Petsafe has a large selection of products all focused on making both pets’ and pet parents’ lives easier. From pet fences to automatic feeders, to remote training collars, to treat-dispensing toys, they have plenty of handy things.Â
Here we’ll focus on their shock collars and give both a breakdown of their features and our take on them.
Comparison Pick:
- Pros
- Solid All-Around Collar
- Anti Bark Collar / Training Collar Combo
- Remote LED Collar
- Waterproof Collar Reciever
- Cons
- No Standby Mode
- Not for Dogs with neck sizes 10 inches or below
Before we start the list, let us show you an alternative product to help you compare Pet Safe’s value to what we believe is a collar with a great bang-for-buck considering its price range. Despite that, it may still not be the ideal kit for certain situations, so consider what you’re buying the electronic collar for.
Off the bat, this kit already has a built-in bark collar mode, which may explain the slightly bulky receiver. The shock is moderately strong and the vibration almost jarring at max level, which is a very good thing, so you can turn this into a non-shock collar. It’s good enough to be a hunting collar, so it needs strong static stimulation levels.
The range is really good. 3/4 Miles mean you can reach them even out of eye and earshot. Even behind a brick wall, you can still get around 1/2-mile ranges. It’s more than enough for yard training and even service dog or K9 training. With the tracking light on the reciever, you can see where your dog is in absolute darkness. The high range and LED collar combined give you some peace of mind knowing you have a way to find your dog.
If your dog has excessive barking issues, you can switch to Anti Bark Collar Mode. The super low sensitivity mic will listen to your dog, and if it detects barking for about 2 seconds, it will send a warning beep. If your dog does not stop, the reciever will trigger a shock based on the correction level you choose.
Durability-wise, the only thing you should be worried about is preventing the remote from being submerged underwater. The remote is covered with thick rubber making it impact-resistant and it’s already lightweight. The reciever is tough and can be submerged in 1-2 meters of water for 30 minutes before it suffers any potential damage.
The tough plastic strap only properly fits dogs 15 lbs and above, so consider something different if you’re training a smaller dog. The kit comes with 3 pairs of prongs. The longest one is perfect for dogs with long fur, so you don’t have to put the collar on tighter just for the prongs to make contact with the neck skin. The included plastic clicker is excellent for signaling them, especially when you’re just teaching the dog the behaviors first.
Features:
- Uses Static Shock, Vibration, and Audible Tone
- 10 Stimulation Levels
- 3/4 Mile Range
- Switchable to Anti Bark Collar Mode
- Pair up to 3 Collars per Remote
- Remote Memorizes Settings of Each Collar
- Remote Activated LED on Reciever
- Rain-Proof Remote Control
- Waterproof Reciever
- Tough Plastic Adjustable Collar w/ Metal Buckle
- 50-60 Hour Battery Life (No Standby Mode)
- Includes a Pair of Extra Long Metal Prongs and plastic prongs
- Free Plastic Training Clicker
- Pros
- Great for Sensitive Dogs
- Waterproof Collar Receiver
- Custom Collar Range
- Cons
- Not for stubborn dogs
- May not for hunting or service training
This is the standard shock collar in Petsafe’s gallery of remote shock collars. It’s compact and ergonomically shaped, if not for the slightly bulky remote. Past that, it’s a good training collar, and depending on the distance, you can use this for yard training, or closer range outside use where you always have visual of your dog.Â
With the comparison pick, you can decide if this petsafe dog shock collar is what you need, or if it’s ideal for your dog. It still has the same three training modes but has a noticeably weaker shock. This is good for gentler, more sensitive dogs, but may not be ideal if you know you have a stubborn dog.
