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The SportDog Brand In-Ground Fence is a simple and cost-effective alternative to a traditional fence. Safe and effective for dogs over 10 pounds. Follow the training instructions to get your dog acquainted with his new boundaries and he will be staying safely in you yard in no time. 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.
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89 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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I have two medium size mutts. Chase is laid back but loves to run and play and Rufus is a very timid and scared of alot.
First off let me say this make sure the range is adjusted on the box before putting the batteries in the collars. My husband was holding the collar in his hand inside the house (far away from the lines) and got shocked on the 5th level! Ouch! We readjusted the range to two feet from the line and truned the collar down to level 2 after that.I think the range came out of the box set on 40 feet
I took chase out on a leash and let him lead me to the perimiter rather than me taking him over there and tossing a toy or treat across the line like youre instructed too. It only took him 2 times of trying to cross over the fence before he realized that he didnt wanna go anywhere near those flags. He LOVES playing fetch but you better believe if that ball goes NEAR that fence he will NOT even try to go get it! We did have one incident the other day where there was a cat in the back yard and Chase blew through the fence and did not even flench when he was getting shocked! However, ever since then he has been even more reluctant to get close to the fence so I think the level 5 shock hurt him enough that he wont be doing that again (The shock level increases as they cross the perimeter).
Rufus was a different story. I let him lead me to the perimeter just as I did for Chase and once he got shocked he was terrified of his yard. We would lead him around and show him all the places he could go but he would never leave our side. When we would let him out by himself he would not even leave the back porch. We tried for 2 weeks to get him used to it but he never did. I called the company for advice and they instructed me to start over. Here is what the customer service rep informed me to do incase anyone else has this problem. Give him a week or so to get used to being in his yard without the collar on. I put Rufus back on the runner we were using before we installed the fence. After he is comfortable in the yard again put the collar on but dont put batteries in it. After a few days of doing that turn the vibrate only function on and see how he does with that. Once he is comfortable wandering around the yard you can turn the shock back on to the lowest level to correct him if he tries to leave the perimeter.
Another issue we had is that if you lay the line within 3 feet of any wire (telephone,cable,electric,etc) the signal can apparently transmit to that wire and mess up your range. We noticed that sometimes when we would let the dogs out the back door their collars would vibrate like they were nearing the edge of the perimeter. The back door is in almost the very center of the perimeter so we couldn't figure out why this was happening. The customer service rep told us we would need to dig up and move the line further away from the house so this wouldnt happen anymore.
One more thing- I apparently misread some information about this fence because I thought the collars continued to shock the dogs when they were outside of the perimeter until they got back inside of it. That is not true though. The collar only shocks them when they are inside of the range you set. So if you set a 2 foot range it will shock them 2 feet before the line and 2 feet behind the line. Once they get out of that zone it will deliver the static charge.
Im sorry this was so long but I understand what a big decision it is so I thought I would give you all the details. Overall I love this fence and have alot of trust in it and my dogs response to it. I would definetly recommend it to anyone looking at this as an option. I hope this was helpful!
First off let me say this make sure the range is adjusted on the box before putting the batteries in the collars. My husband was holding the collar in his hand inside the house (far away from the lines) and got shocked on the 5th level! Ouch! We readjusted the range to two feet from the line and truned the collar down to level 2 after that.I think the range came out of the box set on 40 feet
I took chase out on a leash and let him lead me to the perimiter rather than me taking him over there and tossing a toy or treat across the line like youre instructed too. It only took him 2 times of trying to cross over the fence before he realized that he didnt wanna go anywhere near those flags. He LOVES playing fetch but you better believe if that ball goes NEAR that fence he will NOT even try to go get it! We did have one incident the other day where there was a cat in the back yard and Chase blew through the fence and did not even flench when he was getting shocked! However, ever since then he has been even more reluctant to get close to the fence so I think the level 5 shock hurt him enough that he wont be doing that again (The shock level increases as they cross the perimeter).
Rufus was a different story. I let him lead me to the perimeter just as I did for Chase and once he got shocked he was terrified of his yard. We would lead him around and show him all the places he could go but he would never leave our side. When we would let him out by himself he would not even leave the back porch. We tried for 2 weeks to get him used to it but he never did. I called the company for advice and they instructed me to start over. Here is what the customer service rep informed me to do incase anyone else has this problem. Give him a week or so to get used to being in his yard without the collar on. I put Rufus back on the runner we were using before we installed the fence. After he is comfortable in the yard again put the collar on but dont put batteries in it. After a few days of doing that turn the vibrate only function on and see how he does with that. Once he is comfortable wandering around the yard you can turn the shock back on to the lowest level to correct him if he tries to leave the perimeter.
Another issue we had is that if you lay the line within 3 feet of any wire (telephone,cable,electric,etc) the signal can apparently transmit to that wire and mess up your range. We noticed that sometimes when we would let the dogs out the back door their collars would vibrate like they were nearing the edge of the perimeter. The back door is in almost the very center of the perimeter so we couldn't figure out why this was happening. The customer service rep told us we would need to dig up and move the line further away from the house so this wouldnt happen anymore.
One more thing- I apparently misread some information about this fence because I thought the collars continued to shock the dogs when they were outside of the perimeter until they got back inside of it. That is not true though. The collar only shocks them when they are inside of the range you set. So if you set a 2 foot range it will shock them 2 feet before the line and 2 feet behind the line. Once they get out of that zone it will deliver the static charge.
