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Safety for your pet; simplicity for you!
The PetSafe Wireless Containment System is a simple, yet effective alternative to traditional outdoor fencing or buried wire fencing. Instead of using spools of boundary wire around your yard, the PIF-300 uses radio frequency to guard your pet against straying. The system is also portable, allowing you to provide a wireless pet area when traveling.
With the Wireless Containment System, you can keep pets over 8 pounds safely contained in the area of your choosing. Simply plug in the transmitter and it will emit a constant radio signal from an adjustable range of up to 90 feet in all directions. Typically, full set-up takes less than an hour and no installation, wire burying or stakes are required.
To begin training with the PIF-300, temporarily define the safe pet area with boundary flags as a visual aid to the pet. Activate the receiver collar and adjust accordingly to fit them, ensuring the contact points are touching the neck. The system should be used with dogs six months or older, and set-up and training manuals are included.
When the pet strays into the warning zone, the receiver collar will give a warning beep. If they continue past the warning zone, a safe, static correction is delivered through the contact points until they return to the safe pet area.
Travel with Your Pet
Wish there was a way to contain your dog while on vacation at a lake home, ski cabin, or RV trip? The PetSafe Premium Wireless Fence is the only portable and wireless training fence that gives your dog the same freedom and safety to run and play that he gets at home.
Wide Circular Range - covers an adjustable circular area up to ½ acre (180 feet in diameter)
Completely Wireless - no need to bury cable in your yard
Easy Installation - simply plug in transmitter and begin training
Portable – bring the transmitter, collar, and flags anywhere you want to set up a contained area for your pet
Adjustable – offers 5 adjustable levels of correction, plus a tone-only mode
Waterproof Receiver – safe to use in all climates
Low Battery Indicator – receiver collar will alert you when it’s time to change the battery
Warning Tone – receiver emits an audible warning tone as pet approaches the edge of the boundary zone.
Automatic Shut-Off – if pet leaves the boundary zone, the stimulation is limited to 30 seconds and automatically shuts off for five minutes before repeating stimulation for another 30 seconds.
Training Manual Included- appropriate training of your pet is a key element of the PetSafe Wireless Fence
Recommended for pets over 8 pounds
• Width: 9 inches
• Depth: 8.5 inches
• Frequency: 18 kHz
• Fuse Type: 250 volt ½ amp (inside transmitter)
• Rounded front/barrel shaped
• Boundary and high/low control dials on face
• Light gray coloring
• On- Off switch on left side
The PetSafe Wireless Containment System is a simple, yet effective alternative to traditional outdoor fencing or buried wire fencing. Instead of using spools of boundary wire around your yard, the PIF-300 uses radio frequency to guard your pet against straying. The system is also portable, allowing you to provide a wireless pet area when traveling.
To begin training with the PIF-300, temporarily define the safe pet area with boundary flags as a visual aid to the pet. Activate the receiver collar and adjust accordingly to fit them, ensuring the contact points are touching the neck. The system should be used with dogs six months or older, and set-up and training manuals are included.
When the pet strays into the warning zone, the receiver collar will give a warning beep. If they continue past the warning zone, a safe, static correction is delivered through the contact points until they return to the safe pet area.
Travel with Your Pet
Wish there was a way to contain your dog while on vacation at a lake home, ski cabin, or RV trip? The PetSafe Premium Wireless Fence is the only portable and wireless training fence that gives your dog the same freedom and safety to run and play that he gets at home.
A Variety of Helpful Features
Wide Circular Range - covers an adjustable circular area up to ½ acre (180 feet in diameter)
Completely Wireless - no need to bury cable in your yard
Easy Installation - simply plug in transmitter and begin training
Portable – bring the transmitter, collar, and flags anywhere you want to set up a contained area for your pet
Adjustable – offers 5 adjustable levels of correction, plus a tone-only mode
Waterproof Receiver – safe to use in all climates
Low Battery Indicator – receiver collar will alert you when it’s time to change the battery
Warning Tone – receiver emits an audible warning tone as pet approaches the edge of the boundary zone.
