We have 6 month old golden retriever and a fenced back yard. Our golden began digging under the modular that we live in and no matter what we tried to do to block her she still dug around it, through it, in a new spot etc. The fence was doing it's job already so our alternatives were to build a concrete kennel/run for her, stake her out, or put the invisible fence to work. When I ran accross this wireless invisible fence system, I saw this as a great alternative to the previuos mentioned fixes. We got it in two days and were ready to try it out. We followed all the instructions to get the perimeter set-up (which is an adjustable sized circle)and got down to training. The manufacturer has a month or more training schedule - our golden caught on quickly in just two days (we spent about 6 hours training in total.) We followed the instructions to a tee just at a more rapid pace since she began catching on after just one shock at a level 2. We left the flag markers in place for about 8-10 days and began removing them as directed over three days. By this time the dog (Holly) was used to hearing the beep and knew what would come next if she continued in that direction. It has been wonderful , as this also keeps her from wandering off to the neighbors, out to the road, or disappearing out of shouting range. The adjustable radius is great for containing Holly in a smaller area, such as at a BBQ, away from the pool, kids, etc. This is not a system for a small dog as the collar is bulky - I would say the dog should be at least 25 lbs to support the collar. The system is expandable if you buy additional collars (which is still a lot cheaper then building a fence or concrete run). I can't wait to take it camping with us so Holly can roam freely in her area and not need to be staked down or shut up in the car or trailer. The only down side to this system is that the central unit is not weather proof - so you are advised to place it indoors. This was not an issue for us as we have shop and a pump house, but I can see for some if you only wanted to contain the dog in the back of the house it might pose a problem since the circle size might need to be reduced. The only improvement I can suggest would be to make the unit smaller (it is about the size of a gallon jug) and weather proof, so you could place it in a tree or on a table to get the containment area exactly where you want it (guess you could use the old wire system to do this as well). Overall though it is a great invention works well for Holly and we don't have any more digging under the house.
FYI - for those that think the shock is cruel - I held the collar in my hand and it is not painful, but I can feel it (it is much like the sensation of placing your tongue on a 9 volt battery - not painful)- I think since it is a different sensation dogs react to it. We have kept the level at a 2 for Holly (it goes up to 6, which I would imagine feels like a zap, bnut just like humans some dogs are more or less sensative then others)- but I have only seen her get shocked 4 times, 2 of which I made happen in order to train her to go back inside the circle instead of outside it and 2 of her own mistakes. Holly responds to the sound now and eventually she won't even need the collar on to stay within her boundary.
One year later - still works. Holly (the dog) definately knows where she can roam when the collar is on. We have replaced the battery 5 times, so about every 2 months. There is a low battery indicator on the collar itself and the batteries are pretty cheap here on amazon. We leave the unit on 24-7 becasue it is just easier than worring about openeing a door and having Holly escape without her collar and we have not had any issues. Holly actually wants the collar on, after a bath she goes straight to where the collar is and can't wait for us to put it back on. After the inital training Holly only has gotten zapped one other time and she was chasing a duck - this was about 7 months after being with the collar - she did escape her boundaries although she returned back inside the boundary as well - she is almost full grown so we figured the level 2 was just not as effective as it had been when she was a pup. That same afternoon we upped the level and let Holly test it again, now that she thought she could get outside the boundary area. It worked, she cried out, so we knew she felt it, she immeadiatly returned to the front porch and still to this day if she hears the warning beep she returns straight to the front porch to ensure she does not get zapped again. The Collar is still in good shape and we hope the unit last another couple years.
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| Small: Up to 1/2 acre | Small: Up to 3/4 acre | Large: 3/4 acre & up | Large: 3/4 acre & up | Any size: Up to 10 acres |
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Boundary Shape
| Circular only | Circular only | Customizable | Customizable | More Customizable |
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Dog Size
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Initial Setup Time
| 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Days |
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How To Set Up
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Components
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Add-A-Dog Collar Compatible?
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Portability
| Indoor power source required | Indoor power source required | At home only | Anywhere will cell signal | At home only |
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Connection Required
| Power outlet | Power outlet | WiFi (at setup) + Power outlet | WiFi (at setup) + LTE signal | Power outlet |
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Digging Required?
