Extreme Dog Fence Additional Standard Fence Dog Collar with Large and Medium Set of Comfort Contacts for Dogs and Puppies of All Hair Lengths (Most Dogs)…

These are Pricey , but they are the best, and most reliable. The Extreme Dog Fence company has great customer service if you have any issue, and they are fair with replacements we have purchased 4 of these collars, one quit working after a year and i only paid a percentage to replace it, Joon did manage to break one.. I'm not sure how, they are very well built.. the replacement batteries are pricey too, but if you shop around you can find some bulk replacements.. just don't buy the BARK COLLAR ones by mistake.. they don't fit :) Once your doggin understands his boundaries the batteries will last a long time.

When I moved I had to get a new fence kit which was no big deal because of how effective it always has been. Still no complaints about the fence but the collars are another story. With my first kit I only had 1 dog to start then adopted another and bought the additional collar. Original collars battery indicator light stopped working which concerned me. Contacted the company and they sent a replacement. Fast forward a year and I ended up keeping 2 puppies from a litter. Again purchased additional collars (was over $300 for both) and planned to just buy the fence if I ended up accepting a new job and moving. I just bought these last March and 1 isn't working at all I discovered by finding my dog in the road and the other seems to be glitching 🤬 I depend on this hefty investment to work so my dogs are safe and not wandering where they shouldn't be. Not sure why the 3 I bought as additional collars seem to be so much worse than the one that came in the first kit. Idk what I'm going to do next because I don't want to have to chain them up but I can't afford another $300+ for more collars.

Our dog has used this since he was a puppy. We noticed that it worked so well that he was staying away from the boundary. We stopped using it, and then misplaced his original collar. Several months later he discovered his new freedom and started wandering the neighborhood. We bought this collar, put it on him, and he’s staying home again.Great product, my only complaint would be that you have to pay attention to when the battery is running low in the collar. It would be nice to receive some kind of notification when it does, more than just a blinking light. Our dog has long hair, so a blinking light isn’t very visible.

I bought the full kit to setup our dog fence. It worked great, but if your dog plays with other dogs be careful.Pros:The collar works.Strong enough for our dog to say it's not jumping the fence, and he is very temperamental.Cons:Batteries are horrible. They last maybe 2-3 months.Collar is easily broken.Summary:The collar works as intended. Beware of the waterproofness.Tips:Take the collar off of your dog when they play with other dogs. Rough play can lead to the collar being damaged, which will lead to water damage.

This brand is not inexpensive however I have two collars that are just over a year old that are broken. I thought it was a fence issue, however after order another collar, it was indeed the collar. Very disappointed in how easily these were rendered useless and plus the cost to replace. Batteries also tend to not last very long. Starting to rethink my fence choice.Edit:Ok so I called in on Saturday 7/23 as my fence kept beeping when plugged in. They were closed. I received a call today 7/25 from an 800 and answered and it was Darianne from Ex dog fence customer service. I explained all I’ve been through and needless to say she took amazing care of the situation and made everything right! Very happy and would highly recommend based on the customer service I’ve received.

