Customer Reviews

PetSafe Extra Wireless Fence Receiver, PIF-275-19

5 star:		(54)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

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!

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.

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!!!

Implemented according to directions in manual & accompanying video with original unit (previously purchased for first dog). Second dog benefited from consistent training and made appropriate associations with limits provided by flags. New version of collar allows varying degrees of negative consequences; this improvement proved helpful with training. Flags included with original unit are needed for use in training with 2nd unit. If such flags are not retained, orange utility marking flags can be purchased from a home improvement store. They are taller, brighter and come in larger quantities for less money than a new set of PetSafe flags. PG

No wire to put in the ground! This product works great. It takes a little adjusting and with two people (one inside and one out) it is a snap. We have a golden and she did not need much correction. Prior to the collar she would run after cars, now she knows her boundries and is safe.

Highly recommend!

The range and sensitivity of the collar changes when using two collars in the same area. The range from collar to collar varies where one of the dogs can go further than the other dog before getting zapped by the collar. The collar works as intended but could be better in regards to range sensitivity when using more than one collar in the same space.

I had my doubts that this fence would work for us.
we have 2 large rotties and I didnt think it would contain them.
The collars make a beeping sound that warns the dog to get back before any shock happens. I am amazed our dogs will not cross the border and if they hear the beep they run backwards in fear.
I would say the amount of shock the dog receives seems a little harsh but it really puts the message across. We also like the fact that you can adjust the amount of area depending on our needs

I took our dogs about one hour to figure out how far they could walk from the base. I can understand that not all dogs are this easy to train but I am only relating my own experience here.

While I am only reviewing the collar here, or maybe BECAUSE I am reviewing the collar, anyone who does not have the 'base' unit should understand that this collar will be useless without the base. The way it works is like this:
- The base is a radio transmitter.
- The collar is a receiver tuning into the base's frequency.
- For as long as the receiver stays within range (90 ft. max, I believe), nothing happens.
- When the receiver comes close to the boundary, the collar emits some buzzing sounds, letting the dog know that danger is near.
- If the dog ignores it and moves farther away, the dog gets zapped - there are 6 or 7 intensity levels.
- If the base is not transmitting, the dog does NOT get zapped.
- If the dogs runs away and does not know how to get back within range, the zapping stops after 30 seconds, I believe.

Other features:
- Uses a PetSafe battery - can get a pair at Amazon for $6-7 and it lasts for a couple of months.
- When the battery is about to run out, there is a little blinking light on the zapper that tells you it's time to change it.
- If you don't do it, soon after the battery is out of juice you will know that it is so when you see your dog chasing the UPS truck.

Like I said, our doggies learned their limits almost immediately and they learned that as soon as the collar started to buzz or they got zapped to run toward the house.

My only issue with this is: why $100+ for the collar alone? Oh, well... if anyone else could make these things for less, please do. You will get rich, quick.

this works very well and we like that it is easy to take with us.

When I first recieved this unit I absoulutly hated it. The first time my dog got "bit" I was ready to return it. My husband talked me into trying it for 1 week and then making up my mind. Well my dog has only been "bit" twice! We have since aquired another dog. She learned just as fast! This product is amazing for the normal pet. I wouldn't trust it on overly aggressive animals.