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Customer reviews for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
The PetSafe 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System is a great way to keep your pet safe and secure in your yard. It allows the freedom to roam within a 1/2 acre radius. If your pet gets close to the coverage area limit a noise will sound to warn them, if they continue they will receive a mild static correction to encourage them to remain within the boundaries.
Overall rating:
(35 reviews) 35
Rating breakdown 35 reviews
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31 out of 34(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
Review 1 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Works great!
,PostedDecember 29, 2012
Lovedogs
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
Bought this wireless transmitter for our rental property. We have it set at a 45 ft radius and set at stubborn dog. Our lab/hound dog went through it once when he didn't entirely realize what was going on. He has not been through it since! If you have different elevations, you want to set the transmitter high enough to transmit in that area. We had to raise our height because the collar was not beeping in that selected area where the ground was higher. We turn it off every night just to save electricity and haven't seen that to be an issue. We got roughly 3 months out of the battery. We've had it 4 months so far. Great alternative to invisible fence!
Pros: Easy to Install
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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It works, but...
,PostedApril 3, 2012
Thomas
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
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It works like a charm, I have a Rottweiler/Dalmatian mix. After 2 times being corrected, he knows what the beep means, it was easy setup. The flags were annoying because they bend easy. However if you make the hole with a tiny screwdriver or something, they slide right in. It took a few minutes to set up. Over all it works great. Now the (but), when I walk out and hear the beep, then step back to set a flag, it keeps beeping sometimes even a couple of feet back. Dosent seem to be an issue, as long as my dog hears the beep im fine
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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expensive but worth it!
,PostedJanuary 1, 2013
Justin
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
3
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5
The Petsafe system has worked great so far from keeping my 100 plus pound German Shepard from going to visit the neighbors or chase deer. I have not had one problem with it and would recommend it. I just wish it came with two collars instead of one. At 125 per collar, it gets expensive fast.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, High Quality, Easy to Install
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Best investment I've ever made
,PostedJanuary 13, 2011
I bought the Pet Safe Wireless pet containment system over 8 years ago and i've never been happier. You don't have to buy PetSafe batteries, you can use any brand as long as they are the same size.
Be sure to change the batteries every few months because there is no warning for when the batteries die and my dog ALWAYS knows when they are dead and has gotten loose a few times.
You can also buy replacement collars for the receivers if yours gets dirty or old.
This system was the best investment I've ever made and I'd buy another in a heart beat if I ever needed to.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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well worth the money
,PostedDecember 10, 2006
we
purchased this system to try and keep our puppy in the yard (6 months
old & 85 lbs) it only took 1 time for him to get zaped and now
every time he hears the collar beep he backs up the reason we went with
this system it shocks the dog for 30 seconds or untill he comes back in
the area i would highly recommend this product to anyone
purchased this system to try and keep our puppy in the yard (6 months
old & 85 lbs) it only took 1 time for him to get zaped and now
every time he hears the collar beep he backs up the reason we went with
this system it shocks the dog for 30 seconds or untill he comes back in
the area i would highly recommend this product to anyone
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Saved my sanity! No more dog chases.
,PostedNovember 13, 2012
Very easy to determine radius. Only had to move the control station once. Put up the flags. Followed the directions and introduced the dog (terrier) to the flags and the radius. At first it appeared he felt reprimanded or even threatened by the flags and the feeling the collar generated. But, after a couple of days when we took him off the leash and he realized the freedom he had - He loved it!!! It's so much more fun to play with him now.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System
,PostedFebruary 7, 2007
We highly recomend this product ! It is very easy to set up and use. We have been struggling to keep our now 1 year old Chocolate Lab and an Australian Sheppard in our yard. We live in an area that cannot be fenced easily. The river goes through our back yard and we have river rock throughout our property. Flooding also would take out a conventional fence. We set up the system quickly in under an hour and started the training. The next day I could not get them to even get close to the safety zone parameter. It has been proven to work great even in the face of temptation they will not cross the border. Thank you so much, this has just made my life so much easier !!! They can now play in their yard withour being restrained by cables or a kennel. We are all very happy with this product ! I have been recomending it to our neighbors and friends.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Wireless pet containment system
,PostedJune 27, 2006
Jamie
from Ga
This product is absolutely wonderful. Being military, we move and travel often. The containment system is lightweight and easy to move. It is nice to take it when we travel also. There is no wire you have to put in the ground and take out when you move. It is a little pricy, but it is well worth it. It is also nice to be able to change the dog's boundry limits with the turn of a dial.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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hurricane katrina destroyed my fences
,PostedJanuary 3, 2012
angelp
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
after the hurricane i bought the pet safe wireless fence in 2006 for my new dog-lab/golden retriever mix. it has never failed. he can run around the entire perimeter of the house and over halfway up my long driveway. i am on 3acres on the mississippi gulfcoast. i recommend this product.
do remember to change the battery every 2-3 months. i keep my box in the breezeway between the house and garage. i had to replace the collar one time only since 2006 .
do remember to change the battery every 2-3 months. i keep my box in the breezeway between the house and garage. i had to replace the collar one time only since 2006 .
