Why it matters
The Basic collar has 6 static levels and a battery that averages 3–6 months. It is waterproof to 3 ft and fits dogs from 8 lb.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Budget brand buyers
- Long battery
- Simple setup
Look elsewhere if
- Dogs barking from fear or separation anxiety
- Puppies under about 6 months
- Unsupervised all-day wear
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long battery
- Simple
- Known brand
Cons
- Static
- Six levels
- 3 ft waterproof
Limitations to weigh
- Find out why your dog barks first: boredom, fear, separation distress and alerting all need different fixes, and a bark collar can make fear or anxiety worse.
- Automatic collars correct every bark they detect, including alarm or distress barks; never leave one on an unsupervised dog for long periods.
- Follow the maker's wear limit (often no more than 8 to 12 hours a day), check the neck daily and move the unit to avoid pressure sores.
- Static modes are aversive; welfare groups advise trying beep and vibration, enrichment and training before any static correction.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Price | $40.99 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | PBC-102 | Maker |
| Correction | 6 static levels | Maker |
| Battery | Averages 3-6 months | Maker |
| Water resistance (maker-stated) | Up to 3 ft | Maker |
| Min dog | 8 lb and up | Maker |
Alternatives worth comparing
More bark control we cover
- PetSafe Classic Bark Collar $60.99
- Dogtra YS300 No Bark Collar $84.99
- Dogtra YS600 No Bark Collar $89.99
- SportDOG NoBark SBC-10 $99.99
All bark control, compared in one table · Every PetSafe product we cover
Final verdict
A simple brand collar.
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Questions buyers ask
How long does the PetSafe Basic battery last?
About 3–6 months on average.
How many levels?
6.