US prices from official stores, checked on November 9, 2026 · 14 collars compared · no paid scores

GPS dog fence and collar reviews

One review per model: who it suits, who should skip it and what it really costs once the subscription is in.

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14 GPS fences, radio fences, trackers and hunting collars compared, from $79 to $1,149.98, prices checked on November 9, 2026. All scored out of 10 with the same formula.

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Table: GPS dog fences and collars

Click a column header to sort. Key spec = 3-year cost · battery · smallest dog, as stated by the manufacturer.

Comparison table: GPS dog fences and collars
Halo Collar 4Halo Collar 4GPS dog fenceHalo9.2$424$744 over 3 years · 40 h · dogs 10 lb+Phone app over LTE1 year
Halo Collar 5Halo Collar 5GPS dog fenceHalo9.2$524$844 over 3 years · 48 h · dogs 10 lb+Phone app over LTE1 year
PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + TrackingPetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + TrackingGPS dog fencePetSafe9.0$449.99$747 over 3 years · 70 h · dogs 10 lb+Phone app over LTE1 year
Invisible Fence GPS Flex FenceInvisible Fence GPS Flex FenceGPS dog fenceInvisible Fence9.0$599$797 over 3 years · 80 hPhone app over LTE1 year
SpotOn GPS Fence Omni EditionSpotOn GPS Fence Omni EditionGPS dog fenceSpotOn8.9$899$1,181 over 3 years · dogs 15 lb+Phone app, LTE optional1 year
PawTronic Pro Series 2PawTronic Pro Series 2GPS dog fencePawTronic8.8$278.99$279 over 3 years · 36 h · dogs 7.9 lb+Collar only, no live trackingNot stated
SpotOn GPS Fence Nova EditionSpotOn GPS Fence Nova EditionGPS dog fenceSpotOn8.8$999$1,281 over 3 years · 33 h · dogs 15 lb+Phone app, LTE optional1 year
PetSafe Stay & Play Compact Wireless FencePetSafe Stay & Play Compact Wireless FenceWireless (radio) dog fencePetSafe8.8$324.99$325 over 3 years · 21 days · dogs 5 lb+Plug-in transmitter1 year
Tractive DOG 6Tractive DOG 6GPS dog trackerTractive8.6$79$427 over 3 years · 14 days · dogs 8.8 lb+Phone app over LTENot stated
PetSafe Customizable GPS Dog FencePetSafe Customizable GPS Dog FenceGPS dog fencePetSafe8.5$199.99$200 over 3 years · 24 h · dogs 20 lb+Collar only, no live tracking1 year
Pawious XEdge GPS Dog FencePawious XEdge GPS Dog FenceGPS dog fencePawious8.5$259$259 over 3 years · 18 h · dogs 20 lb+Collar only, no live tracking1 year
Fi Series 3+Fi Series 3+GPS dog trackerFi8.3$129$657 over 3 years · 90 daysPhone app over LTE1 year
Dogtra PATHFINDER2Dogtra PATHFINDER2GPS tracking and training collarDogtra8.2$429.99$430 over 3 years · dogs 35 lb+Radio handheld2 years
Garmin Alpha 300 + TT 25Garmin Alpha 300 + TT 25GPS tracking and training collarGarmin7.7$1,149.98$1,150 over 3 years · 68 hRadio handheldNot stated

Frequently asked questions

Which GPS dog fence or collar has the best score?

The Halo Collar 4: 9.2/10 ("Excellent") with our overall formula, at $424 checked on November 9, 2026, about $744 over three years with its plan.

How much do GPS dog fences and collars cost?

The 14 devices we review range from $79 to $1,149.98, at the official US store prices read on November 9, 2026. Over three years, with the plan each one needs, the cheapest is the PetSafe Customizable GPS Dog Fence at $200. The price at the store is the one that applies.

Which brands do you review?

Halo, PetSafe, Invisible Fence, SpotOn, PawTronic, Tractive, Pawious, Fi, Dogtra, Garmin. Each review links to the official US product page.

How are the scores calculated?

Each score out of 10 comes from nine criteria read on the official spec sheets, plan pages and the checked US price, with the 3-year cost counting as much as containment. A missing figure removes the criterion and the other weights are rescaled. The full methodology is public.