Automatic Shut-Off – if pet leaves the boundary zone, the stimulation is limited to 30 seconds and automatically shuts off for five minutes before repeating stimulation for another 30 seconds.
Training Manual Included- appropriate training of your pet is a key element of the PetSafe Wireless Fence
Recommended for pets over 8 pounds
Transmitter Specifications:
• Height: 9 inches• Width: 9 inches
• Depth: 8.5 inches
• Frequency: 18 kHz
• Fuse Type: 250 volt ½ amp (inside transmitter)
• Rounded front/barrel shaped
• Boundary and high/low control dials on face
• Light gray coloring
• On- Off switch on left side
Receiver Collar Specifications:
• Height: 1 inch• Width: 2 inches
• Depth: 1 inch
• Weight: 2.5 ounces
• Uses 6-volt (RFA-67) battery
• Waterproof
• Low battery indicator (light will flash every 4 to 5 seconds)
• Interchangeable contact points: long and short
The PetSafe Wireless Fence creates a circular boundary around the area you have chosen, allowing your pet to run freely inside this safe zone
The centrally located transmitter sends an adjustable radio signal to a lightweight receiver collar on your pet, giving them a 90-foot range (½ an acre) to run and play
Contents include wall-mounted transmitter, receiver collar, extra collar probes, boundary flags, AC adapter for transmitter, two batteries for collar, and a comprehensive training manual
Training your pet by using the boundary flags provided is essential to the successful use of this product. Train them to avoid the flags and associate the correction with getting too close to the flags
Product Description
The PetSafe Wireless Fence pet containment system is a revolutionary concept that provides the safest, simplest form of pet containment ever. Plug in the transmitter somewhere inconspicuous in your home. The transmitter emits a 17.5 kHz radio signal around your home. Your pet wears a lightweight receiver collar that listens" for the signal. While the collar is receiving the signal your dog is free to run and play in your yard. When he approaches the boundary of the signal area he receives a warning beep. If your dog does not return he receives a static correction which is startling but not harmful. With a little simple training your dog will quickly learn his boundaries. The training of your pet is a key element with the PetSafe Wireless Fence. Follow the easy instruction and training manual that is included. For use in the US only. This unit is compatible with all US 110v outlets and are not to be used with 220v international voltage."
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
239 of 239 people found the following review helpful
By M. Nance
I have owned this system for a little over three years. It has been amazing. But it's a big investment.
I have an Australian Sheppard that I had allowed to run loose at a previous house where I didn't have neighbors, street traffic, etc. After moving to the new house in a subdivision, I couldn't find anything to keep the dog close to home. He dug under or jumped over fences and would spend all day howling when he was chained. At 5 years old I thought he was pretty set in his ways. This system worked in a matter of minutes.
I hooked up the transmitter and marked the circular area around the house where it started beeping. Then I put the collar on the dog without any charge and taught him that when he heard the sound to return to the house. After a couple of times I jacked up the amperage and let him figure the rest out himself. It only took two shocks before he was done.
For those not familiar with the product:
The transmitter is kept in a weather tight area (i.e. your house--I kept mine in a kitchen cabinet). It will need an outlet for power. Then the collar goes on the dog. The collar is battery operated (more about that later on). The transmitter broadcasts a signage and as long as the collar is picking up that signage there is no shock. By the way, power outages are not an issue. If the dog wonders to the transmitter's boundary, the dog will hear 2 seconds worth of beeping before the metal prongs begin shocking his neck. The shock lasts for 20 seconds or until the dog returns to the boundary. The shock is quite a tingle (which I discovered while holding it and marking the boundary). It's certainly not enough to kill or leave any lasting damage, but it is definitely unpleasant. You can adjust the intensity of the shock from high to off which only leaves the beeping.
Some things to know before you buy the product:
THIS IS NOT AN ELECTRIC FENCE. I know you read that in the description, but it needs to be restated. The circular boundary your dog has is not fixed and permanent. On a clear day he may be able to roam a few feet further than on previous days. Some days the dog is able to cross the neighbor's drive and other days he can't. If you want a perfect boundary then this won't do it. If you're just looking at keeping the dog close to home, this is what you need.