TL;DR: Be very very very gentle when tightening the casing after inserting batteries into the unit. Again, the plastic is extremely weak and any cracks will essentially guarantee the death of your expensive device. Cracking is a common problem and will allow moisture to get it. DO NOT LET moisture get in! You may even want to put a thin strip of tape around the casing to further protect it from water/environment. It's quite easy to remove with scissors and it's only someone you will have to do every few months.Full Summary:I've owned this product for a little over a year and I'll be explaining what I like about it, but more importantly some of its downfalls and what you can/should do to make the most of this product if you absolutely have to buy it.I will say from experience, the majority of the package works as intended. That being the digital transmitter, which you have to keep inside or get a weather box, the boundary wires, and the twisted wire (which I have not used, mind you), but I assume it will work well as it seems to be made of good quality. Just an FYI, the warranty does not cover the wires, so I am thankful I have not had any issues with the black boundary wire yet.Where this product starts to show it's weakness is in the "Waterproof Active collar. Honestly, all the pitfalls really stem from here. Let's start off by listing some of its features, it is listed to be submersible to 10 feet; however, I would not test this due to some build quality issues, and warranty issues I'll get to later on.They do come with a set of rubber comfort covers that are included for comfort, but they do wear pretty fast and you have to replace them. I highly recommend the comfort covers, as I initially put them on my dog without them and he started to get a nasty burn on his neck. The same happened with my other dog, so I know this was not an isolated incident.It's true, the collar/receiver is very light and is listed to weight only 1.1 Ounce, it almost feels hollow. It takes a proprietary 6v battery, which is listed to last around 4 months if your dog knows not to get close to the boundary.Let's quickly go over that again. • Proprietary battery • Not really optional covers • "waterproof" here is where we get to the biggest problem of all.The blue plastic casing of this receiver is very cheaply made As many others have pointed out in the reviews, it will crack. It is not a matter of if, but when it cracks. Remember, even if you bought the version with a 10 year, warranty, it is a limited warranty. This means if the product cracks due to a defect you can get a free exchange within the 1st year. After the 1st year, you still have to pay a whopping $75 out of pocket. I feel like the description should mention that, or their website at least, it feels a little misleading…When not if, the casing starts to crack it will no longer be waterproof. Rust can and will get inside and stop the product from working. I live in Southern California and it has only rained I want to say a maximum of 5 times where I have lived within the last year, yet this product only started to malfunction a month or so ago. So I am guessing normal moisture in the morning damaged the product from inside once the product cracked.You may by now have realized the overall problem with this receiver… it is meant a perpetual money sink after you have bought the original product, like buying ink for a printer. Only in this case you are paying such a high premium for the product… you shouldn't have to continue to sink more money, but you do. The collar is built to break and if you get it replaced before the warranty.. (use that information as you please). Then they still expect you to spend $$$ on the proprietary battery and the not so optional rubber covers.Unfortunately, most of these good reviews are most likely within the first year where no issues occur and if they do, they get a replacement free of charge, which sadly does not paint an accurate picture of the real cost of this product over the long run, regardless of what type of warranty you have with it.Lucky, If you already bought the product or you in a niche situation like me where this product is a necessary evil, here are some solutions I have found that can help you circumvent some of these issues.#1 You do not need to buy proprietary batteries. You can search the comments or do your own research, I wouldn't want this review to be taken down for recommending another product. In short, you can stack the generic version, tape em up, and put them in the receiver and they work splendidly. Sure they may last slightly less time than the proprietary one, but they are a fraction of the cost and are still marginally more bang for your buck, seriously.#2After training most dogs eventually learn to stay away from the wire just by hearing the noise, Which means you don't need to replace the black soft covers on the prongs after they stop conducting, as the sound itself will keep your dog away. You can just loosen the collar as well. Or you could look for some aftermarket ones, I have not done the research to see if a cheaper alternative exists.#3 Be very very very gentle when tightening the casing after inserting batteries into the unit. Again, the plastic is extremely weak and any cracks will essentially guarantee the death of your expensive device. You may even want to put a thin strip of tape around the casing to further protect it from water/environment. It's quite easy to remove with scissors and it's only someone you will have to do every few months.Bonus for #3 This receiver is confirmed to receive the following frequencies 7khz & 4 kHz, which means you may be able to use an aftermarket receiver as a backup or replacement. Amazon does over free returns so you can just test a variety of them out, and if they don't work you can return them free of charge. This is a must if you are over your 1-year warranty. I am currently looking into this.Summary:Would have been a solid A+ product; however, the weakest link brings it all down. The collar/receiver, it's a huge money sink, and the 10-year limited warranty is a joke and borderline false advertising, mind you the only thing it really covers after a year is the Digital Transmitter and receiver. The receiver will be $75 w/ warranty. THe digital transmitter is not sold individually, only obtained through the original pack/kit, so who knows how much you would get a replacement if you have "warranty"