Im sorry this was so long but I understand what a big decision it is so I thought I would give you all the details. Overall I love this fence and have alot of trust in it and my dogs response to it. I would definetly recommend it to anyone looking at this as an option. I hope this was helpful!
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Researched in ground fence systems extensively and purchased the SportDog system for my ľ acre property. Glad I did. Easy to install with quality hardware........unlike other systems I looked at. Purchased primarily for our Lab puppy, but also purchased two smaller compatible collars for our two miniature wiener dogs. It maybe took a day or so for all of our dogs to associate the flags with the boundary. System has multiple settings, so you can set a vibration, beep, then mild shock. I think our dogs were shocked once each. Now, when they get close to the boundary flags, the (non-shocking) vibration is enough to alert them to turn around. $220 is a bargain for the peace of mind in knowing that my dogs will stay in the yard.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I have a Labrador retriever who is about 4 months old and an adult boston terrier. We had trouble with them going to neighbors houses to get petted, or the boston would run after other dogs in the neighborhood. So, we decided to go with this underground fence after extensive research of other brands. I'm very satisfied with our purchase- the installation took about 3-4 hours total.
We installed the fence on approximately 3/4 of an acre. My husband used his tractor and lowered 1 of the 4 plow feet on a box blade attachment to dig the trench around the yard. This was VERY simple and took about 20 minutes. Then we just placed the wire in the trench and buried it, which took about an hour and a half or so. Take note, we had to twist wire back to the box across a spot in our yard so the dogs could run across it without getting shocked. We also had to place it across our driveway, so my husband used a skill saw with a masonry blade to cut a line across it. After laying the wire in the line, we covered it with asphalt patching compound (caulk-like substance). This took about an hour. Then the easy part-- placing the flags. This took about 20 minutes.
We used the collar that came with the system for our lab, and then we bought the Petsafe PUL-275 In-Ground Deluxe Ultralight Collar with Radio Receiver for our boston terrier, which is a great fit. It is compatible with this Sportdog system. Our lab caught on VERY quickly. She got shocked about 2 times, and that was enough for her. When she hears the beep now, she runs back into the yard. Our boston on the other hand is a stubborn guy, and he got shocked about 7-8 times before he finally realized "hey, maybe I shouldn't go past those white flags!". They both understand the boundaries now, and we plan to leave the flags up for another month or so to make sure. It's such a relief being able to drive away without them chasing after me. I highly recommend this product if you're looking to contain your dogs.
We installed the fence on approximately 3/4 of an acre. My husband used his tractor and lowered 1 of the 4 plow feet on a box blade attachment to dig the trench around the yard. This was VERY simple and took about 20 minutes. Then we just placed the wire in the trench and buried it, which took about an hour and a half or so. Take note, we had to twist wire back to the box across a spot in our yard so the dogs could run across it without getting shocked. We also had to place it across our driveway, so my husband used a skill saw with a masonry blade to cut a line across it. After laying the wire in the line, we covered it with asphalt patching compound (caulk-like substance). This took about an hour. Then the easy part-- placing the flags. This took about 20 minutes.
We used the collar that came with the system for our lab, and then we bought the Petsafe PUL-275 In-Ground Deluxe Ultralight Collar with Radio Receiver for our boston terrier, which is a great fit. It is compatible with this Sportdog system. Our lab caught on VERY quickly. She got shocked about 2 times, and that was enough for her. When she hears the beep now, she runs back into the yard. Our boston on the other hand is a stubborn guy, and he got shocked about 7-8 times before he finally realized "hey, maybe I shouldn't go past those white flags!". They both understand the boundaries now, and we plan to leave the flags up for another month or so to make sure. It's such a relief being able to drive away without them chasing after me. I highly recommend this product if you're looking to contain your dogs.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sportdog pet fence
Works really well. Make sure to follow directions closely. It's much easier to dig your trench and bury the wire after it rains because the soil is wet and easier to work with. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Annette
Headache
I installed fence,was able to use it twice!The first time my dog was on my back deck @ 3:30 in morning,fence showed a good loop , the collar stopped working! Read more
Published 20 days ago by L. Scott Coughenour
Baf
This fence started giving us trouble within 1.5yrs of install. Then one day it started shocking my dog when she was't near the boundary, luckily I was near the power source. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Adkins
Works very well, pleased that I didn't spend $1500 to have this done
I bought this and installed it myself on our two acres surrounding our home. It took me about two days (six hours each) to bury the wire -- I used a manual garden edger and simply... Read more
Published 26 days ago by David C. St. John
Great investment
I have a one acre lot in town, and this package covered it all. It is a great investment. I have a black lab, who was annoyingly difficult to keep in the yard. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Jacob M. Kroon
Works for our dog
We have a large young (read over exuberant) 110 lb German Rottweiler who become infatuated with jumping the fence to get into the creek behind our house and roam. Read more
Published 27 days ago by D. Getz
Don't look any further....this is the best.
This is the fence to buy. After hours of research we finally decided to purchase this fence and it is absolutely amazing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bookfan
Works Great
Very simple to install. I used my gas powered edger to dig trench but a trencher may be rented at Home Depot or other equipment rental store that will also lay the wire. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patrick76
Should of ordered this last spring
We live on a golf course and have a one year old golden retriever ( our 3rd) this pup has given us a run for our money, doing a lot of research we purchased this brand because of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mothergooose
Finally-We can contain our Labs
We have two male labs, both black in color. Unfortunately black dogs get a bad rap-most people are afraid of them just because of size and color. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ahill333
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