THIS PRODUCT GIVES THE DOG A CIRCULAR AREA. Keep in mind that the transmitter broadcasts equally in all directions. If you have a long, narrow yard he will only have access to a circular area around the base. I realized this when I discovered the dog had made a pretty uniform circle of poop around my house instead of going to the back corner of the yard. You can increase this area with multiple transmitters; however, if your neighbor has the same product and the ranges overlap then both your dog and theirs will be able to freely travel back and forth.
The system is not perfect. If you can live with all the limitations listed above, there are a couple of frustrations.
BATTERIES ARE EXPENSIVE. Different reviews offer different lengths of time that the batteries last. Some people say their batteries last for 4 months. Mine go dead after 1 month. You can find a 2-pack of batteries for between $8 and $12 or order on line, but those start adding up.
YOU CAN ADJUST THE SHOCK BUT NOT THE BEEPING. One of the neat things about the system is once you train your dog you can then take the system with you when you visit relatives or go camping. When the dog hears the beep, he returns to the base location. However, for most people, they will set it up in their house and never move it again. With the beep, you are training your dog to respond to the beep not to the area. Thusly, when the battery dies and the dog stops hearing the beep then he keeps roaming. I would rather be able to train the dog to the area he is allowed and then turn off the beep so he learns where he can and can't go.
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE. The material on my collar started showing wear within the first year. The collar device is scratched and the indicator light no longer works. When I priced replacement collars and discovered they cost almost $200 a piece I started babying it. The collar material finally fell apart last weekend. I was able to find a cheap collar and fix it so it would work with my existing collar device and make the repair for about $5.00. I'm not going to be a happy camper with the collar device finally fails and I have to drop another $200.00.
THERE ARE SOME ETHICAL QUESTIONS. I understand people complain that it might be cruel to shock a dog. Personally, I think it's considerably less cruel than keeping the dog chained or allowing him to get hit by a car. However, the first few times your dog gets a shock and wimpers are hard for an owner to hear. My dog did seem to have some nervous reactions during the first few months of use. Perhaps I could have prevented that with less ambitious training. He has since adjusted and doesn't seem to mind the collar at all.
HIGH OPERATING COST. All told, I spent $280.00 for the original unit and have spent about $5 per month in batteries for 3 years. Over the three years I've had it I've averaged $12.77 per month to operate it--pretty pricey. And, as stated earlier, it looks like I may have to drop another $200 for a replacement collar before the year is over.
*****UPDATE JUNE 2011*****
Well it finally happened. The collar crapped out on me. It just started randomly shocking the dog. The new collar was right at $200.00. It's back up and running now.
*****UPDATE OCTOBER 2011*****
Just got a new puppy...a 3-month old golden retriever that loves to roam. Two shocks and she is trained. Yes, it was another $200.00 for another collar, but less expensive than explaining to my son that his dog had been hit by a car. This new dog is a water lover. I'm not sure how the collar will stand up to that, but I'll keep you posted.
I have an Australian Sheppard that I had allowed to run loose at a previous house where I didn't have neighbors, street traffic, etc. After moving to the new house in a subdivision, I couldn't find anything to keep the dog close to home. He dug under or jumped over fences and would spend all day howling when he was chained. At 5 years old I thought he was pretty set in his ways. This system worked in a matter of minutes.
I hooked up the transmitter and marked the circular area around the house where it started beeping. Then I put the collar on the dog without any charge and taught him that when he heard the sound to return to the house. After a couple of times I jacked up the amperage and let him figure the rest out himself. It only took two shocks before he was done.
For those not familiar with the product:
The transmitter is kept in a weather tight area (i.e. your house--I kept mine in a kitchen cabinet). It will need an outlet for power. Then the collar goes on the dog. The collar is battery operated (more about that later on). The transmitter broadcasts a signage and as long as the collar is picking up that signage there is no shock. By the way, power outages are not an issue. If the dog wonders to the transmitter's boundary, the dog will hear 2 seconds worth of beeping before the metal prongs begin shocking his neck. The shock lasts for 20 seconds or until the dog returns to the boundary. The shock is quite a tingle (which I discovered while holding it and marking the boundary). It's certainly not enough to kill or leave any lasting damage, but it is definitely unpleasant. You can adjust the intensity of the shock from high to off which only leaves the beeping.
