PetSafe Original Wireless Electric Fence for Dogs, Portable for Travel Covers Up to 1/2 Acre, Waterproof Collar for Pets 8lb+ with Tone/Static (Gray), from the Parent Company of Invisible Fence Brand Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['This system uses a wireless transmitter placed at the center of the yard to create a circular boundary, with coverage up to 1/2 acre, rather than requiring buried wire around the property line. That makes it portable, so it can be packed up and set up again at a different home, campsite, or rental property, which is a common reason owners choose a wireless system over a traditional in-ground fence.', "The included receiver collar is waterproof and rated for dogs 8 lbs and up, weighing 12.8 ounces, and it comes with both long and short contact points to accommodate long-haired and short-haired dogs. The kit also includes 50 boundary training flags, a test light tool, and an operating and training guide to help with the initial setup period, and it's backed by a 1 year limited warranty.", "At $141.48, it's a mid-range investment for a containment system. With 9,416 reviews and a 4.1 star average, it has one of the largest and longest track records in this category, giving prospective buyers a lot of real-world feedback to draw on before purchasing."]

Specifications

Breed size

All, Medium, Small

Weight

12.8 Ounces

Performance notes

The wireless, transmitter-based design trades the precise boundary shaping of an in-ground wire system for portability and easier setup, which is the core tradeoff of this product category. Long and short contact points being included out of the box is a practical detail for dogs with thicker or longer coats, since contact point length affects how reliably the collar communicates the correction.

What buyers say

With 9,416 reviews averaging 4.1 stars, this is one of the most reviewed containment products in the category, and the volume of feedback gives buyers a strong basis for comparison even though the average sits a bit below some other PetSafe fence models.