Attn: dog owners(containment question)

NyleRN · Mar 9, 2024

Anyone have experience with GPS fence collars? I have 3.5 acres and need something to help my dogs learn their boundaries. And want to do it without a ton of digging and cost. A lot of my neighbors have dogs and all but 1 do a really good job of keeping their animals on their property. The one who let's his roam doesn't give us any problems. One is a chocolate lab and the other a GSD mix. Both very docile and the lab will come over and just lay next to me on the back porch when it's nice out. I'm looking at this kit here.

GPS Dog Fence F810+, 2nd Gen with GPS Signal Boost Chip and AI Scene Recognition - 2 Dog Set

SECOND GENERATION of GPS FENCES - Integrated with an enhanced chip, the Upgraded F810 GPS dog fence brings forward superior GPS signal amplification and optimized performance even in areas with weaker signals. This ensures unerring and steady positioning. Its heightened accuracy and...

pawious.com

Magyars · Mar 9, 2024

We tried one, didn't like it, never seemed to work consistently

DoggyDaddy · Mar 9, 2024

Never tried one, but I've seen commercials for these and if they work as advertised, they look pretty cool.

Wireless GPS Dog Fence - New Low Price | Halo Collar

Explore Halo GPS Wireless Virtual Dog Fence with enhanced features, now at a new low price. Track your dog's activity for ultimate safety, even on-the-go!

www.halocollar.com

I like the idea that they're portable, so if you wanted to go camping you can set up a perimeter around your campsite.

radar8756 · Mar 9, 2024

They work when your dog is Calm ... but if they are chasing a Squirrel or something .... they are past it before feeling the shock
Then it works reverse to NOT let them back in ( works both direction-of-travel)

foszoe · Mar 9, 2024

We use Spotonfence.com for our GSD.

One thing Halo or SpotOn have that the one you linked don't have is custom fencing bs a circle. Can also store fences. He has a fence stored for around the house around the whole property, around moms house, around the in-laws, around the campsite etc. All you have to do is activate the fence you want to use.

Ours works. But you do have to make sure the battery stays charged.

Bugzilla · Mar 9, 2024

Kept grandpa from wandering off.

mom45 · Mar 9, 2024

I'm pretty sure the large dog that was standing outside my door a couple weeks ago had one of those halo collars on.

DoggyDaddy · Mar 9, 2024

mom45 said:
I'm pretty sure the large dog that was standing outside my door a couple weeks ago had one of those halo collars on.

They have a wired "invisible fence" next door to me, and it works most of the time, until the battery runs down in the collar, or if one of the kids turn off the power to the fence, or forget to put the collar on the dog. :n00b:

littletommy · Mar 9, 2024

radar8756 said:
They work when your dog is Calm ... but if they are chasing a Squirrel or something .... they are past it before feeling the shock
Then it works reverse to NOT let them back in ( works both direction-of-travel)

We used to have a fox hound that had about a 10 foot vertical leap, and I tried the invisible fence thing with him. When he got close enough to feel the tingling, it would make him run faster and jump higher! Lovable dog, but good heavens what a hassle.

mom45 · Mar 9, 2024

DoggyDaddy said:
They have a wired "invisible fence" next door to me, and it works most of the time, until the battery runs down in the collar, or if one of the kids turn off the power to the fence, or forget to put the collar on the dog.

We had a neighbor who has since moved. I would message him anytime his dog showed up in my yard and let him know his batteries were dead. He always appreciated knowing where his dog was while he was at work because when he was home the dog never left the yard. I had never seen this dog before...the one that was here recently.

DoggyDaddy · Mar 9, 2024

Time to head out. Looks like I will have one person sitting next to me on my left (reserved seating). Maybe I will be able to scooch over to my right a seat or 2.

schmart · Mar 9, 2024

NyleRN said:
Anyone have experience with GPS fence collars? I have 3.5 acres and need something to help my dogs learn their boundaries. And want to do it without a ton of digging and cost. A lot of my neighbors have dogs and all but 1 do a really good job of keeping their animals on their property. The one who let's his roam doesn't give us any problems. One is a chocolate lab and the other a GSD mix. Both very docile and the lab will come over and just lay next to me on the back porch when it's nice out. I'm looking at this kit here.

GPS Dog Fence F810+, 2nd Gen with GPS Signal Boost Chip and AI Scene Recognition - 2 Dog Set

SECOND GENERATION of GPS FENCES - Integrated with an enhanced chip, the Upgraded F810 GPS dog fence brings forward superior GPS signal amplification and optimized performance even in areas with weaker signals. This ensures unerring and steady positioning. Its heightened accuracy and...

pawious.com

both myself and my neighbor have "Halo 2+" collars for our dogs. It has increasing levels of feedback, audio, vibrating, and if needed shock. Has an app that shows where the dog is on a map. Has WiFi, Bluetooth and Cellular connectivity to be able to track the dog anywhere, even outside the boundry. It supports multiple maps, although the maps cannot overlap each other. It is either all maps on or all maps off.

