# GPS Dog Fence (gpsdogfence.co)

> GPS Dog Fence (gpsdogfence.co) sells the PawTronic Pro Series 2 GPS dog fence collar, which PawTronic ships and supports, and compares it with the other GPS dog fences sold in the United States on price, required subscriptions, boundary shape, property size, live tracking and dog fit. Every price and specification comes from the maker’s own page and is dated. Published by Known Agency.

## Best GPS dog fences, ranked (2026)

1. PawTronic Pro Series 2 (best overall): $278.99, no plan, circle or 8-point custom boundary, 0.5 to 200 acres, dogs from 7.9 lb.
2. SpotOn GPS Fence (Nova Edition): $999, no plan for fencing, tracking $9.95/month, 1/3 acre to 100,000+ acres, dogs from 15 lb.
3. Halo Collar 5: $524, fence requires a plan from $9.99/month, live tracking, dogs from 10 lb.
4. Dogtra GPS Fence: $199.99, no plan, up to 25-post custom fence, over 3/4 acre, Bluetooth alerts within 33 ft, dogs from 15 lb.
5. PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0: $449.99 plus a plan at $9.99/month or $99/year, up to 50 fences, 1/2 acre and up.
6. Premier Pet GPS Dog Fence: $139.99, no app or plan, circle set on the collar, 3/4 acre and up, dogs from 20 lb.
7. Invirox GPS Wireless Dog Fence: $139.99, no app or plan, circle up to a 999-yard radius, 24-hour battery.

Prices and specifications last checked: November 9, 2026.

## Definition

A GPS dog fence is a collar that compares the dog’s satellite position with a boundary saved in the collar or app and alerts the dog with sound, vibration or static correction as it reaches the edge. No wire is buried and no base station is required. GPS positioning drifts by several feet, so every manufacturer publishes a minimum lot size.

## Systems compared

- **PawTronic Pro Series 2**: $278.99 listed; no required monthly plan; boundary: Circle (82–7,000 ft radius) or custom 8-sided polygon; 6 saved layouts; property: 0.5 to 200 acres; live tracking: No. Fence only, by design; dog fit: Dogs over 6 months and at least 7.9 lb; neck 8–25 in; small or young dogs use alert levels 1–2; battery: Up to 36 h GPS standby; USB-C charging; water: IP67; warranty: 1-year warranty, 30-day returns, free shipping. Buy: https://pawtronicgpsfence.com/products/pawtronic-pro-wireless-gps-dog-fence
- **Dogtra GPS Fence**: $199.99 listed; no required monthly plan; boundary: Custom fence with up to 25 posts, or a circle; 2 backup fences; property: Over 3/4 acre required; live tracking: No live tracking, no notifications; dog fit: Dogs 15 lb and up; neck 10 in and up; battery: Rechargeable; runtime not published; water: IPX9K; warranty: 1-year warranty (owner’s manual).
- **SpotOn Nova Edition**: $999.00 listed; no required monthly plan; boundary: Drawn or walked custom fences, plus keep-out zones; property: 1/3 acre to 100,000+ acres; live tracking: Optional, with a paid cellular plan; dog fit: Dogs 15 lb and up; neck 10–26 in; battery: 33+ h with tracking on; water: IP67; warranty: 1-year warranty plus one accidental-damage replacement.
- **Halo Collar 5**: $524.00 listed; required plan from $9.99/month per collar; boundary: Fences placed on a map; 5, 20 or unlimited by plan; property: Fences from 900 sq ft; keep 15–20 ft from home and roads; live tracking: Yes, included with membership; dog fit: Dogs over 10 lb and 5 months; neck 8–30.5 in; battery: Up to 48 h; water: IP67; warranty: 1-year warranty, 90-day satisfaction guarantee.

## Key facts

- Three of the four systems (PawTronic, Dogtra, SpotOn) work as fences without a monthly subscription. Halo requires a membership from $9.99 per month per collar.
- Containment and live tracking are different features. PawTronic and Dogtra are fence-only; SpotOn offers tracking on an optional paid plan; Halo includes tracking in its membership.
- Manufacturer-stated minimum property sizes: SpotOn 1/3 acre, PawTronic 0.5 acre, PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 0.5 acre, Dogtra over 3/4 acre, Premier Pet 3/4 acre. Halo lists fences from 900 square feet.
- Editor’s pick for yards from half an acre to 200 acres with no monthly plan: PawTronic Pro Series 2 at $278.99 (checked November 9, 2026).
- Best GPS dog fence without a subscription: PawTronic Pro Series 2 at $278.99. SpotOn also needs no plan for fencing but costs $999; Dogtra needs no plan but needs over 3/4 acre and has no live location; Premier Pet and Invirox need no plan but only draw a circle. Halo and PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 require a plan.
- GPS accuracy: GPS.gov puts typical open-sky phone GPS accuracy at about 16 feet; makers list 3 to 15 feet of drift (SpotOn 3 to 10 ft near structures or forest, Halo 7 to 10 ft normal, Dogtra 3 to 15 ft). Keep the boundary at least 25 feet from a road (PetSafe’s setback, the strictest), and expect reduced accuracy under dense tree canopy or beside tall buildings.
- A GPS dog fence needs no Wi-Fi or cell service to contain a dog; it needs a view of the sky. Under half an acre, an in-ground (buried wire) or radio wireless fence is the better tool.

## Pages

- https://gpsdogfence.co/ : product page for the PawTronic Pro Series 2 GPS dog fence: price, buy button, comparison with Dogtra, SpotOn and Halo, cost over time, owner reviews, accuracy and setbacks, GPS vs wireless vs in-ground, setup, training, glossary, 23-question FAQ
- https://gpsdogfence.co/best-gps-dog-fence/ : 7 best GPS dog fences compared for 2026, with a full review of each
- https://gpsdogfence.co/index.md : the site as Markdown
- https://gpsdogfence.co/without-subscription/ : GPS Dog Fence Without Subscription: Compare Fees & Costs
- https://gpsdogfence.co/yard-fit/ : Will a GPS Dog Fence Fit Your Yard? A Buying Checklist
- https://gpsdogfence.co/how-it-works/ : How a GPS Dog Fence Works: Boundaries, Training & Tracking
- https://gpsdogfence.co/how-we-compare/ : How We Compare GPS Dog Fences
- https://gpsdogfence.co/about/ : About GPS Dog Fence
- https://gpsdogfence.co/contact/ : PawTronic Product Questions & Support
- https://gpsdogfence.co/privacy/ : Privacy & Website Information
- https://gpsdogfence.co/llms-full.txt : the full comparison and FAQ in plain text