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 3.0. The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 leads on 3-year cost, features and fit. The Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 costs $600 less ($399 vs $999).
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SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence
#14 in GPSFull review
For large or wooded properties where a buyer wants unlimited fences with no plan to pay. The price is the highest here.
Amazon $999$999
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 for 3-year cost ($399 over 3 years, no plan needed vs $999 over 3 years, no plan needed), features (custom-shaped boundary, runs more than one dog, phone app, training remote vs custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location) and fit (dogs from 10 lb vs dogs from 15 lb).
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 | SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 44 $399 over 3 years, no plan needed | 7 $999 over 3 years, no plan needed |
| Coverage 10% | 100 up to 3,534 acres stated | 100 up to 100,000 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 22 20 h per charge | 50 battery life not published (neutral score used) |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 50 correction types not published (neutral score used) |
| Fit 10% | 80 dogs from 10 lb | 60 dogs from 15 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 | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Zigpet GPS Dog Fence GC05 | SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | GPS |
| Stated coverage | 3,534 acres | 100,000 acres |
| Largest radius | 7,000 ft | - |
| Smallest property | - | 0.3 acres |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | Yes |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | - |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | - |
| Dog weight | 10-120 lb | 15 lb and up |
| Neck size | 8-25 in | 10-26 in |
| Corrections | 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 | Optional, $9.95/mo |
| 3-year cost | $399 | $999 |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-09 |