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PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Pet Fence Electric Fence for Stubborn Dogs (500 Ft 1/3 Acre 20 Gauge Wire Kit) Underground Dog Fence System, Underground Stubborn Dog Fence System (Red and Black)

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  • FLEXIBLE SAFETY: Experience the flexibility and safety of the Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence, designed to adapt to your yard's unique shape and size. With the Stubborn Dog In Ground Fence, you can provide a safe play area of up to 1/3-acre, ensuring your pet's freedom without compromising their safety. Expand your coverage up to 25 acres with the purchase of additional wire.
  • PERSONALIZED TRAINING: Utilize the Stubborn Collar's tone plus vibration mode and four levels of safe, static correction to adjust the training based on your dog's response. The Stubborn Dog Fence Collar is designed specifically for persistent pups, offering a personalized training experience that helps your dog learn their boundaries quickly.
  • HEARING-IMPAIRED SUPPORT: The Stubborn Dog Collar, part of the PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Pet Fence, allows you to train and communicate effectively with your hearing-impaired pet. With the Stubborn Dog In Ground Fence Receiver Collar, all dogs, regardless of their hearing ability, can learn their new boundary area and stay safe in the yard.
  • DIY INSTALLATION: Design your own layout with the Under Ground Electric Pet Fence Wire to best suit your yard and your pet's needs, with the convenience of a do-it-yourself installation. This Dog Electric Fence is a weekend project that provides a custom solution for your pet's safety without the need for professional installation.
  • WATERPROOF COMFORT: Ensure your pet's comfort and safety with the Electric Dog Fence, featuring a waterproof Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar. The Electric Fence for Dogs adjusts to fit neck sizes between 6-28 in and comfortably fits dogs weighing 8 lb and up, making it a versatile and effective solution.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 12 x 3 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ PIG00-10777
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Pet Supplies
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 9V batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 29, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Radio Systems Corporation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000GF1O4K
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
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Experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your pet is safe and secure within your yard with the Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence. The PetSafe Stubborn Dog In Ground Fence allows you to create a custom-shaped fence that perfectly fits your yard's layout. Tailor the training process to your dog's unique needs with the Stubborn Collar. The Stubborn Dog Fence Collar is designed specifically for stubborn pups, featuring a tone plus vibration mode and four levels of static correction. Ensure the safety of your hearing-impaired pet with the Stubborn Dog Collar. The PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Pet Fence, with its Under Ground Electric Pet Fence Wire, helps your furry friend learn their new boundary area. Install the Dog Electric Fence yourself over a weekend, creating a fence that fits your yard's shape and size, up to 25 acres. This gives you the flexibility to design an In Ground Fence Receiver Collar that ensures maximum coverage and safety for your pet. Make the PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Pet Fence a solution for all your pets with the Electric Dog Fence. It's compatible with all PetSafe In-Ground Fence receiver collars, making it the perfect Electric Fence for Dogs.

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Customers find that the pet supplies work well for their dogs. They say the collars are effective at the lowest level and their dogs learn quickly to stay in the yard. Many customers consider the product a good value for the money, saying it's worth its weight in gold. The installation process is easy for them, with the kit they receive with the product making setup simple. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the durability, size, collar quality, and battery life of the products.

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626 customers mention "Works well"516 positive110 negative

Customers are satisfied with the collar. It works well with their pet fence system and is effective at the lowest level for their pets. They say it delivers on its promise and saves them from having to purchase a fence. The collar is manufactured perfectly to last about 1-2 years, then the prongs snap off.

"...It is the same frequency as the old one so it worked immediately. I looked up the compatibility chart and made sure it works...." Read more

"...Also the wire is pretty thin. The sensor and the power supply unit seems to work well and it's working as we speak so I can't complain." Read more

"...It has delivered on every promise and saved us from having to purchase a fence and gate to go between our home and detached garage...." Read more

"Incredible product! Your dog won't mess with this. Upgraded to "stubborn" and she won't come near the flags now...." Read more

186 customers mention "Dog health"136 positive50 negative

Customers find the product useful for keeping their dogs at home. They say it works well with well-trained dogs who learn quickly not to approach the flags. The collar keeps dogs in the yard and prevents them from roaming the streets.

"...Pros - It works! Your dog will stay in the yard. - Uses 9 volt batteries and gets good battery life. -..." Read more

"Incredible product! Your dog won't mess with this. Upgraded to "stubborn" and she won't come near the flags now...." Read more

"Good fence door stubborn dogs. Just don’t bury the wire too deep" Read more

"...first, but it seemed inconsistent at the boundary and was harder to train them, that combined with less shock power the result was my dogs would run..." Read more

130 customers mention "Ease of installation"98 positive32 negative

Customers find the installation process easy. They mention it's simple to attach to their existing fence, mount the transmitter, and train their pets. The pieces are easily spliced together and maintain.

