SportDOG In-Ground Fence System, SDF-100

by PetSafe

Product Features

• In-ground fence system for dog containment and training
• 4 adjustable electric correction levels plus beep- and vibrate-only modes
• 1,000 feet of wire and 100 flags included; expand the area with Wire and Flag Accessory Kit (SDF-WF)
• Limitlessly expandable for more dogs with purchase of additional collar-receivers
• Anti-linger feature keeps dog from pacing boundary's edge

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 6 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FETSYU
• Item model number: SDF-100
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,328 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #34 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Educational Repellents
  • #42 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Training & Behavior Aids > Radio & Wireless Fences

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Cover up to 100 acres with the cost-effective, easy-to-use SportDOG In-Ground Fence System. Just bury a wire around the perimeter of your yard, and plug in the transmitter. Your dog wears a special collar that sends a signal from the wire to warn him if he gets too close to the perimeter. The waterproof collar receiver offers 4 adjustable correction levels for you to choose from, as well as tone-only and vibrate-only modes. Includes 1 collar, but you can purchase more to fit extra dogs. Safe and effective for all dogs over 10 pounds. Training instructions included. Backed by lifetime limited warranty.

Product Description

Keeping your dog safe at home is a must for all dog owners. SportDOG Brand can help. Whether your dog hunts, trials or is a full-time companion, our containment system provides freedom and safety for $1,000's less than conventional fencing. Our in-ground fencing is easy to install and versatile enough to accommodate just about any yard or area. More than one dog to contain? No problem, simply purchase additional collars. Like all of our products, our containment system and components are backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty. Safe and effective for all dogs over 10 pounds, the SportDOG Brand¿ In-Ground Fence System can cover up to 100 acres. Installation is a simple as installing the wire around the perimeter and plugging in the transmitter with the included adapter. Your dog wears a collar that receives a signal from the wire if he ventures too close to the perimiter. Follow the included training instructions to get your dog used to his new boundaries and your dog will be staying safe at home in no time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars way better than expected, April 24, 2007

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James Kotlarz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SportDOG In-Ground Fence System, SDF-100 (Misc.)

I bought this after having a company come out and quoted a price of $1,583 to install a wireless fence. We have a little over half an acre and there was more than enough included wire to install. I rented a gas edger at Ace for $23 for a couple hours. And used a thin piece of plastic to push the wire in the slot from the edger. I was very leary of doing it myself but didn't want to spend the money having it done. And I'm glad I did because installing this thing was so easy I couldn't believe it.

Now as far as effective it WORKS! Our black lab was very easy to train. In a week of walking her around the yard showing her the flags she figured it out. She is also a lot more laid back in the yard. Instead of chasing birds and rabbits she now sits there and watches them. I recommend this product to everyone. The collar takes regular 9 volt batteries so no special ordering and paying an arm and a leg for them. However I would not use it on a very small dog because the collar is pretty wide and the box isn't as small as others. There are others at Amazon that would be better for a tiny dog.

Everything needed other than the edger was included in the box. Also took about 3-4 hours to install from start to finish.

UPDATE:3-21-08 After having this for nearly a year we are still very happy with it. I was worried it wasn't working because I never have seen the low battery indicator light up on the collar. So I tested it and it is still good. So after 11 months we have not had to replace the 9-volt battery. It also has no interference with our neighbors underground fence either.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Design, May 16, 2007

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Gerard Duquette (Wakefield, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SportDOG In-Ground Fence System, SDF-100 (Misc.)

They really thought of everything with this one! I love the added vibration feature on the collar as an additional warning to the dog. I've had and used many other systems throughout the various homes I've owned, but this is the most comprehensive system yet.

The collar unit is a bit large, but that's necessary to acccomodate the 9-Volt Battery. Which is great because battery replacement isn't a problem!!!

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish we would have bought it sooner, July 2, 2007

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Jennifer Gleason - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SportDOG In-Ground Fence System, SDF-100 (Misc.)

This review may be a bit premature because I only finished the fence and started training yesterday, however, I must say that I am extremely pleased with both the product and the results that it has had for our two yellow Labrador retrievers. They have quickly learned what their boundaries are and won't even go near the line of flags outlining their outer limits.

The system is comprehensive in that just about everything is adjustible from the range of the boundary to the level of correction and even the type of correction. I have the collars set on 2, the lowest correction and it's more than enough for our Labs to get the idea that once the collar starts to buzz and beep that a static correction is not far behind.

When they say that the system comes with everything you need, they mean it. It comes with 1000 feet of wire - if I ever need to replace my fence I have more than enough line to do the whole perimiter again, about 15,000 sq ft. You don't have to buy the special twisted wire either - just twist it up yourself to create an area of cancelled signal.

My hope is not to create a situation where my dogs get shocked - I intend to follow the training guide to the letter so that they KNOW their limits and stay well within them, thus allowing them more time to be where they should be anyway without my worrying that they will take off only to get into heaven knows what.

My only regret with this system is that I didn't buy it sooner.

Patrick Gleason