PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog vs Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05

Last updated: November 11, 2026

The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 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 $79 less ($320 vs $399).

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PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog vs Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05

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 weightZigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog
Overall rating3.7/53.0/5
3-year cost 30%44 $399 over 3 years, no plan needed53 $320 over 3 years, no plan needed
Coverage 10%100 up to 3,534 acres stated8 up to 0.8 acres stated
Battery 15%22 20 h per charge50 battery life not published (neutral score used)
Correction 15%100 tone, vibration, static60 tone, static
Fit 10%80 dogs from 10 lb100 dogs from 5 lb
Features 15%85 custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app, training remote0 none of the listed features
Warranty 5%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog
Boundary
TypeGPSWireless radio
Stated coverage3,534 acres0.8 acres
Largest radius7,000 ft105 ft
Custom-shaped boundaryYesNo
Collar
Battery life20 h-
WaterproofingIP67waterproof
Dog weight10-120 lb5 lb and up
Neck size8-25 in6-28 in
CorrectionsTone, Vibration, StaticTone, Static
Static levels55
System
Dogs supported2-
Collars included11
Phone appYesNo
Live locationNoNo
Training remoteYesNo
Cost
PlanNoneNone
3-year cost$399$320

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