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PetSafe Guardian GPS + Tracking Dog Fence Collar

A Guardian GPS fence with tracking

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

A strong value GPS fence.

Strength
Tracking and cheap annual plan.
Trade-off
48-hour battery.
Right buyer
Owners of larger dogs on bigger lots.
Price seen
$199.99
Battery life (maker-stated)
Up to 48 hours (charges in 2-4 h)
$199.99Manufacturer store price. Prices change; check the current price before you buy.

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Why it matters

This Guardian model adds tracking to PetSafe's GPS fence and saves 20 fences. Feedback is tone and vibration or 10 static levels. It charges in 2–4 hours for up to 48 hours and fits dogs over 30 lb with 15–28 in necks. A subscription is required: $9.99 a month after a free month, or $99 a year.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Larger lots
  • Dogs over 30 lb
  • Annual-plan buyers

Look elsewhere if

  • Dogs that chase traffic or wildlife hard
  • Fearful or reactive dogs
  • Homes near busy roads without a physical fence

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Tracking
  • 20 fences
  • Annual plan

Cons

  • 48-hour battery
  • Plan required
  • 30 lb minimum

Limitations to weigh

  • Invisible fences don't stop other animals or people coming in, and a determined dog may run through the boundary and then be blocked from returning.
  • Containment systems need several weeks of flag training with rewards; welfare groups advise a qualified trainer and physical fencing where possible.
  • Static corrections are aversive; use tone or vibration first and the lowest level that works.
  • GPS boundaries drift near buildings and trees; no GPS fence is a physical barrier.

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$199.99Maker
Model numberPIF00-17804Maker
SubscriptionRequired (monthly $9.99 after 1-month free trial, or $99/yr)Maker
Boundary feedbackTone and vibration or 10 levels of staticMaker
Battery life (maker-stated)Up to 48 hours (charges in 2-4 h)Maker
Dog fit (maker)Over 30 lb, neck 15-28 inMaker
Fences stored20Maker

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Final verdict

A value GPS fence.

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Questions buyers ask

How many fences does it save?
20.
What does the plan cost?
$9.99/month or $99/year.