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| Item Weight | 4.1 pounds |
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| Department | Pet Supplies |
| Manufacturer | Radio Systems Corporation |
| ASIN | B000P7LYPI |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Item model number | IF-100 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | July 25, 2008 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12 x 10.2 x 9.2 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 9.5 x 11.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.1 Pounds |
| Brand Name | PetSafe |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
| Directions | See Manual |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Model Name | IF-100 |
| Color | Gray |
| Size | one size |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Radio Systems Corporation |
| Style | Extra Transmitter |
| Breed Recommendation | Small, Medium, All Breed Sizes |
| Included Components | Power adaptor, Transmitter, User guide |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
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This thing really works
I know it is somewhat cringeworthy to think about training your fur baby with a device that delivers a jolt to her neck if she goes out of bounds, but the result is a very obedient and compliant dog. We need a good balance and this product delivers. This device really works. Most of the time. Nothing like a strong-willed pup to test the limits (of the device, of her endurance of the jolts, and of my patience). No device can work 100% of the time to overcome a strong-willed animal. Our Annie is part English bulldog and part Jack Russell terrier. She is very aloof and strong-willed, having lived her first 7 years before we adopted her this year from a rescue, mostly bouncing between municipal shelters, foster homes and rescues. We had to do something because she is an escape artist and the rescue cautioned us about that as we were adopting her. Boy oh boy they were so right. Our little fur baby loves to think she can catch the neighborhood bunnies. She is so wrong but that hasn’t stopped her from going on a few unsupervised and unauthorized neighborhood adventures, including down the hill into the wooded area by the creek where bobcats and coyotes have their habitat. Now when I put on this collar and take her out front off the leash she stays in bounds nearly all the time and immediately turns back if she crosses the invisible radio barrier and the collar starts to beep. Ok, so if she is chasing the bunny I’ve seen her ignore the jolt even though she reacts to it and dances around like she is on a hot bed of coals. One time when I didn’t realize the battery in the collar was dead (don’t forget to run the test procedure every couple weeks) and she ran around (and so did we, trying to catch her). She has done quite well even to the point that if she does break the barrier and get a big jolt but keeps going it usually slows her down enough that I can catch her before she runs off. I did have to set it to the highest setting for it to contain her, having worked up from the lowest during the training period. If you need to keep your fir baby contained but give them some freedom, this device is a good choice and is of excellent quality design and construction.
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- CamilleReviewed in Canada on February 7, 2013
Great Product!!!
Style: Wireless Fence KitVerified Purchase
i have an 8mth old Great Pyrenees...she is about 90 lbs and still growing... Very strong minded dog and likes to wander and track coyote and deer trails so decided to purchase the petsafe wireless system. have had it now for 3 days and she doesn't want to leave the yard, even when our other large breed dog is out in the pasture with the horses she sits by the gate and waits for him to come back... i think her days of wandering over to the neighbors are done. works great and i highly reccomend this for other pet owners with wandering pets... i was skeptical as to how it would work with an ex-large breed. It only took 2 days about 20 min/day and she stays in the yard... this system has given her the freedom and me the peace of mind that she will be safe and also keep her from the road. Thank you Petsafe for a Great Product!!CamilleGreat Product!!!
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2013
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JcReviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2024
No entregaron lo que encargue
Style: Receiver Collar OnlyVerified Purchase
En la descripción del producto viene una imagen de un perro pequeño y menciona que el collar es para perro de mayor a 5 libras, y el que me llego es para perros más grande, es decir mayor a 8 libras. Este collar es enorme para mi perro, que decepción.JcNo entregaron lo que encargue
Reviewed in Mexico on October 27, 2024
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- Cliff VoutourReviewed in Canada on July 22, 2024
Not cheap, but works really well
Style: Wireless Fence KitVerified Purchase - HDReviewed in Canada on November 8, 2022
Spend the extra money on a high end one instead.
Style: Wireless Fence KitVerified Purchase - Amanda ArseneaultReviewed in Canada on October 14, 2024
Love this product
Style: Receiver Collar OnlyVerified Purchase
