Petsafe PIF-275-19 Wireless Dog Collar with Radio Receiver for Wireless Fence Reviews

• Great collar for a great wireless fence system

  
  By AUPGZAUF8S6HG on 2007-02-19
  We've had a PIF wireless fence system for about 3 years and it's 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 can't just go pick up at any store like I can the old collar (only a problem if you don't have a major pet store nearby-- which I don't).
  - 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. It's an improvement on the old collar, so if you're replacing or have a new fence system, that's great. If you're 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 it's 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 I've seen it anywhere else online.
  
  

• Battery Issues

  
  By A3B22ZZ3B00HFT on 2008-07-04
  OK, so here's 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 dog's 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!
  
  

• Worth the money

  
  By A1YF9BRSZFEJWD on 2007-05-17
  I 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 doesn't even go within 10 feet of his border. Worth the money for sure.
  
  

• effective training tool

  
  By A2FQF8C8IGXKC2 on 2007-06-08
  Implemented 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
  
  

• Dog collar for wireless fence

  
  By A2XG8991EUXKAJ on 2007-02-07
  Works great, actually better than the original with more features.
  
  
• Go Wireless
  By A2AZN1CJG7I44A on 2007-05-19
  No 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!
  
  
• Excellent product with excellent results!!
  By A30I32NLAR2D1O on 2007-12-28
  My 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. I'd 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 I'm 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 today's day and age!!! I'll continue to do business with them!!!
  
  
• So glad we bought this fence
  By APUVJJ0BNFA5O on 2007-03-10
  I 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
  
  
  
  
  
• Works Good
  By A3QMBI8Y87X2W3 on 2007-09-07
  This 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.
  
  
• Defective
  By A814YFZOGETOL on 2007-10-17
  Twice 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!
  
  
• Petsafe IF-275 Wireless Dog Collar
  By A3FW4N4AC8QWXC on 2008-02-11
  I 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 don't 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 don't 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.
  
  
• Life just got better
  By A2RY3I2PCQH1QO on 2008-03-01
  When 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 wouldn't trust it on overly aggressive animals.
  
  
• works great
  By A2NXPQA4ZEEC2H on 2008-03-15
  this works very well and we like that it is easy to take with us.
  
  
• over a barrel
  By A18YFHKKDNLJXP on 2008-03-28
  The 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.
  
  
• WIRELESS COLLAR PROVIDES RELIEF
  By A2UQVG3PHRXXFP on 2007-05-21
  I 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
  
  
• wireless fence
  By A5YRKJP2I1CSJ on 2007-06-27
  We 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.
  
  
• Define "discomfort"
  By A142WGUCZC54H2 on 2007-07-28
  I 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 won't hurt your dog, only cause "discomfort". I just couldn't do it. Maybe if I had tried to find someone else to do the training but it's too late now that I see what the system does.
  
  
• Wireless pet collar
  By A1WTLOL5U4R1VO on 2007-11-02
  This product would have been nice if I received the product I ordered. So I can't really reciew it.
  
  
• Works great
  By A35ZXAFTCAA55A on 2008-05-05
  Have 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.
  
  
• Works for us!
  By A19E4N6UXBBU7L on 2008-06-20
  We 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.
  
  

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