Some things to know before you buy the product:
THIS IS NOT AN ELECTRIC FENCE. I know you read that in the description, but it needs to be restated. The circular boundary your dog has is not fixed and permanent. On a clear day he may be able to roam a few feet further than on previous days. Some days the dog is able to cross the neighbor's drive and other days he can't. If you want a perfect boundary then this won't do it. If you're just looking at keeping the dog close to home, this is what you need.
THIS PRODUCT GIVES THE DOG A CIRCULAR AREA. Keep in mind that the transmitter broadcasts equally in all directions. If you have a long, narrow yard he will only have access to a circular area around the base. I realized this when I discovered the dog had made a pretty uniform circle of poop around my house instead of going to the back corner of the yard. You can increase this area with multiple transmitters; however, if your neighbor has the same product and the ranges overlap then both your dog and theirs will be able to freely travel back and forth.
The system is not perfect. If you can live with all the limitations listed above, there are a couple of frustrations.
BATTERIES ARE EXPENSIVE. Different reviews offer different lengths of time that the batteries last. Some people say their batteries last for 4 months. Mine go dead after 1 month. You can find a 2-pack of batteries for between $8 and $12 or order on line, but those start adding up.
YOU CAN ADJUST THE SHOCK BUT NOT THE BEEPING. One of the neat things about the system is once you train your dog you can then take the system with you when you visit relatives or go camping. When the dog hears the beep, he returns to the base location. However, for most people, they will set it up in their house and never move it again. With the beep, you are training your dog to respond to the beep not to the area. Thusly, when the battery dies and the dog stops hearing the beep then he keeps roaming. I would rather be able to train the dog to the area he is allowed and then turn off the beep so he learns where he can and can't go.
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE. The material on my collar started showing wear within the first year. The collar device is scratched and the indicator light no longer works. When I priced replacement collars and discovered they cost almost $200 a piece I started babying it. The collar material finally fell apart last weekend. I was able to find a cheap collar and fix it so it would work with my existing collar device and make the repair for about $5.00. I'm not going to be a happy camper with the collar device finally fails and I have to drop another $200.00.
THERE ARE SOME ETHICAL QUESTIONS. I understand people complain that it might be cruel to shock a dog. Personally, I think it's considerably less cruel than keeping the dog chained or allowing him to get hit by a car. However, the first few times your dog gets a shock and wimpers are hard for an owner to hear. My dog did seem to have some nervous reactions during the first few months of use. Perhaps I could have prevented that with less ambitious training. He has since adjusted and doesn't seem to mind the collar at all.
HIGH OPERATING COST. All told, I spent $280.00 for the original unit and have spent about $5 per month in batteries for 3 years. Over the three years I've had it I've averaged $12.77 per month to operate it--pretty pricey. And, as stated earlier, it looks like I may have to drop another $200 for a replacement collar before the year is over.
*****UPDATE JUNE 2011*****
Well it finally happened. The collar crapped out on me. It just started randomly shocking the dog. The new collar was right at $200.00. It's back up and running now.
*****UPDATE OCTOBER 2011*****
Just got a new puppy...a 3-month old golden retriever that loves to roam. Two shocks and she is trained. Yes, it was another $200.00 for another collar, but less expensive than explaining to my son that his dog had been hit by a car. This new dog is a water lover. I'm not sure how the collar will stand up to that, but I'll keep you posted.
