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PetSafe In-Ground Radio Fence Product Description:

• In-ground fence containment system for pets weighing 8 pounds or more
• 500 feet of boundary wire encloses 1/3-acre area; covers up to 10 acres with purchase of additional wire
• Collar gives warning beep or static correction when pet strays into warning zone
• Manual included ensuring proper installation and training
• Includes batteries; system works with multiple pets (additional receiver collars required)

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PetSafe's In-Ground fence pet containment systems provide your pet with freedom and safety while costing thousands less than conventional fencing. It's quick and easy to install, reliable and safe, and with proper training, a very effective solution. A lightweight receiver is worn on your pet's collar, which picks up the signal and alerts your pet as he nears the underground boundary. Once your pet is properly trained, he will learn to stay in the boundaries designated by the radio fence. Includes 500 feet of boundary wire and 50 boundary flaps, enough to cover about one-third acre. For use in the US only. This unit is compatible with all US 110v outlets and are not to be used with 220v international voltage.

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Best thing since, well....ever!!!
By R. Moore
I bought this three years ago, no problem, nill. I LOVE IT!! It came with specific instructions on setup and detailed instructions for training. Those who don't love it, either didn't follow the directions or didn't follow through with the training, both of which take time and commitment. I even trained my friends' dogs on it with extra collars I keep around, so their dogs wouldn't dig in my flowers. I have had to replace the batteries in the collars only once in the three years. I got it because one of my dogs was a jumper...but no more. You'll love it, I promise.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Dog Containment Fence
By K. Mahon
It was the best purchase I've ever made. When introducing your pet to the device, be patient. Make sure to use positive reinforcement. The directions tell you it is a 30-day training process with you dog. It actually only took 2-days for us. I repeat, it was the best purchase I've ever made!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Petsafe works with Yorkie
By t pick
We are using the Petsafe with a cat collar on a 9 lb Yorkie. I was concerned about the strength of the correction but the settings work great. We started with the lowest one but eventually moved it to the second lowest. You can see him stop and back up when he gets it. However after about 2 weeks of training per the instructions he hardly ever gets the correction. He knows where to stop. We knew he was not afraid of it when he got the receiver off of the table one day and brought it to me to take him out. It is so great to watch him stay right inside the flags and bark at the construction workers across the street, others dogs being walked by the yard and even deer and antelope which he loves to chase. We had a hard time imagining it work this well. The guy across the street says he wondered why he didn't come visit him any more. We are now removing flags and alternating letting him out with the collar on and off. I expect within the next couple of weeks we can retire the collar. I can only report my experience which has been great for an excitable small dog who loves to run after anything that moves.

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Reviews PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Fence, PRF-304W

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PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Fence, PRF-304W Product Description:

• In-ground radio-fence containment system prevents your dog from leaving the safety of your yard
• Offers 4 levels of humane progressive correction to match your dog?s temperament
• Ideal for pets 8 pounds and over
• Easy-to-follow assembly and operation manual included
• Also with receiver collar, 500 feet of boundary wire, 50 boundary flags, and VCD

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The most advanced In-Ground dog fence on the market today. Featuring the Deluxe Ultra Light Receiver with 4 levels of progressive correction, if your dog attempts to run through, correction level increases until he turns back. You can increase of decrease the correction to meet your dog's training needs. Also has an anti linger feature and a low battery indicator. Safety features include protection against false signals and extra surge protection for storm-prone areas. Easy-to-follow operation manual and VCD. Includes 500 feet of boundary wire and 50 boundary flaps, enough to cover about one-third acre. For use in the US only. This unit is compatible with all US 110v outlets and are not to be used with 220v international voltage.