Thankfully, the remote has 15 levels of stimulation, so combined with the lower shock, you can go to the much lower levels to train smaller dogs, or higher levels for the larger ones. It’s still important that you find the lowest level your dog will react to, but having higher levels means a better chance of finding that goldilocks level.Â
The range will depend on what product you pick. If you’re strictly going to train in your backyard, you can opt for the 100 or 300-yard range. Remember that you’ll likely never get the full range unless you’re in an open area, so you might be getting 80 out of that 100 yards by simply placing the remote behind your back (Which will happen quite a lot in training)
The remote can be paired with another training collar if you’re willing to buy an additional one, and the remote does remember each setting per training collar so you don’t have to keep changing it when you’re handling, for example, a stubborn German Shepherd and a wily Beagle for the day, or even together.Â
When it comes to the durability of these training collars, you’ll find that most remotes are water-resistant like this one. They are virtually dust and mud-proof, just don’t let them get submerged in water.Â
As for the collar receiver, the reciever is waterproof for up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. It can go deeper than that, but it shortens the time it can withstand it, so if you lose the receiver on a beach or a lake, make sure to retrieve it as fast as you can.Â
The collar fit is highly adjustable thanks to the plastic sliders but always check the tightness as usual dog activity like running and jumping can cause it to loosen.Â
Its battery life is also standard, lasting 40-50 hours on regular use. Since it has automatic sleep mode it will last longer without being turned off, but you need to wake the device up before using it.Â
Features:
- Uses Static Shock, Vibration, and Audible Tone
- 15 Static Stimulation Levels
- 100-yard range to 900-yard Range
- Pair up to 2 Additional CollarsÂ
- Remote Memorizes Settings of Each Collar
- Water-Resistant Remote Control
- Waterproof Collar RecieverÂ
- Soft but Durable Nylon Collar
- 40-50 Hour Battery Life w/ Standby Mode.Â
- Pros
- Only needs any kind of Bluetooth-enabled smartphone
- Compact Training Collar
- Waterproof Collar Receiver
- Cons
- Significantly Shorter Range
It’s about time smartphones had an influence on shock collar training, and this one allows you to use your phone as the remote via Bluetooth connection. You have to download the app too, of course. The advantage mainly here is you don’t have to use a separate remote like a typical collar training kit, just use the device that’s almost always with you.Â
Apart from the very low range and supporting only one training collar, it’s still the same as the original petsafe dog shock collar, but this time, you get to use your smartphone as the remote. The advantage here is you get to set the buttons to your liking, allowing you to reach the important buttons when you’re not looking at your phone.Â
Static stimulation levels are still 15 levels and are on the weaker side. It’s not suitable for hunting whatsoever, but the range is still good for training and off-leash activities like hiking and camping.
The waterproof collar can be submerged in water for about a meter before any potential water damage. As for the remote, that depends on your phone.Â
The nylon strap is very easy to put on, and just as easy to adjust, but remember to always use the correct tightness and check the tightness every hour.Â
As for the battery life, the reciever still lasts a good 40-50 hours depending on use. The automatic sleep mode will trigger after about 5 minutes of non-use so keep in mind to wake it up before using it.Â
As far as shock collars go, this is only good for close-range training and indoor use. If you’re always keeping your dog close, then this will work for you. Remember though that most smartphones will drain their batteries when their Bluetooth is turned on for long periods of time.Â
Features:
- It uses Static Shock, Vibration, and Audible Tone
- 15 Static Stimulation Levels
- 75-Yard Bluetooth Range
- Water-Resistant Remote Control
- Waterproof Collar Reciever
- Soft but Durable Nylon Strap
- 40-50 Hour Battery Life w/ Standby Mode.