Overall, we have appreciated it's performance and the dogs both obey it nicely. However, it does seem to be fragile. Neighbor has a large lab and mine is a 60lb mixed breed. They play as dogs do, biting at each other's necks as they wrestle. (No growling, tails always up). This rough play has broken multiple collars (I'm on my 3rd or 4th, neighbor on 2nd), however support has been exceptional. A couple minutes and a warranted collar is on the way via FedEx. Once my year warranty is up, I may not be as happy with it if I have to start purchasing replacements. ($450 w/o service plan, $199 w/ a $10/mo service plan)

When looking at collars, I really liked the Spot On collar. It can function w/o a subscription, but was $400 more than the Halo. It can handle overlapping fences. This would be nice when I want to allow my dog to play at the neighbor's but otherwise would like to contain to my yard. It does offer a subscription offering that has cell connectivity. Here is a Spot On comparison of the 2: https://spotonfence.com/blogs/training-tips/halo-collar-vs-spoton-collar-whats-the-difference

If I have to start purchasing replacements, I may try try the Spot On to see if it is more durable.

--Rick

NyleRN · Mar 9, 2024

I looked at the Spoton and Halo early this morning. Not interested in spending $600-1000. I may just take my chances with a $200-300 outfit. We have the time to put in on working the dogs on the perimeter as my wife is a stay at home mom and homeschools our kids. Shouldn't be a problem to walk the dogs 2-3x a day and get them accustomed to their boundaries. Plus not that summer time is coming I'll have a few hours each evening after getting home from work to train them. Thanks for the input so far

Creedmoor · Mar 9, 2024

Bugzilla said:
Kept grandpa from wandering off.

LOL, Memory's of Bob & Tom...

NyleRN · Mar 9, 2024

Magyars said:
We tried one, didn't like it, never seemed to work consistently

The one I posted specifically or just a GPS type in general?

Creedmoor · Mar 9, 2024

NyleRN said:
I looked at the Spoton and Halo early this morning. Not interested in spending $600-1000. I may just take my chances with a $200-300 outfit. We have the time to put in on working the dogs on the perimeter as my wife is a stay at home mom and homeschools our kids. Shouldn't be a problem to walk the dogs 2-3x a day and get them accustomed to their boundaries. Plus not that summer time is coming I'll have a few hours each evening after getting home from work to train them. Thanks for the input so far

Put up lots of utility marking flags at the perimeter of its boundaries, it gives them something to see. And like you said good training is key.

NyleRN · Mar 9, 2024

Creedmoor said:
LOL, Memory's of Bob & Tom...

Ah yes, Tom Whiskey, Mr. Obvious show, Harry Carey......
I can see this thread coming off the rails now from the thread title :):

Magyars · Mar 9, 2024

NyleRN said:
The one I posted specifically or just a GPS type in general?

Another brand

Creedmoor · Mar 9, 2024

NyleRN said:
Ah yes, Tom Whiskey, Mr. Obvious show, Harry Carey......
I can see this thread coming off the rails now from the thread title

Back when radio was funny, B&T, Stern, Grease Man, Opie & Anthony with Norton
LOL

foszoe · Mar 9, 2024

schmart said:
both myself and my neighbor have "Halo 2+" collars for our dogs. It has increasing levels of feedback, audio, vibrating, and if needed shock. Has an app that shows where the dog is on a map. Has WiFi, Bluetooth and Cellular connectivity to be able to track the dog anywhere, even outside the boundry. It supports multiple maps, although the maps cannot overlap each other. It is either all maps on or all maps off.

Overall, we have appreciated it's performance and the dogs both obey it nicely. However, it does seem to be fragile. Neighbor has a large lab and mine is a 60lb mixed breed. They play as dogs do, biting at each other's necks as they wrestle. (No growling, tails always up). This rough play has broken multiple collars (I'm on my 3rd or 4th, neighbor on 2nd), however support has been exceptional. A couple minutes and a warranted collar is on the way via FedEx. Once my year warranty is up, I may not be as happy with it if I have to start purchasing replacements. ($450 w/o service plan, $199 w/ a $10/mo service plan)

When looking at collars, I really liked the Spot On collar. It can function w/o a subscription, but was $400 more than the Halo. It can handle overlapping fences. This would be nice when I want to allow my dog to play at the neighbor's but otherwise would like to contain to my yard. It does offer a subscription offering that has cell connectivity. Here is a Spot On comparison of the 2: https://spotonfence.com/blogs/training-tips/halo-collar-vs-spoton-collar-whats-the-difference

If I have to start purchasing replacements, I may try try the Spot On to see if it is more durable.

--Rick

Our spoton hasn't had the abuse of wrestling with other dogs but it's held up to pond brush etc

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