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105 of 105 people found the following review helpful.
Great Fence - But here are some tips
By entropy_generator
We have 3 acres and the fence works great so far. I have learned a couple of things that I want to share. First, the installation manual says you can only twist the wire (to cancel the signal when getting from the boundary to the house) a total of 50 feet. Since my boundary is 160 feet from the house, this was a real problem. After 3 calls to PetSafe, it appears that exceeding the 50 foot limit will cause 'hot spots' or 'inconsistency' along the twisted section. My solution, which I verified with PetSafe, is to run the wire in metal conduit from the boundary to the house. This worked great, I didn't have to twist the wire, and it also kept the silly dog from digging up the wire near the house, it's protected in the conduit. I used 1/2 metal conduit, ~$2.80 for a 10 ft section. Don't worry about buying the metal connectors (they cost nearly as much as the sections), just use cheap PVC or anything to keep the sections lined up as you lay them in (do be careful not to knick the wires).So far, the collar appears to be waterproof, the dog hops in the pool several time a day.As for training, I recommend following the PetSafe guide closely those first two weeks. My dog has been shocked a total of 5 times over 3 or 4 days and wants no part of the flags, even though his favorite digging spot was in the (now protected) flower bed. He's been within the fence for about a month now.My dog is ~60 lbs, about 9 months old, and is a very active lab/boxer mix that loves to run.There is much peace of mind now, the dog doesn't get yelled at for leaving the yard, and we are happy campers. Now, if I can just keep him from shredding aluminum cans and digging holes in the yard....**UPDATE after almost 2 years (May 2010)**Lightning zonked the base station, but PetSafe replaced it for $35, which I found reasonable. The dog hits the pool about 20 times a day and I was getting a little moisture in the collar. I bought a little tub of 'pool grease' at the pool supply store and when I change the battery I just smear some on the threads and o-ring. The dog is now 70 lbs and 2.5 years old and greatly respects the fence, even if his nemesis 'the squirrel' taunts him on the other side. With the metal conduit approach mentioned above, I plan to now easily extend another loop around a different flowerbed.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Pleasantly surprised
By Dog owner in Portand
We were expecting some issues based on the reviews, but actually now that ours is installed and the dog is trained, we have to say we're happy-it installed on the first try and works as advertised.The video CD instructions included installation and training beyond the detail the written manual. Both are adequate.The only negative surprise is once we read the instructions it indicated the unit should be grounded to guard against lightening strikes- so they recommend connecting a wire to the house ground rod or burying a new one 3 feet deep. Not a big deal if you locate the unit near your house grounding rod. They also recommend locating the transmitter 3 feet from any large metal objects in your garage- ie. the metal garage door, washer, hot water tanks, or electrical breaker box. (We did 2 feet and it seems to work fine)We rented an edger to bury 1700 feet of wire around 2 acres (3 extra wire kits were purchased), and used a paint stick stirrer to push the wire in about 3". The edger worked pretty well, assuming I ran it twice over the cut to get the full depth. This process took a full day.The unit has an adjustable range knob - it changes the distance to when the collar picks up this signal from the wire.Our 7 month lab was fairly easy to train- starting at the low setting (of 5 levels, the lowest being beep only) on the collar and working up until he noticed it. Took about 2 weeks, and he respects the boundary, but without fear or emotional scars (best we can tell!)One pleasant surprise: The collar will beep first as the dog nears the fence, and if he gets closer, then it zaps him. This was not clear to us from the instructions or the box.Overall very happy with this unit.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Works, good value, needs heavier wire
By James G. Wheeler
The fence transmitter and receiver collar work just as well as the expensive ones that the pet containment companies would like to sell you. But watch out for the light guage antenna wire that comes with this kit. I've had 3 problems with the wire:- Stapling the twisted pairs to the side of my house - the flat staples cut right through the insulation and shorted the antenna loop. Took a while to track that down.- Easy to break. Above ground stretches of the wire (along a fence) have broken twice.- Apparent high impedance - the transmitter chirps intermittently because it thinks there's a break in the wire when there isn't. I suspect this is just the impedance from 1000 feet of tiny wire.I plan to buy a roll of heavier wire at the hardware store and replace the antenna entirely.Follow Up (Dec 2009): I found 14 ga solid core copper wire at the local home center for a reasonable price, and used it to replace the wire that came with kit. That seemed to fix the problem. I later had to buy a new transmitter after a lightning strike fried the original, but I know from experience that the this happens to the expensive dog fences just as often.