"...Installation: The install is easy and straightforward...." Read more

"...Nonetheless, the project was simple enough...." Read more

"I did the install myself and it was super easy. Follow the training for sure. Overall 1000% worth the purchase would do it again...." Read more

"It may be a pain to bury the wire but it’s worth it!..." Read more

130 customers mention "Value for money"91 positive39 negative

Customers appreciate the product's value for money. They say it's well worth the cost, beats the cost of a fence, and is worth its weight in gold.

"...They also had the best price. I paid the extra $10 to have the fence sent to me in two days...." Read more

"It may be a pain to bury the wire but it’s worth it!..." Read more

"...The flags are a little cheap but do their job. All-in-all for the price it's not a bad unit...." Read more

"...Great investment!" Read more

180 customers mention "Durability"77 positive103 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the product's durability. Some find it very strong and long-lasting, allowing their dogs to stay in the yard for over a month. Others report issues like collars falling apart or clasps breaking, as well as too strong corrections for big or aggressive dogs.

"...Highest correction probably too strong but works on big or aggressive dogs. Cons - Heavier and bulkier than standard Petsafe collar...." Read more

"This collar is the best. It always reminds our stubborn goldendoodle to stay home. This is unfortunately the third one we've owned." Read more

"...Also the wire is pretty thin. The sensor and the power supply unit seems to work well and it's working as we speak so I can't complain." Read more

"...It’s been amazing. Collars have lasted a long time. The battery doesn’t need replaced very often...." Read more

100 customers mention "Size"58 positive42 negative

Customers have different views on the collar's size. Some find it works well for large dogs and keeps them contained, while others mention it's too large for medium-sized dogs. The black box on the collar is large and heavy, and the flags are short and cheap.

"...Highest correction probably too strong but works on big or aggressive dogs. Cons - Heavier and bulkier than standard Petsafe collar...." Read more

"...because once you drill the holes and add the sensor the collar can't be adjusted smaller or bigger very easily...." Read more

"...Stopped all the running away in the street and chasing bigger dogs...." Read more

"I got 2 labs and this has given me a way to provide them with more space to run...." Read more

87 customers mention "Collar quality"31 positive56 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the collar quality. Some find it adjustable, sturdy, and well-behaved, making their dogs happy and safe in the yard. Others mention that the collar is cheap, bulky, and the wire is of low quality.

"...The actual collar part is not very high quality and I could envision replacing it down the road if a clip breaks or something. Pros -..." Read more

"...The Receiver came with a nice bright red collar. It is the same frequency as the old one so it worked immediately...." Read more

"...I rated this 4 stars because the collar is a joke. Not sure why they couldn't have spent a few more bucks giving you a decent collar?..." Read more

"...The supplied wire seems to be poor quality and I wonder if this played a role in the lines breaking so easily." Read more

84 customers mention "Battery life"55 positive29 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life. Some like that it takes a normal 9V battery and not a more expensive 6V battery. The collar battery replacement is easy to replace, and the battery just keeps going. Others say the battery only lasted for a week, battery life depends on the dog, and changing the battery is an issue.

"...The fact that this uses 9 volts is great. I haven't even replaced it yet in 6 months of use. This collar as a result is bulky and heavy...." Read more

"...The collar has held up to her getting it wet. Battery lasts about 2-3 months. She is a lab and active...." Read more

"...Battery life seems a bit short (4 months ?), but it is a small price to pay for a system that reliably keeps my dogs safely in the yard...." Read more

"...Collars have lasted a long time. The battery doesn’t need replaced very often...." Read more

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I installed this by myself, and I'm not technical savvy. It took me a very long time to bury the wire, but that's okay because it works whether you bury it or not. The hardest part was to calibrate the boundary distance.I have a shiba inu puppy who likes to slip his harness and we live right against a VERY busy road. A physical fence is much too pricey for the size of my yard, so we decided the best option was an invisible fence.I followed the included training guide to a tee, and Larry learned it very well. I had also purchased extra flags because I wanted to really put up a lot of them to help him learn his boundaries. I have now started to remove every other flag and he's doing great.One mistake I had made that I learned quickly to fix is that the collar was too loose. You must put the collar on tight enough. The book says how tight but I had given some wiggle room because he's a puppy. That mistake instantly became known when a man walked his dog past and little Larry waltzed right out of the yard to go meet the new friends. Zero reaction was given to the shocks. Since I tightened the collar that hasn't happened again.The collar looks uncomfortable, but Larry is very good at telling us if he doesn't like something, and he doesn't mind it. It's quite bulky for a 15lb pup like him, but he got used to it very quickly and it doesn't seem to bother him at all. I have tested the collar on myself at level 5 and it definitely grabs your attention but does not hurt. Larry only needs level 3 to stay in the boundary.This fence is a lifesaver. People fly down my road very fast and Larry slips his harness sometimes, so this fence keeps him safe in his yard and off the road, even when he sees a squirrel or cat! He still isn't afraid to go on daily walks, which is very important. I was worried it might negatively impact his walks because of fear of crossing the line, but he knows that if he hears no beep there is no correction, so he never thinks twice about crossing the line for walks.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
    Size: Stubborn Dog Collar OnlyStyle: Add-a-Dog CollarVerified Purchase
    We moved into a house that already had an in-ground invisible fence installed. When we adopted a stray Pit Bull we were concerned about how well it would work with such a strong dog with unknown behavior. Since the dog had run off before and there are many dogs in the neighborhood I had my doubts that this would work at all for our situation. Our yard was way too big to fence in so we resorted to tying him on a lead which he hated. I purchased this "stubborn dog" model since pit bulls have a high pain tolerance and we were having issues controlling him as is. I was so weary of even trying him on it that the collar sat in a drawer for a couple months!

