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 rates 3.7 among GPS wireless dog fences; the PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog rates 3.0 among wireless (radio) ones. The PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog costs $32.99 less ($320 vs $352.99).
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PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog
For a stubborn small or medium dog in an average yard. The rechargeable collar trades the two-month battery for charging.
Amazon $320$320
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (GPS and wireless (radio)), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence | PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 49 $352.99 over 3 years, no plan needed | 53 $320 over 3 years, no plan needed |
| Coverage 10% | 50 coverage not published (neutral score used) | 8 up to 0.8 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 100 120 h per charge | 50 battery life not published (neutral score used) |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 60 tone, static |
| Fit 10% | 20 dogs from 25 lb | 100 dogs from 5 lb |
| Features 15% | 70 custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence | PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | Wireless radio |
| Stated coverage | - | 0.8 acres |
| Largest radius | - | 105 ft |
| Smallest property | 0.8 acres | - |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | No |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 120 h | - |
| Waterproofing | waterproof | waterproof |
| Dog weight | 25 lb and up | 5 lb and up |
| Neck size | 13-28 in | 6-28 in |
| Corrections | Tone, Vibration, Static | Tone, Static |
| Static levels | 10 | 5 |
| System | ||
| Dogs supported | 5 | - |
| Collars included | 1 | 1 |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| Live location | No | No |
| Training remote | No | No |
| Cost | ||
| Plan | None | None |
| 3-year cost | $352.99 | $320 |