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PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System, PIF-300 Product Description:

• Wireless radio-fence containment system for pets weighing 8 pounds or more
• Covers an adjustable circular area of up to a 1/2 acre (180-foot diameter)
• Receiver delivers safe static correction when pet strays into warning zone
• Waterproof receiver collar uses 6-volt battery; setup and training manual included
• Transmitter measures 8-1/2 by 9 by 9 inches; receiver measures 1 by 2 by 1 inches

Product Description

The PetSafe Wireless Fence pet containment system is a revolutionary concept that provides the safest, simplest form of pet containment ever. Plug in the transmitter somewhere inconspicuous in your home. The transmitter emits a 17.5 kHz radio signal around your home. Your pet wears a lightweight receiver collar that listens" for the signal. While the collar is receiving the signal your dog is free to run and play in your yard. When he approaches the boundary of the signal area he receives a warning beep. If your dog does not return he receives a static correction which is startling but not harmful. With a little simple training your dog will quickly learn his boundaries. The training of your pet is a key element with the PetSafe Wireless Fence. Follow the easy instruction and training manual that is included. For use in the US only. This unit is compatible with all US 110v outlets and are not to be used with 220v international voltage."

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228 of 228 people found the following review helpful.
expensive but good
By M. Nance
I have owned this system for a little over three years. It has been amazing. But it's a big investment.I have an Australian Sheppard that I had allowed to run loose at a previous house where I didn't have neighbors, street traffic, etc. After moving to the new house in a subdivision, I couldn't find anything to keep the dog close to home. He dug under or jumped over fences and would spend all day howling when he was chained. At 5 years old I thought he was pretty set in his ways. This system worked in a matter of minutes.I hooked up the transmitter and marked the circular area around the house where it started beeping. Then I put the collar on the dog without any charge and taught him that when he heard the sound to return to the house. After a couple of times I jacked up the amperage and let him figure the rest out himself. It only took two shocks before he was done.For those not familiar with the product:The transmitter is kept in a weather tight area (i.e. your house--I kept mine in a kitchen cabinet). It will need an outlet for power. Then the collar goes on the dog. The collar is battery operated (more about that later on). The transmitter broadcasts a signage and as long as the collar is picking up that signage there is no shock. By the way, power outages are not an issue. If the dog wonders to the transmitter's boundary, the dog will hear 2 seconds worth of beeping before the metal prongs begin shocking his neck. The shock lasts for 20 seconds or until the dog returns to the boundary. The shock is quite a tingle (which I discovered while holding it and marking the boundary). It's certainly not enough to kill or leave any lasting damage, but it is definitely unpleasant. You can adjust the intensity of the shock from high to off which only leaves the beeping.Some things to know before you buy the product:THIS IS NOT AN ELECTRIC FENCE. I know you read that in the description, but it needs to be restated. The circular boundary your dog has is not fixed and permanent. On a clear day he may be able to roam a few feet further than on previous days. Some days the dog is able to cross the neighbor's drive and other days he can't. If you want a perfect boundary then this won't do it. If you're just looking at keeping the dog close to home, this is what you need.THIS PRODUCT GIVES THE DOG A CIRCULAR AREA. Keep in mind that the transmitter broadcasts equally in all directions. If you have a long, narrow yard he will only have access to a circular area around the base. I realized this when I discovered the dog had made a pretty uniform circle of poop around my house instead of going to the back corner of the yard. You can increase this area with multiple transmitters; however, if your neighbor has the same product and the ranges overlap then both your dog and theirs will be able to freely travel back and forth.The system is not perfect. If you can live with all the limitations listed above, there are a couple of frustrations.BATTERIES ARE EXPENSIVE. Different reviews offer different lengths of time that the batteries last. Some people say their batteries last for 4 months. Mine go dead after 1 month. You can find a 2-pack of batteries for between $8 and $12 or order on line, but those start adding up.YOU CAN ADJUST THE SHOCK BUT NOT THE BEEPING. One of the neat things about the system is once you train your dog you can then take the system with you when you visit relatives or go camping. When the dog hears the beep, he returns to the base location. However, for most people, they will set it up in their house and never move it again. With the beep, you are training your dog to respond to the beep not to the area. Thusly, when the battery dies and the dog stops hearing the beep then he keeps roaming. I would rather be able to train the dog to the area he is allowed and then turn off the beep so he learns where he can and can't go.REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE. The material on my collar started showing wear within the first year. The collar device is scratched and the indicator light no longer works. When I priced replacement collars and discovered they cost almost $200 a piece I started babying it. The collar material finally fell apart last weekend. I was able to find a cheap collar and fix it so it would work with my existing collar device and make the repair for about $5.00. I'm not going to be a happy camper with the collar device finally fails and I have to drop another $200.00.THERE ARE SOME ETHICAL QUESTIONS. I understand people complain that it might be cruel to shock a dog. Personally, I think it's considerably less cruel than keeping the dog chained or allowing him to get hit by a car. However, the first few times your dog gets a shock and wimpers are hard for an owner to hear. My dog did seem to have some nervous reactions during the first few months of use. Perhaps I could have prevented that with less ambitious training. He has since adjusted and doesn't seem to mind the collar at all.HIGH OPEhttps://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBDAzlmo3BRKVU3IfpWoTsltNe2lrlBQsjr-7-xPGzvJnSCHa2zUsIrdrUDtrZlfbRNa0Ls42Gd31oZzdS6hl_-okynteUua6k1oOEXVLgqgiKlMV0chVObRhV0UJz36nZnt0XR3WRA0/s1600/rating+4-5.png COST. All told, I spent $280.00 for the original unit and have spent about $5 per month in batteries for 3 years. Over the three years I've had it I've averaged $12.77 per month to operate it--pretty pricey. And, as stated earlier, it looks like I may have to drop another $200 for a replacement collar before the year is over.*****UPDATE JUNE 2011*****Well it finally happened. The collar crapped out on me. It just started randomly shocking the dog. The new collar was right at $200.00. It's back up and running now.*****UPDATE OCTOBER 2011*****Just got a new puppy...a 3-month old golden retriever that loves to roam. Two shocks and she is trained. Yes, it was another $200.00 for another collar, but less expensive than explaining to my son that his dog had been hit by a car. This new dog is a water lover. I'm not sure how the collar will stand up to that, but I'll keep you posted.

