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Brand: Radio Systems
Category: Pet Products

List Price: ~~$349.99~~
Buy New: $261.95
You Save: $88.04 (25%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

94 reviews
Sales Rank: 1275

Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Size: covers up to 1/2 acre (180 feet diameter)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.8
Dimensions (in): 11 x 12 x 9

MPN: IF-300
Model: IF-300
UPC: 729849100763
EAN: 0729849100824
ASIN: B0001ZWZ8O

Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New in the box. Not Refurbished. Expedited shipping available. 2 day processing

Customer Reviews:

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Know what you are buying... June 20, 2008
I've had this product for about a month and am very happy with it. Before you buy, realize that you will not be able to maximize your yard space. Most yards are of a rectangular nature, and this system sets up a radius from the control unit. Your actual space will be some part of an arc/semi-circle (or a complete circle). MEASURE YOUR YARD before you buy - figure out where you will plug in the unit (it really should be indoors) and measure out a radius from this point. The unit does have a bit of fluctuation in the "safe zone" - the manufacturer says to allow as much as 10% (influenced by weather and slope mostly). So once you set the perimeter, you may find that it varies by a couple of feet from day to day. I have found that this is not a big deal, my dog knows her "area" even if it is not exact. Make sure you have AT LEAST A WEEK to devote to training (three 10-15 sessions per day) before you leave the dog. Keeping these limitations in mind, plus the fact that there is no "low battery" indicator, the system works very well, and I highly recommend it. Unfortunately, my dog chewed the collar the first week, but the electronic receiver can be re-mounted to other collars. I would have rated the system 5 stars, but customer service was less than stellar. One of the plastic washers broke off within the first month, and Petsafe wanted to SELL me a replacement kit with this part for $14!

5 out of 5 stars

This one really works! June 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have had this system for many years and cannot say enough good about it. This unit contains my German shepherds easily. The new collars with the batteries that flash when they are getting low are an added bonus. This is much better than the buried wire, because you can dial in your area and also take it with you when you travel. I have known dogs to break through the buried ones because they know that they're shocked once and then they're free. This one shocks them when they get out of range of the transmitter. After a while you don't even need the shock; they'll stop when they hear the beep. I recommend this to anyone who is having problems keeping their dogs contained.

1 out of 5 stars

A Nightmare June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I did my research before I bought this product. I read the reviews on various sites and even spoke with people who LOVED theirs. Okay I was convinced. I bought it and an extra collar as I have two dogs. I also bought extra batteries. I received the package and read the directions thoroughly before I broke open the collar and got ready to figure out my boundary... It was awful! The collar was erratic.. sometimes it would beep other times I could go anywhere and it would not make a sound. I changed the battery thinking that was the problem. It appeared to work a bit better and I found the perfect spot for the transmitter. It did take me a while to get the boundaries. The collar was on and off and I was in denial. I WANTED this to work so I forged on... I finally got the flags up and was excited to put the collar on my dog. First flag he passed he got the shock ( it was on 2 but he sure did care!) I thought it was great and he was already starting to avoid the flags. We started to go to the other flags and he could walk right through. There seemed to be*pockets* that were not effected by the wireless system. I called a friend that has this system and she came over to help me out. She couldn't believe how it was not working. She was even touching the contacts and wasn't getting shocked. We were all over the yard and passed the flags, At this point I was frustrated and packed the whole thing up and sent it back. I am so disappointed. I don't even know if I want to get another and try again. I am afraid it just is the signal in my yard and not the device.. I don't have the money to install an underground wireless fence... but I do have a e collar and flags.. SO i think for now I will teach my dogs the boundaries using that
I just wish I was one of the people that this product worked for

4 out of 5 stars

Dog Fence May 28, 2008
I was at the end of my rope. The dog needed to be hooked up on a runner to go outside and everytime we hooked her up she would pee in the house. Now with the electronic fence and collar I just open the door and she runs outside. I even put in a doggie door so she can come and go as she pleases. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

2 out of 5 stars

Don't know Yet May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Received the unit in a reasonable amount of time but could not get the collar to fire. Called tech service and ran through all the test but still no signal to the color. Just received a replacment collar and will try it today.

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