Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05
#8 in GPSFull review
For owners who want a GPS fence and training remote in one kit and value the collar screen. Cheaper collars do the containment for less.
Amazon $399$399
The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 is the better wireless dog fence overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 leads on 3-year cost and features. The Halo Collar 5 wins on battery. The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 costs $125 less ($399 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 Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 for 3-year cost ($399 over 3 years, no plan needed vs $883.64 over 3 years ($524 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan)) and features (custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app, training remote vs custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location).
- Choose the Halo Collar 5 for battery (48 h per charge vs 20 h per charge).
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 | Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 | Halo Collar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 44 $399 over 3 years, no plan needed | 12 $883.64 over 3 years ($524 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan) |
| Coverage 10% | 100 up to 3,534 acres stated | 100 up to 768,000 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 22 20 h per charge | 60 48 h per charge |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 100 tone, vibration, static |
| Fit 10% | 80 dogs from 10 lb | 50 smallest dog size not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 85 custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app, training remote | 60 custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 | Halo Collar 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | GPS |
| Stated coverage | 3,534 acres | 768,000 acres |
| Largest radius | 7,000 ft | - |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | Yes |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 48 h |
| Charge time | - | 1 h |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dog weight | 10-120 lb | - |
| Neck size | 8-25 in | - |
| Corrections | Tone, Vibration, Static | Tone, Vibration, Static |
| Static levels | 5 | - |
| System | ||
| Dogs supported | 2 | - |
| Collars included | 1 | 1 |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Live location | No | Yes |
| Training remote | Yes | No |
| Cost | ||
| Plan | None | Required, from $9.99/mo |
| 3-year cost | $399 | $883.64 |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-10 |