This is one of the highest performing dog fence systems from Extreme Dog Fence. And the good news is the installation costs are affordable. They can even compare with DIY options.

This system was tested on the “Active” Extreme dog fence collar and the “Hyper” version over a period of six months. Neither the hot or cold weather caused the system any problems.

The fence is designed to cover up to 25 acres, which is a lot more coverage compared to some other brands.

You have the option to either run the wire above the ground—or below—depending on your preference. Either way, the unit is designed to last you a good 25 years while offering rock solid performance. But we recommend that you use landscaping staples at every 5ft of boundary wire. This will effectively prevent anyone from tripping while the wire settles into the ground.

Some of the Features:

One of the system’s major draw cards is the maximum grade wire which is made of a thicker protective polyethylene jacket. As such you can expect improved signal field width when compared to other fences.

The collar fence is completely waterproof and submersible, so it’s less likely to get damaged in wet conditions. You have the option to adjust the intensity of the collar to suit your dog’s temperament. But note that you can only do so on the unit plugged into the wall and not on the collar itself.

You’ll be happy to know that this product comes with a 10-year warranty on the electronics, but the wire has a lifetime warranty. This goes to show how Extreme Dog Fence is confident in the quality of its product.

What does the product include?

Petsafe is a trusted brand and its Wireless Containment System is worth a second look. It’s a simple system so any dog owner—and dog—will quickly get used to it.

The infrastructure sends signals between a dog’s collar and a fixed unit. Your dog will hear a beep if it’s too close to the perimeter. Only if he or she continues walking closer will a static correction be sent through. This makes it more dog-friendly than some other products on the market. Usually, a short learning period of two weeks is enough for your pooch to get used to it and understand the new rules.

The unit also makes sense for dog owners who have already invested in the Stay+Play Wireless Fence or a Stay+Play Wireless Receiver Collar. They’re all compatible.

Specs include:

The handy characteristic is that you can expand its coverage simply by purchasing more transmitters. It also doesn’t limit you in how many dogs you want to contain in that area.

The other feature consumers appreciate is that you can set it up in under two hours. Just make sure you have a power source where the transmitter can stay plugged in at all times.

Important notes on where you’ll install your transmitter:

This space does have to be picked carefully as there must be ventilation and it needs to be on the ground floor, lifted about 2ft off the ground. Extreme temperatures can affect it, so make sure the unit never experiences freezing temperatures. For optimum results and to ensure there are no false signaling, keep it at least 3ft from metal. It goes without saying: don’t let that unit get wet.

That may seem like a lot of effort, but the efficacy and diverse functionality of this unit is worth it. It even provides a tone-only function, and it caters for both short &long haired animals. This is possible thanks to two types of contact points, a type for each group, so you can be sure it works for your pet.

And don’t worry: your pet is always safe when you implement this, even if you’re not at home. The unit will only give static correction for half a minute at a time. Then it will stop and shut off, so your pet won’t get harmed in the process.

Want to know what’s in the box?

Here’s an item similar to the containment system mentioned above. However, each product has its unique points. This is the one you’ll pick if you have a smaller dog, as it’s designed for animals weighing even as light as 5lb.

One drawback is that this model doesn’t have auto shut off. This could mean some danger to a pet; as with any electronic device you always have to be extra careful.

However, it’s still worthy of your consideration as it’s also effective for spaces as large as ½ an acre. At the same time, it makes sense to purchase it for smaller properties too because it can be adjusted to cover an area only 10ft in diameter. And yes, any number of dogs can be controlled with this one system if you purchase a receiver collar for each one.

Important: you may have to enlarge the area to give all the dogs enough room, but luckily additional transmitters can be linked to the system and then you can cover vast spaces.

What’s in the box?

This is a complete unit so you don’t have to purchase anything else but this kit and you’ll be ready to go:

The Stay+Play made it onto our list because this is an example of fully utilizing modern technology. You get a lot of features and you can also see the brand invested time in creating a functional design.

It’s small and looks sleek taking up almost 70% less space than some other models. That means it won’t clutter your home and you can easily pack it in if your dog is going on holiday with you. Make sure he or she is safe no matter where you are.

Since tech is supposed to make our lives easier, not more difficult, you can understand why this is a best seller.

The brand even made it environmentally friendly since the collar’s receiver is rechargeable. No more throwing away multiple batteries every month or running out of power when you really need the battery to work.

The next aspect where this unit impresses is coverage. You can use it for spaces as large as 210ft in diameter or ¾ acre. That’s much more than most other products we’ve mentioned here. The only problem is that you can’t use it for very small yards. The minimum coverage is an area 44ft in diameter. That may make this more appropriate for large properties where large dogs are kept.

A few impressive facts:

Bonus: It’s compatible with many other collars and systems.

What’s in the box?

The basic in-ground fence can be installed with a little DIY understanding in a weekend by digging a trench around your yard and burying the wires.

Then all that’s left to do is set up the transmitter in your home, place the Petsafe flags around the boundary and train your pet to understand where his new boundaries are in fun, quick training sessions over the next two weeks.

Petsafe offers online Youtube training sessions to show you exactly how to go about this.

Most dogs learn their new boundaries quickly and easily. When your pup gets too close to the set boundaries, the waterproof receiver collar reminds him with a warning beep, followed by a safe static correction if he continues towards the limit.

There is also Run Through Prevention – which means that the static correction intensity increases if your dog tries to run through the boundary zone.

