PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19

by PetSafe

Product Features

• Compatible with PetSafe Wireless Fence system; best for dogs over 15 pounds
• Adjustable collar for optimal comfort; weighs 2-1/2 ounces
• 5 levels of electric correction and a beep-only warning mode
• Includes collar, receiver and PetSafe RFA-67 battery module

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 4 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000A09C4K
• Item model number: PIF-275-19
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #5 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Training & Behavior Aids > Radio & Wireless Fences
  • #11 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Houses, Kennels & Pens > Crates & Kennels
  • #20 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Training & Behavior Aids > Repellents

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Works only with PetSafe Wireless Fence Containment System as a replacement collar or to add a new dog. Offers 5 adjustable levels of correction, as well as a beep-only warning mode. Run-through protection reminds your pet to return to the approved area. Collar and receiver weigh only 2.5 ounces, making them a comfortable fit. The waterproof receiver includes a light that signifies low battery life. Ideal for dogs over 15 pounds. Also includes PetSafe RFA-67 battery module.

Product Description

This receive collar works with ONLY the PetSafe Wireless Fence system. It has 5 adjustable levels of correction. A beep only training mode. The Wireless system can be used with an unlimited number of pets, each wearing a receiver / collar. Waterproof, low battery indicator light. Weighs only 2.5 ounces.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Battery Issues, July 4, 2008

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D. Wood "PNW Reader" (Silverdale, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19 (Misc.)

OK, so here's the deal. The collars use to come with standard batteries that you could pick up at the store for about $5.00, but PetSafe decided they could make much more money if they sealed the batteries in a "Easy to replace" cartridge and charge you double the price of regular batteries. I was VERY dissatisfied with the life of their batteries and the cost, although I love the performance of their system. As a result I carefully filed down the top of their battery cartridge so that I could extract the battery in it. I then found a replacement battery online. The cost for a battery for my dogs collar was $12.50. I found I could replace the battery inside the sealed unit for $4.00. Needless to say, I am once again a fan. So here is the tip: Take a worn out battery unit out of your dog's collar. Carefully file away the plastic lip that holds the battery in the unit. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and remove the battery and then identify the battery type. I have two dogs that wear these collars and they take different batteries (one is a Boxer, the other a mini-Shnauzer). However I have found that I can replace the batteries for one-third the price that PetSafe asks for battery replacement. Other than the battery issue, these collars and fence syatems are awesome!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collar for a great wireless fence system, February 19, 2007

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Kelli Shaver (Morehead, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19 (Misc.)

We've had a PIF wireless fence system for about 3 years and it's always worked great for us. We recently added a second dog to the family and picked up an additional collar. Below is a comparison between the original PIF collars and this new one:

Pros:
- Lighter weight
- Low battery indicator
- Multiple correction levels
- Easy to change the battery
- Better range*

Cons:
- Uses a proprietary battery that I can't just go pick up at any store like I can the old collar (only a problem if you don't have a major pet store nearby-- which I don't).
- More features, easily removable battery, might mean just more stuff to go wrong.
- Better range*

Ok, I listed "better range" as both good and bad, and it is. It's an improvement on the old collar, so if you're replacing or have a new fence system, that's great. If you're using this collar in conjunction with an old collar then you can expect one dog to have a slightly bigger (about 40ft diameter) roaming range then the other. We have a large yard so it's not an issue, but in a smaller yard, I can see where it could potentially become a problem.

All in all, a great product, good, sound construction, and the PIF wireless system has been great for us. The new collar has some advantages and disadvantages to the original one that shipped with the system, but most of the changes are good. The collar (and the system itself) is definitely worth the money for its ease of use and for keeping your pet safe. Amazon has it cheaper than I've seen it anywhere else online.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product with excellent results!!, December 28, 2007

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Sandra K. Smith "Dan & Sandra Smith AKC Labs" (Rainier, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19 (Misc.)

My husband and I raise AKC labs and have used the Petsafe Wireless system for years. Our dogs learn quickly where their boundary is, and have not suffered any ill affects from this excellent product. We recommend this product to all purchasers of our Labs. Not only will it keep them safely within the confines of their yard, it prevents them from being hurt by possibly wandering onto nearby busy streets. I'd rather they be "warned" by a very small "charge" of electricity than lose them to the wheels of a car. So far, we have purchased 4 of these collars, and I'm ordering more today. FYI, the company producing these collars really go out of their way to make sure the product is correct and have stood behind their guarantee when we had a small problem with one of them. They sent me a new collar and had us return the old one...in that order, no questions!! Pretty good customer service in today's day and age!!! I'll continue to do business with them!!!