PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence
#9 in GPSFull review
For owners of larger properties with a medium or big dog who want a GPS fence with no monthly fee. Small dogs and small yards need something else.
Amazon $352.99$352.99
The PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence is the better wireless dog fence overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence leads on 3-year cost, battery and features. The PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence costs $171.01 less ($352.99 vs $524).
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Halo Collar 5
#12 in GPSFull review
For owners who want fencing and live tracking in one collar and accept a monthly plan. The plan makes it one of the most expensive fences to own over three years.
Amazon $524$524
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence for 3-year cost ($352.99 over 3 years, no plan needed vs $883.64 over 3 years ($524 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan)), battery (120 h per charge vs 48 h per charge) and features (custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app vs custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every GPS wireless dog fence; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence | Halo Collar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 49 $352.99 over 3 years, no plan needed | 12 $883.64 over 3 years ($524 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan) |
| Coverage 10% | 50 coverage not published (neutral score used) | 100 up to 768,000 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 100 120 h per charge | 60 48 h per charge |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 100 tone, vibration, static |
| Fit 10% | 20 dogs from 25 lb | 50 smallest dog size not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 70 custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app | 60 custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence | Halo Collar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | GPS |
| Stated coverage | - | 768,000 acres |
| Smallest property | 0.8 acres | - |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | Yes |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 120 h | 48 h |
| Charge time | - | 1 h |
| Waterproofing | waterproof | IP67 |
| Dog weight | 25 lb and up | - |
| Neck size | 13-28 in | - |
| Corrections | Tone, Vibration, Static | Tone, Vibration, Static |
| Static levels | 10 | - |
| System | ||
| Dogs supported | 5 | - |
| Collars included | 1 | 1 |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Live location | No | Yes |
| Training remote | No | No |
| Cost | ||
| Plan | None | Required, from $9.99/mo |
| 3-year cost | $352.99 | $883.64 |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-10 |