470 of 478 people found the following review helpful
Since we are in the process of selling our home we decided to give this wireless system a try. FIRST, I would suggest you take your dog's temperament into consideration. Although I wouldn't consider our adopted 90 lb. male Weimaraner a wus, he isn't the Alpha dog either. The training aids were good and he quickly learned how far he could go on static shock level 4. He has since become so accustomed to our establised boundaries that we have lowered it to level 2 (level 1 is just an audible beep). Adjusting the shock level is very easy - it just involves unscrewing a small cover on the collar and depressing a button. On the transmitter, you adjust the RADIUS (remember that the signal is emitted in a circle from the transmitter) using a dial. EASY! It did take some effort to locate it correctly in our home - they suggest it be 24" off of the floor and it obviously has to be near an outlet, but it can emit a signal up to 90 feet in every direction - that's a total cross section of 180 feet! The only disadvantage we found - and it is minor - is that if your home sits higher (or lower??) than part of your yard it will add few extra feet to your radius until the collar picks up the signal. This can be overcome if you build this allowance into your transmitters placement. Overall, we are thrilled and we've had this about 4 months now. I have had people tell me that once water gets under the battery cover, the battery dies. I don't know, but after looking at the cover I think it would have to be a downpour before that happened - or maybe the dog went swimming or was bathed? Regardless, I placed a piece of duct tape - not pretty but functional - over the cover to keep this from happening. Finally, we will continue to use this even after we move since it has worked so well. A good investment to protect your pet but PLEASE don't forget to take the collar off of your dog before putting him in the car and backing our of the garage. YIKES!!!
151 of 161 people found the following review helpful
By CCAEXPRESS
We purchased this item on Saturday. Hooked it up on Sunday and by Monday afternoon our 5 month old Rat Terrier/Bichon was staying in the yard consistently. We are really pleased with this product. Our dog has been staying in the yard with many people walking by and other dogs passing by as well. It appears that he seldom has to experience the shock, he turns around rather quickly as soon as he hears the warning beep.
The only difficulty we have encountered is that we have cable and electricity boxes on two corners of our lot and it appears that there is some interference with the signal. We still have the signal , but it is not in the perfect circle from the transmitter that you would expect.
So far, excellent product, highly recommend. Great alternative to expensive in ground systems, and much easier to install.
The only difficulty we have encountered is that we have cable and electricity boxes on two corners of our lot and it appears that there is some interference with the signal. We still have the signal , but it is not in the perfect circle from the transmitter that you would expect.
So far, excellent product, highly recommend. Great alternative to expensive in ground systems, and much easier to install.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fence! Hassle free.
I'm absolutely sold on this fence. I have a St Bernard who chewed his way out of his chain link kennel every single day. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by TJ
2.0 out of 5 stars
Works well, when it actually does work
I'll start out by saying this product is easy enough to set up, maintenance free, and seems to be a perfect solution to wandering dogs, in theory. Read more
Published 1 day ago by D. Ensley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product- no digging required!!!
I was able to train my dog very quickly. I would recommend this product, especially since it is also portable.
Published 4 days ago by Laura Kinney
2.0 out of 5 stars
good but does not last
I am on my third PetSafe wireless fence now. They work great for keeping my dogs in their designated areas. They are adjustable to the size dog you have. Read more
Published 4 days ago by catnip
2.0 out of 5 stars
limited reception
System is unuseable in my home because signal was only received continuously within 20 feet of the transmitter and was unreliable outside of the house; hardly what is advertised.
Published 4 days ago by Joseph F. Ferrie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shock control
Although I really do not like the idea of shocking my dog, he is a Jack Russell Terrier with very high energy and they are known to get side tracked even though they are more than... Read more
Published 6 days ago by JoJo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog gone, no more
My husband and I figured out the radius, put in the flags, took the dig around the boundaries and let him go outside the boundaries where the color would beep, then gently call... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Barbara Jo Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
My 17 month old lab/rott mix is high energy and doesn't listen very well... We don't have a fenced in yard, so she would have to stay on her leash, cable or kennel while outside. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Charlotte
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go wireless
Love it, so much better than in ground. Easy to move around and take with you. Would recommend to everyone with a dog.
Published 8 days ago by sbpidge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool to get for training a dog!
We purchased the PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System, PIF-300 for our new dog.
The first day we had it on low and the dog could hardly get off our large porch. Read more
The first day we had it on low and the dog could hardly get off our large porch. Read more
Published 8 days ago by EM Bodenhamer
