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  Petsafe PIF-275-19 Wireless Dog Collar with Radio Receiver for Wireless Fence By: Radio Systems Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 29 More Information Works great!  On: 2008-11-10My husband and I love our wireless fence and collar. Its been about two months since we installed everything, and the batteries are still going fine. My only complaint would be the size of the transmitter on the collar. Its quite large. Our dogs are medium-sized at 30 pounds, and at first it was awkward. I think theyre used to it now, though, and they look forward to wearing the collar! Great Product. On: 2008-11-02Works well with the proper training, and you can take it with you to another location, no retraining required! Great Collar-Greater Price! On: 2008-10-30We own several acres, and putting a fence structure around our property is not an option. The PetSafe Radio Collars are the perfect option to keep our pets on our property. Used with the radio base, the collar warns the dogs before getting too close to the "boundary" signal. The only problem is that only one collar comes with the radio base. Having more than one dog means you must purchase additional collars. Purchasing new collars can be expensive. Our local pet store wanted $40 more than the price I purchased here! My collar arrived very quickly, and in perfect condition. It worked beautifully with our radio fence, and I can rest peacefully knowing all my dogs are safe and sound, and not roaming our neighborhood. Keep it away from neighbor kids On: 2008-10-14This product is worth the money spent! However, this was a replacement collar because when the battery went dead, my dog visited with our neighbors dog. Their dog has a boy. The boy removed my dogs collar and smashed the shocking device with a hammer, then proceeded to throw it in their fire pit. I highly recommend the product (so does our neighbor as their dog has one on his neck). I also recommend keeping on-hand a replacement battery, in case you too, have a brat for a neighbor. Works well between batteries On: 2008-10-12This works well for my extremely difficult, energetic, large, impossible to manage dog. When the battery dies, I always struggle to get it working again - but so far have been able to do so... satisfied On: 2008-10-09I already have the wireless fence with this same collar. The one that I ordered was for my second dog. They work great, would recommend to anyone. best thing I ever did On: 2008-09-20Im sorry I waited so long to do this. My dogs were trained in one day and I have never been happier... Works well but it's not exactly cheap  On: 2008-09-17I 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 bases 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 its time to change it. - If you dont 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. Answer to containing your canine pet On: 2008-08-31This wireless system is a must for containing your dog. I use it on my 95 lb lab and I really did not have to take time to teach him. He got zapped once and knew when the collar beeped not to enter that area. I just adopted a silky terrior and I also use it on him and the same training was used. I never used the flags. There really no setup just plug in and plan the area to use it in. So much better than the wire system because the rodents eat the wires. We had this system originally then turned to this one. Been using for around 15 years. Battery Issues  On: 2008-07-04OK, so heres 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 dogs 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! Works for us! On: 2008-06-20We already had found success in using this product with our 45 pound chocolate lab mix, so when we adopted a 15 pound rat terrier, we knew this would be a good choice for him too. Although I personally tend to have mixed feelings about "the zap" (ie negative reinforcement, rather than positive), I have felt the zap myself and know that it is definitely unpleasant, but not actually painful. In the bigger picture, we know we can let our dogs roam around our small yard without fear, stress or worry that they are going to run off into the nearby streets or other dangers. They stay at home! They also stay close when we bring the whole unit camping with us (we have a small power generator to run the base unit). The peace of mind it gives us both makes it HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Works great On: 2008-05-05Have a 2 1/2 year old beagle who was always getting out of the fenced in yard. This works great. I can have him outside without worrying about him leaving the yard. Downside is the batteries do go fast sometimes without much notice. Also, does anyone know of a collar that would work with the wireless system that also has a bark control? As I said I have a beagle who loves to bark as much as he likes to run. Extremely Reliable, Really Waterproof!!! On: 2008-04-13Weve got three dogs and this collar works great on all three. Two of the three like to go swimming in our creek (weve got our fence wire strung across the creek so theyve got access to the water) and we have NEVER had any problems with the collars. One of those two also likes to dig and quite often gets her collar jammed up with dirt and mud - and it still works great. Occasionally well forget to check the batteries and the dogs will eventually notice that theres no warning beep and will get out of the yard, but thats the only time in three years weve ever had any issues at all - and of course thats not a problem with the collars but with us getting complacent because the batteries last so long. We also love being able to use different settings for each dog because one of our dogs needs the highest setting and another needs just a little warning to remind her of the fence (the other is in between the two). Because of the layout of our property its impossible to put up a solid fence, but this electric fence with the adjustable strength collars