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 3.5. The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 leads on 3-year cost and features. The PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking wins on battery. The PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking costs $100 less ($299 vs $399).
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PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking
#11 in GPSFull review
For owners who want a small GPS collar with tracking that fits smaller dogs. Budget for the required plan.
Amazon $299$299
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 for 3-year cost ($399 over 3 years, no plan needed vs $658.64 over 3 years ($299 + 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 PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking for battery (70 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 | PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 44 $399 over 3 years, no plan needed | 24 $658.64 over 3 years ($299 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan) |
| Coverage 10% | 100 up to 3,534 acres stated | 50 coverage not published (neutral score used) |
| Battery 15% | 22 20 h per charge | 77 70 h per charge |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 100 tone, vibration, static |
| Fit 10% | 80 dogs from 10 lb | 80 dogs from 10 lb |
| 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 | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 | PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 + Tracking | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | GPS |
| Stated coverage | 3,534 acres | - |
| Largest radius | 7,000 ft | - |
| Smallest property | - | 0.5 acres |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | Yes |
| Fences stored | - | 50 |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 70 h |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | waterproof |
| Dog weight | 10-120 lb | 10 lb and up |
| Neck size | 8-25 in | 8 in and up |
| Corrections | Tone, Vibration, Static | Tone, Vibration, Static |
| Static levels | 5 | 10 |
| 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 | $658.64 |