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Wireless Containment System
,PostedOctober 3, 2006
If you have a dog, BUY THIS PRODUCT. We have 3 Rottweiler/Black Lab house dogs that liked to chew stuff when we went somewhere. Our son had this product for his 3 dogs; our daughter had the "bury the wire system" for her one dog. She had to replace the wire after 10 months. Our son is still using his after over 1 year without any problems. We bought the system in April 06 and love it. No installation, no broken underground wires, and the only "maintanance" is replacing the battery in the collar, which we just recently had to do for the first time. It's a God send worth every penny.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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great way to keep a dog home
,PostedJune 28, 2006
ravengoth
from Ohio
This product helped us train our pup to stay in our yard. It was easy to set up and use. The great thing is, once you use it for a period of time, the dog doesn't think about wandering much, so you don't have to use it all the time. This was worth the price!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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FREEDOM for your dogs.
,PostedJuly 5, 2008
We have a basset hound and a lhasapoo. This system has been operating for 2 years and we LOVE it! We never worry about them being outside and we don't have to untangle them from being twisted around trees when tied up. It's also nice not to have to go out in the winter to tie them. We leave out door open and they come in and out as they please. They can run and play up to a half acre and enjoy the outside. We are so happy we bought this. We change the battery every month when the light goes on. It's only $10.00 for two batteries, so that is really inexpensive to have peace of mind that your dog will be safe in the yard. I would highly recommend this system to anyone with a dog. I hate seeing a dog tied up. How sad.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Great product
,PostedAugust 22, 2007
nonamesally
We purchased our wireless pet containment in December 2006.
So far it has done an outstanding job of keeping our rather stubborn, heavy, bassett hound, Ellie Mae from getting too far from home in our rural area. However, this past weekend, she wandered away due to the little prongs on the back of the collar coming off--not sure what happened there. At any rate, the company is willing to replace them for a fee of 14.95 plus shipping.
Keep a close watch on the battery so that it doesn't go dead while you're gone on a trip or something. Our batteries tend to last for about two-three months and aren't expensive to replace.
All in all, we would never go back and get anything different. Our dog was shocked a bit at first-but she learned very quickly that staying at home was her best option. :)
So far it has done an outstanding job of keeping our rather stubborn, heavy, bassett hound, Ellie Mae from getting too far from home in our rural area. However, this past weekend, she wandered away due to the little prongs on the back of the collar coming off--not sure what happened there. At any rate, the company is willing to replace them for a fee of 14.95 plus shipping.
Keep a close watch on the battery so that it doesn't go dead while you're gone on a trip or something. Our batteries tend to last for about two-three months and aren't expensive to replace.
All in all, we would never go back and get anything different. Our dog was shocked a bit at first-but she learned very quickly that staying at home was her best option. :)
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Works Great!
,PostedJanuary 24, 2011
This was an excellent, less expensive alternative to the in-ground Invisible Fence system. My golden retriever had the system down within two days. It's so nice to be able to let him out without worrying that he'll run away. Great investment!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Awesome
,PostedJanuary 2, 2010
Anonymous
from Lavalette, WV
This is the best product ever invented! Also its portable so when we go camping we take it with us and just plug in and set up the distance our schnauzer can go without bothering other campers and it works great! We dont have to tie him up when we go camping anymore! After one time of the lowest shock he does not try to go out of bounds. When the collar beeps he knows he's gone to his limit. LOVE IT and recommend to everyone!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Beware - if you have a metal roof
,PostedSeptember 4, 2010
I purchased this product to use for my dog. At first, I thought it would be great. Until, I walked the dog on a leash toward the flags. Poor thing got zapped about 6 ft from the flag WITHOUT a warning beep. Come to find out our metal roof causes the signal from the wireless unit to bounce off at irregular distances. You might set the flags one day and the signal will be at a different location the next day. This is due to the weather.
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WITH A METAL ROOF. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A METAL ROOF - IT WILL WORK GREAT.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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i recomend this product!!!
,PostedFebruary 18, 2010
i have had this product less than a week and i can just let him out and dont have to wory about if he is in the road or if he will come back . easy fast and i do recomend this to my friends .very happy ,not energy star but have it by my door and easy turn on and off .5stars in my book !!! lost one dog will not loose a nother, wish i had this 3 yrs ago!!!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Product works majority of the time
,PostedNovember 17, 2011
Amanda
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
We set it up, but the collar will start beeping while in the "safe" area at times. Also every time you turnt he system off and back on again you have to reset the collar. But our dog has yet to get out of our yard since...
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Did not work for me
,PostedAugust 26, 2011
I bought this fence because it is wireless and claims to be easier to install and set up than a burried wire fence. Not true in my case. I found the instructions difficult to follow and it ended up taking the entire weekend to set up. Once that was done it did not produce a consistent perimiter. The invisible boundary kept shifting by the minute confusing the dog. Had to return it.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 20 for 1/2 Acre Radius Wireless Pet Containment System
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Really Works
,PostedApril 30, 2011
Having a tough time training the puppy to understand this thing, but it sure works when she gets out of the area. And I can take it anywhere!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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