This system is for dogs over 8 pounds, fits a neck size of  6 to 28 inches, has four adjustable levels of static correction and an option for tone only mode which alerts your dog with a beep, as well as four adjustable levels of static correction, depending on your dog’s disposition and needs.

It can also accommodate an unlimited number of pets with additional in-ground receiver collars.

The waterproof receiver collar included in the kit takes a Petsafe RFA-67 battery, which is included in the initial purchase.

The Petsafe Basic In-ground Fence can cover up to 3/4 of an acre with the included boundary wire and is expandable up to 5 acres with additional, separately purchased boundary wire.

What does the system include?

The Petsafe In-ground Fence Bundle is similar to, but has more features than, the Basic In-ground Fence.

Setup and training are identical to the Basic In-ground Fence. However, there are some additional safety features as well as more substantial area coverage.

Although the included boundary wire covers the same area as the Basic Fence, which is 3/4 of an acre, the In-Ground Fence Bundle is expandable up to 25 acres with additional, separately purchased boundary wire, which is significantly more than the 5-acre maximum offered by the Basic In-ground Fence.

This fence also comes with the waterproof UltraLight receiver collar, while the Basic In-Ground Fence includes the basic receiver collar.

Additionally, this fence system has automatic shut-off, which stops the static correction after 30 seconds, making it a little safer for your pup.

It also comes with an operating and training manual.

For an extra $30.00 to $40.00, this system might make far more sense for your needs.

What does the system include?

The major difference between the Basic In-ground Fence, the In-ground Fence Bundle and the Rechargeable In-ground Fence is the fact that the receiver collar is rechargeable instead of relying on regularly purchasing and replacing the collar batteries.

This makes the system more user-friendly and convenient, and in the long run probably cheaper.

The Rechargeable In-ground Fence comes with the standard 500 feet of boundary wire to cover 1/3 of an acre, and is expandable up to 25 acres, as with the In-ground Fence Bundle.

Collars

This fence system comes with the rechargeable, waterproof receiver collar, instead of the basic or UltraLight Collars offered in the other two systems.

Unlike the Basic In-ground Fence, which does not feature any automatic safety shut off, and the In-ground Fence Bundle, which has an automatic safety shut-off which stops the static correction after 30 seconds, the Rechargeable In-ground Fence features an automatic safety shut-off which stops the static correction after only 15 seconds.

Apart from these differences, the Rechargeable In-ground Fence is substantially the same as the other two systems.

What does the system include?

This fence caters specifically for smaller members of the canine family. This underground fence will keep your petite four legged friend in check, while allowing her freedom to explore within the pet-safe boundaries.

The Little Dog In-Ground Fence system is for dogs who weigh 5 pounds and up, with a neck size of 6 to16 inches.

The set-up and installation are identical to that of the previous three in-ground dog fences, and the area coverage is 1/3 of an acre with the included boundary wire and can expand to up to 25 acres with the addition of separately purchased boundary wire.

What does the system include?

The Stubborn Dog In-ground Fence is the best electric dog fence for the more contrary pups out there.

Some dogs are keen explorers, which can place them in danger when there are no boundaries – this is why the Stubborn Dog In-ground Fence is the perfect solution for a stubborn, limit testing pooch.

Set-Up

The set-up, installation, and training are once again identical to all the previously mentioned electric dog fences, but the Stubborn Dog In-ground Fence has some significant differences that make it more suitable for certain dogs.

Additionally, the alert tone will go off as your dog approaches your set-out boundary, giving your dog the opportunity to stop and turn back before the static correction kicks in. If your stubborn pup continues towards and crosses the boundary, the Stubborn Dog In-ground Fence features four higher intensity, yet perfectly safe, settings than the other collars available, allowing you to adjust the intensity level if your dog continues to test the boundaries.

Finally, this system is also the best electric dog fence for hearing impaired pets, with a vibration option in addition to the beep only and static correction settings.

Alternative to Static Correction

As with most of the other systems, apart from the Basic In-ground Fence, the system covers up to 1/3 of an acre and is expandable to up to 25acres with separately purchased additional boundary wiring.

The waterproof receiver collar comes with a stronger 9-volt alkaline battery which should last well, even with the more power demanding features of this specialized system.

The automatic safety shut-off means that the correction stops after 30 seconds, to further ensure the safety and comfort of your four-legged friend.

What does the system include?

The YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence is the most advanced in-ground invisible fence offered by PetSafe, and gives your dog up to 30% more yard space to enjoy.

This is because the Warning Zone begins on the other side of the boundary instead of within your yard, with the Boundary Zone continuing past the Warning Zone indefinitely, so that your pet cannot run past the Boundary Zone.

The wire triggers a 2-second warning letting your pet know that he is crossing the boundary and once in the Boundary Zone, your dog will receive corrections from the collar until he returns to the allocated pet area or until the automatic shut-off kicks in after 15 seconds.

Range

The system comes with 500 feet of 20-gauge boundary wire, and the coverage area can be expanded to 10 acres with separately purchased additional wire.

The exclusive ReadyTest and PerfectFit test ensure that the receiver collar is ready and working and the YardMax System has adjustable levels of static correction.

The YardMax Fence Kit is also compatible with other PetSafe products, unlike the other systems. These products include the Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier, the Pawz Away Outdoor Pet Barrier, the Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier and the Pawz Away Threshold Pet Barrier.

This means that you can select inside and outside boundaries for your dog, meaning you can keep him out of the flower garden as well as off the couch and away from the trash and pool without limiting your furry friends access to the rest of the yard and house.

It also allows you to choose which pets can access which areas if need be.

The Petsafe In-ground Fence Bundleincludes