with me when we are outside, and our street isn't busy, BUT I still have to watch him every minute. I was looking for a solution where I could at least let him be outside by himself when I am home (with me inside OR outside), and this solution delivered the goods.
Setup is easy. The unit comes with EVERYTHING you need, including TWO special rechargeable batteries for the collar, and plenty of marking flags (optional for you to use) where you can outline the perimeter of the fence. The unit is completely adjustable in level of shock (from just an auditory alarm to a pretty good jolt). The system also allows for multiple collars, with varying shock levels and perimeters. But I only have the one dog, so I just needed to setup the one collar that came with the kit.
So after charging the battery and turning on the main unit, it was time to locate the perimeter. The system is completely adjustable in 1 foot increments, from 40 feet all the way to 400 (as I recall ... I wound up going with a radius of about 100 feet). You can "test" the perimeter by walking around with the collar to see when the alarm sounds on the collar, and on the unit. Yes - if there is one GREAT feature that I wasn't expecting, it is the alarm on the main unit. So if the dog is outside and you are inside, you'll hear the alarm go off on the main unit if he crosses the line. In addition, the collar sounds an alarm first, and then a few seconds later applies the shock, so the dog quickly learns that if he hears the alarm it is time to turn tail and run. The marking flags can be put up as you locate the full perimeter (which is not a "perfect" circle, since the design of your house and geography will determine the exact perimeter), so if the dog sees the flags, they quickly learn to not go beyond that point. And once they learn the approximate perimeter, then you can put up the flags for good.
So is there anything I didn't like? Well, the perimeter range seemed to vary in some of the "weaker" signal areas. In other words, sometimes the boundary seems to vary + or - about 10 feet. But if you have a large area, that really isn't a big deal. Also, this solution is great for my situation, but if you live in a small yard near a busy street, I wouldn't risk the safety of your pet ... just spring for a real fence. Finally, the size of the collar is a little bit bulky, but it didn't bother my dog at all.
In summary, if you are looking for a fast and inexpensive solution to keep your dog(s) in your yard, then I would highly recommend this product!

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The Most Advanced Circular-Shaped Wireless Dog Fence
Stretch the boundaries of wireless dog fencing with the Radial-Shape Havahart Wireless Dog Fence--the industry's most advanced do-it-yourself, dog containment system that's also easy to use and economical. This is the world's first digital wireless dog containment system to offer a Roaming Area that can expand the fence radius from 40 feet up to 400 feet--that is up to 11.5 acres and close to 20 times more Roaming Area than provided by the leading brand. Capable of containing up to 2 dogs, this wireless dog fence combines powerful new breakthrough technology with a stylish, compact Controller. It is easy to install with no need for trench digging. In less than 1 hour you can have your wireless fence up and running and begin training your dog.

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PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System, PIF-300 Review

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(More customer reviews)Since we are in the process of selling our home we decided to give this wireless system a try. FIRST, I would suggest you take your dog's temperament into consideration. Although I wouldn't consider our adopted 90 lb. male Weimaraner a wus, he isn't the Alpha dog either. The training aids were good and he quickly learned how far he could go on static shock level 4. He has since become so accustomed to our establised boundaries that we have lowered it to level 2 (level 1 is just an audible beep). Adjusting the shock level is very easy - it just involves unscrewing a small cover on the collar and depressing a button. On the transmitter, you adjust the RADIUS (remember that the signal is emitted in a circle from the transmitter) using a dial. EASY! It did take some effort to locate it correctly in our home - they suggest it be 24" off of the floor and it obviously has to be near an outlet, but it can emit a signal up to 90 feet in every direction - that's a total cross section of 180 feet! The only disadvantage we found - and it is minor - is that if your home sits higher (or lower??) than part of your yard it will add few extra feet to your radius until the collar picks up the signal. This can be overcome if you build this allowance into your transmitters placement. Overall, we are thrilled and we've had this about 4 months now. I have had people tell me that once water gets under the battery cover, the battery dies. I don't know, but after looking at the cover I think it would have to be a downpour before that happened - or maybe the dog went swimming or was bathed? Regardless, I placed a piece of duct tape - not pretty but functional - over the cover to keep this from happening. Finally, we will continue to use this even after we move since it has worked so well. A good investment to protect your pet but PLEASE don't forget to take the collar off of your dog before putting him in the car and backing our of the garage. YIKES!!!

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Safety for your pet; simplicity for you! The PetSafe Wireless Containment System is a simple, yet effective alternative to traditional outdoor fencing or buried wire fencing.Instead of using spools of boundary wire around your yard, the PIF-300 uses radio frequency to guard your pet against straying.The system is also portable, allowing you to provide a wireless pet area when traveling.

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PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19 Review

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(More customer reviews)OK, so here's the deal. The collars use to come with standard batteries that you could pick up at the store for about $5.00, but PetSafe decided they could make much more money if they sealed the batteries in a "Easy to replace" cartridge and charge you double the price of regular batteries. I was VERY dissatisfied with the life of their batteries and the cost, although I love the performance of their system. As a result I carefully filed down the top of their battery cartridge so that I could extract the battery in it. I then found a replacement battery online. The cost for a battery for my dogs collar was $12.50. I found I could replace the battery inside the sealed unit for $4.00. Needless to say, I am once again a fan. So here is the tip: Take a worn out battery unit out of your dog's collar. Carefully file away the plastic lip that holds the battery in the unit. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and remove the battery and then identify the battery type. I have two dogs that wear these collars and they take different batteries (one is a Boxer, the other a mini-Shnauzer). However I have found that I can replace the batteries for one-third the price that PetSafe asks for battery replacement. Other than the battery issue, these collars and fence syatems are awesome!

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Works only with PetSafe Wireless Fence Containment System as a replacement collar or to add a new dog. Offers 5 adjustable levels of correction, as well as a beep-only warning mode. Run-through protection reminds your pet to return to the approved area. Collar and receiver weigh only 2.5 ounces, making them a comfortable fit. The waterproof receiver includes a light that signifies low battery life. Ideal for dogs over 15 pounds. Also includes PetSafe RFA-67 battery module.

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