Why it matters
Instead of drawing a fence on a phone, you walk your yard with the collar and drop 4 to 8 virtual fence posts using the collar's own display. That makes it the simplest GPS fence PetSafe sells, and the only one we cover that needs neither an app nor Wi-Fi.
The trade-off is flexibility: it keeps one fence at a time, so it suits a single home property rather than travel.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- You want the lowest-cost custom-shaped boundary
- You don't want an app or a subscription
- You only need containment at one property
Look elsewhere if
- You want fences in more than one place
- You can't charge daily (up to 24-hour battery)
- Your yard is under 3/4 acre
Pros and cons
Pros
- Lowest price among the GPS fences we cover
- No app, no Wi-Fi, no fees
- Tone, vibration and/or static settings
Cons
- Stores a single fence
- Up to 24 hours per charge
- No tracking
Limitations to weigh
- Fence accuracy depends on GPS reception across your property.
- Use correction settings with a qualified trainer's guidance.
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 seen | $199.99 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | PIF00-18428 | Maker |
| Minimum property (maker) | 3/4 acre minimum | Maker |
| Subscription | None (no app or monthly costs) | Maker |
| Fences stored | 1 | Maker |
| Battery life (maker-stated) | Up to 24 hours | Maker |
| Dog fit (maker) | 20 lb+, neck 12-25 in | Maker |
| Boundary feedback | Tone, vibration and/or static | Maker |
| Setup | Walk the yard placing 4 to 8 virtual fence posts | Maker |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dog fences & containment we cover
- PetSafe Guardian GPS + Tracking Dog Fence Collar $199.99 seen
- Lilyeel GPS Wireless Fence System $253.99 seen
- Dogtra GPS FENCE FIELDGUARD $429.99 seen
- PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + Tracking $449.99 seen
All dog fences & containment, compared in one table · Every PetSafe product we cover
Final verdict
A sound, fee-free starter GPS fence for a single large property. Owners who travel or want longer battery life should step up to a Guardian model.
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