- Pros
- Fully Automatic Audible Bark Collar
- Mic doesn't pick up barks of other dogs
- Waterproof Collar Receiver
- Wide Strap Adjustment Size
- Cons
- Doesn't have Adjustable Levels
The third on the list is an automatic- anti-barking collar. It’s still a training shock collar but it works specifically to help with incessant barking and does not have a remote. If you need a remote training collar with an anti-bark feature, consider either getting both this and the petsafe remote trainer or Pet Resolve’s training kit.Â
Being fully automatic means the device will give you some peace of mind when you’re out at work or are sleeping with a noisy dog. Take note that the training collar won’t work the moment you place it on. Sometimes, it will take a week or two before you get any proper results.Â
The good part there is it’s practically wear-and-forget because of the auto-rise static stimulation mode. When it’s turned on for the first time, it will default to the lowest level and start listening for barks. When it hears and feels your dog barking for more than 2 seconds, it will beep first as a warning, then if the dog does not stop, it will vibrate first, then rest for 30 seconds.Â
Afterward, it will raise the level to a level 1 shock instead of vibrating. It will keep going through this process and raising the level until your dog stops barking, or it reaches the max level, then rest for a minute to avoid stressing your dog out.Â
As stated earlier, the microphone both listens and feels for the vibrations. This means another dog barking close by has to be extremely close before causing a false trigger.Â
It still uses the same nylon adjustable collar that allows you to fit it to a wide variety of dogs, ranging from 8 pounds to up to 100 lbs, basically excluding toy breeds and the truly gigantic breeds. The device is also waterproof for up to 1 meter, so even if you have a pool in the yard, you don’t have to worry about your dog taking a dip with the device on.Â
The device does not have an automatic sleep mode but has a battery life of over 40 hours and each full battery charge only takes 2-3 hours.Â
If you’re looking for an anti bark collar and a training collar, you can either purchase this and the petsafe training collar or get our alternative pick, Pet Resolve. It has simpler programming though, so you need to put some effort to figure out which level to choose.Â
Features:
- Uses Beep, Vibration, and Shock
- Has a 15 Level of Progressive/Auto-Rise Static Correction
- Low-Sensitivity Microphone
- Waterproof Device
- Easy-Adjust Nylon Strap
- 40-50 Hour Battery Life
- Pros
- Fully Automatic Fence Electronic Collar
- No-Digging Required
- Waterproof Collar Receiver
- Cons
- Can't accommodate custom-shaped territories
The next on the list is also a kind of training collar, but this time, it automatically teaches boundary training. Some of these invisible fences require some level of digging, but this wireless electronic collar works by broadcasting a signal at a certain range. It’s fully automatic and you only need to strategize where to put the hub.Â
Petsafe has a website you can use to plan out how far you need to adjust the settings. If you have a pretty wide open space, this is a really good choice because you can crank the range to the max and all you have to do is plant the flags to help your dog understand the boundary lines.Â
You’ll have to adjust the levels manually though, and you have 5 levels to pick from. Unlike Negative Reinforcement training, you don’t need to finely pinpoint the level. This, like the bark collar, works actually on Positive Punishment, so if you have a dog with high sensitivity levels, just set it to low and see how it works a few times before adjusting.Â
One nice feature is the static-free reentry. A dog could get completely confused if they end up crossing the barrier during a spirited sprint. This electronic collar will allow your dog to enter again without any warning or stimulation, so in time, they will understand the boundary and won’t get stuck outside of it. The 50 training flags might not be enough in wider spaces, but you can always purchase them separately as needed.Â
As always, the nylon strap is much easier to fit compared to a typical collar with metal buckles. The only drawback is a metal buckle will not loosen even if pulled (But it doesn’t mean you can place a leash on it like a traditional collar.) A nylon strap may loosen, and with enough wear and tear, the friction between the nylon and the plastic sliders will lessen. Though that may take a while to happen. The collar fit can accommodate much smaller dogs 5 lbs and above.Â
The hub is something you need to plug in, but the reciever is your standard Pet-Safe reciever that’s meant to respond to the hub. That gives it the standard 40-50 hour battery life, and the battery charge speed is 2-3 hours to charge it from zero to full.Â
Features:
- Uses Beep, Vibration, and Shock
- 5 Static Stimulation Levels
- Covers a Circular Area of 22-105 ft
- LCD Display on the Hub Showing Range
- Static-Free Reentry
- Includes 50 Training Flags
- Waterproof Reciever
- Quick-Fit Nylon Strap
- 40-50 Hour Battery Life
Conclusion
Petsafe can be considered one of the better budget picks out there. The reason is, that in today’s times, gadgets can’t be both tough, feature-filled, and affordable at the same time. So training devices like Petsafe, though somewhat lacking some features compared to our comparison pick, are more affordable, and have the quality to boot.Â
There are kits out there with more features but also more affordable prices, but always note that this affordability comes with a price, and never let your canine companion be the one to pay for it.Â
Last update on 2024-04-26 at 08:16 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