467 of 475 people found the following review helpful.
As close to perfect as a wireless system can be!
By Holly H. Beverly
Since we are in the process of selling our home we decided to give this wireless system a try. FIRST, I would suggest you take your dog's temperament into consideration. Although I wouldn't consider our adopted 90 lb. male Weimaraner a wus, he isn't the Alpha dog either. The training aids were good and he quickly learned how far he could go on static shock level 4. He has since become so accustomed to our establised boundaries that we have lowered it to level 2 (level 1 is just an audible beep). Adjusting the shock level is very easy - it just involves unscrewing a small cover on the collar and depressing a button. On the transmitter, you adjust the RADIUS (remember that the signal is emitted in a circle from the transmitter) using a dial. EASY! It did take some effort to locate it correctly in our home - they suggest it be 24" off of the floor and it obviously has to be near an outlet, but it can emit a signal up to 90 feet in every direction - that's a total cross section of 180 feet! The only disadvantage we found - and it is minor - is that if your home sits higher (or lower??) than part of your yard it will add few extra feet to your radius until the collar picks up the signal. This can be overcome if you build this allowance into your transmitters placement. Overall, we are thrilled and we've had this about 4 months now. I have had people tell me that once water gets under the battery cover, the battery dies. I don't know, but after looking at the cover I think it would have to be a downpour before that happened - or maybe the dog went swimming or was bathed? Regardless, I placed a piece of duct tape - not pretty but functional - over the cover to keep this from happening. Finally, we will continue to use this even after we move since it has worked so well. A good investment to protect your pet but PLEASE don't forget to take the collar off of your dog before putting him in the car and backing our of the garage. YIKES!!!

150 of 160 people found the following review helpful.
Great Purchase
By CCAEXPRESS
We purchased this item on Saturday. Hooked it up on Sunday and by Monday afternoon our 5 month old Rat Terrier/Bichon was staying in the yard consistently. We are really pleased with this product. Our dog has been staying in the yard with many people walking by and other dogs passing by as well. It appears that he seldom has to experience the shock, he turns around rather quickly as soon as he hears the warning beep.The only difficulty we have encountered is that we have cable and electricity boxes on two corners of our lot and it appears that there is some interference with the signal. We still have the signal , but it is not in the perfect circle from the transmitter that you would expect.So far, excellent product, highly recommend. Great alternative to expensive in ground systems, and much easier to install.

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