is definitely the next best thing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! over a barrel On: 2008-03-28The Petsafe wireless fence system is ideal for my family. However, Petsafe knows that they have us over a barrel. The system is a simple transmitter/receiver setup but is has been made unnecessarily expensive. The system is not cheap, however, the fact that any additional collars are at a minimum of $120 and the batteries, that you will need to change every 6 weeks or so, are expensive - and exclusive, of course. This is a wonderful alternative to having to fence in your yard to contain your pet, but you need to realize that it is an ongoing, not insignificant expense. I will be glad when Petsafe has some competition out there and are forced to bring their product more reasonably priced. works great On: 2008-03-15this works very well and we like that it is easy to take with us. Life just got better On: 2008-03-01When 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 wouldnt trust it on overly aggressive animals. Petsafe IF-275 Wireless Dog Collar  On: 2008-02-11I bought the Petsafe wireless fence and an additional collar with high expectations only to be disappointed by the whole experience. The two collars I had (one came with unit) did not activate at anywhere near the same locations and actually beeped while sitting on a table not in use. While talking to customer service, I found out the units have to be set just so in order to work with each unit. The only way to get this information is to call them when I dont see any reason it could not have been spelled out in the manual. One of the customer service reps was very helpful with quidance on what to try and another rep had no idea what was going on so I gave up and returned all the wireless fence hardware. I am now installing an invisible fence with the wire running underground because it works much more precise. Why I had so much trouble I dont know because I talked to a few coworkers who the unit did work for. They may have just lucked out, only had one collar to adjust, or had less interference than where I am located. Excellent product with excellent results!! On: 2007-12-29My 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. Id 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 Im 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 todays day and age!!! Ill continue to do business with them!!! Excellent product with excellent results!! On: 2007-12-28My 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. Id 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 Im 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 todays day and age!!! Ill continue to do business with them!!! Wireless pet collar On: 2007-11-02This product would have been nice if I received the product I ordered. So I cant really reciew it. Defective On: 2007-10-17Twice I have had to replace the collars...Petsafe replaced them within 4 days, but I lost valuable training time. My dog also got zapped over and over again after she returned to the "safe area" until I could get to her and remove the collar. Very upsetting and she is traumatized! Works Good On: 2007-09-07This collar and containment system works just as advertised. My Lab understands the bouneries. I never have to worry about him running at night or chaseing anything. Define "discomfort" On: 2007-07-28I actually stood in my front yard and cried. I tried this system with my 125lbs Rottweiler. At level 2 he just sauntered right through the "boundary". At level 3 he leapt around and yelped and cried. He got over it quicker than I did but then I tend to be a bit more sensitive than the average person or dog. The system says it wont hurt your dog, only cause "discomfort". I just couldnt do it. Maybe if I had tried to find someone else to do the training but its too late now that I see what the system does. wireless fence On: 2007-06-27We are very pleased with this product. It was received in a timely manner. I commend the seller of this product. Quality and service in this seller. wireless fence On: 2007-06-26We are very pleased with this product. It was received in a timely manner. I commend the seller of this product. Quality and service in this seller. effective training tool On: 2007-06-08Implemented 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 WIRELESS COLLAR PROVIDES RELIEF On: 2007-05-21I HAVE 2 LABS THAT WERE NO LONGER CONTAINED IN THE BACKYARD WITH ONLY THE FENCE. I INVESTED IN A WIRELESS CONTAINMENT SYSTEM & NEEDED AN EXTRA COLLAR. I FOUND SUCH AN ITEM ON YOUR WEBPAGE AND MY PETS ARE NOW SAFE & SECURE Go Wireless On: 2007-05-19No 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! Worth the money On: 2007-05-17I purchased this item because I was nine months pregnant in the winter and did not want to continue walking my dog. I thought at first it would be cruel to the animal, but I have since realized that it is just a learning tool for them. My pug doesnt even go within 10 feet of his border. Worth the money for sure. So glad we bought this fence On: 2007-03-10I 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 So glad we bought this fence On: 2007-03-09I 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 Great collar for a great wireless fence system On: 2007-02-19Weve had a PIF wireless fence system for about 3 years and its 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 cant just go pick up at any store like I can the old collar (only a problem if you dont have a major pet store nearby-- which I dont). - 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. Its an improvement on the old collar, so if youre replacing or have a new fence system, thats great. If youre 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 its 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 Ive seen it anywhere else online. Dog collar for wireless fence On: 2007-02-07Works great, actually better than the original with more features. |
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