PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence
For small dogs and average yards where a buyer wants a simple transmitter fence with no app or plan.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
The PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence is the better wireless dog fence overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog costs $6.81 less ($233.18 vs $239.99).
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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 $233.18$233.18
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wireless (radio) wireless dog fence; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence | PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 65 $239.99 over 3 years, no plan needed | 66 $233.18 over 3 years, no plan needed |
| Coverage 10% | 8 up to 0.8 acres stated | 8 up to 0.8 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 100 replaceable battery, about 60 days stated | 50 battery life not published (neutral score used) |
| Correction 15% | 60 tone, static | 60 tone, static |
| Fit 10% | 100 dogs from 5 lb | 100 dogs from 5 lb |
| Features 15% | 0 none of the listed features | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence | PetSafe Stay & Play Stubborn Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | Wireless radio | Wireless radio |
| Stated coverage | 0.8 acres | 0.8 acres |
| Largest radius | 105 ft | 105 ft |
| Custom-shaped boundary | No | No |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | About 60 days (replaceable) | - |
| Waterproofing | waterproof | waterproof |
| Dog weight | 5 lb and up | 5 lb and up |
| Neck size | 6-28 in | 6-28 in |
| Corrections | Tone, Static | Tone, Static |
| Static levels | - | 5 |
| System | ||
| Collars included | 1 | 1 |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Live location | No | No |
| Training remote | No | No |
| Cost | ||
| Plan | None | None |
| 3-year cost | $239.99 | $233.18 |