    We used a behavioralist to teach us how to work with our dog better and one of our final lessons we decided to set up the flags and see how he responded with the collar. We guided him around the yard on very light rope so he could learn the boundary. When we were finally ready to test it we had it set on 5 (max). When he decided to go beyond the boundary he was yelping and thrashed in a pretty disturbing way. He tested it a second time and again loud screaming as he ran right back to us. This was hard to watch and if I was doing it again I would start with the lowest correction settings like the instructions recommended. The result is that the dog has been very skittish outside now and it has taken quite a while to get him comfortable being outside again Overall though he loves the freedom and it's so much easier just letting him go out the door especially in the winter months.

    I highly recommend these systems. Yes my dog is pretty spooked by the boundaries to this day. However, I now have the piece of mind that my pit bull won't go sprinting through the neighborhood and get in trouble or danger. Earlier this week as I let him out and a cat was less than 10 feet away. He quickly chased it for a few seconds and stopped immediately as the cat ran out of the yard. Perfect!

    The best thing about this particular collar is that it takes 9 volt batteries. If you read reviews of other PetSafe collars people complain a lot about the proprietary battery. The fact that this uses 9 volts is great. I haven't even replaced it yet in 6 months of use. This collar as a result is bulky and heavy. I take if off whenever my dog is in the house. The actual collar part is not very high quality and I could envision replacing it down the road if a clip breaks or something.

    Pros
    - It works! Your dog will stay in the yard.
    - Uses 9 volt batteries and gets good battery life.
    - Highest correction probably too strong but works on big or aggressive dogs.

    Cons
    - Heavier and bulkier than standard Petsafe collar. You won't want to leave it on all the time.
    - The strap on the collar is flimsy and will probably fail before the actual receiver does.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
    Size: Stubborn Dog Collar OnlyStyle: Add-a-Dog CollarVerified Purchase
    The original receiver fell off of my dogs collar and we could not find it so we ordered this as a replacement. We have the original pet smart underground fence installed at our house. The Receiver came with a nice bright red collar. It is the same frequency as the old one so it worked immediately. I looked up the compatibility chart and made sure it works.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2012
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    We took in a rescue dog a couple of months ago. He was let go by his former owner because he kept running away and getting picked up by the pound. We were asked by the rescue association to take him in because we have a large fenced in yard with a 6 foot high wood and wire fence. Right away "Freckles" found out a way to get out under the fence. We closed up the hole but he ran away again the next day. This went on for weeks. We would fix the holes and Freckles would find a new place to get out. Thankfully he had a tag with his name and the rescue association's phone number so we would get a phone call within a couple of hours from some friendly neighbor who had captured Freckles.

    We finally realized that we could not win. Our escape artist was smarter than us. So I started to do research on electronic fences. The best rated fence is the wireless kind, but you need to have a yard that is a perfect circle for that to work. Our yard is a rectangle. If Freckles was allowed to go to the back of the yard the correction area was outside of our fence on the sides. The dog would have been able to get out of the fence and not be "corrected" (shocked) until he was in the neighbor's yard.

    So I settled on an in-ground fence. Freckles is a Brittany. Brittanys, like beagles, are known for following their noses and running off. He is not being bad - just chasing birds, butterflies, squirrels or his favorite - a rabbit.

    In the front yard I used an electric edger to dig the shallow 1" trench. This is several inches above the utilities in the front yard - so no worries. In the back yard I ran the wire along the top rail of the wood fence and used plastic zip ties to tie the wire to the top of the wire fence. It took a day to install the fence.

    When I installed the battery in the collar I had the setting on the wired unit turned all the way up. So I got a shock. It wasn't that bad. It surprised me more than hurt me. I turned the setting down to half as much and now the correction area is within 10 feet of the wire.

    As Freckles approaches the fence he hears an audible tone to warn him to turn around. If that does not stop him, he gets a shock. Within an hour he learned to stop and turn around when the tone sounded. He learned quickly that he can not go out of the front door or garage door - even with the door wide open.

    As I showed Freckles his new boundaries I told him to "be careful" as he approached the correction area. It was funny that he was very in tune to my warning to "be careful". When I told him to be careful he would stop and look at me - way before he heard the tone. He is really a smart dog.

    Finally our escape artist can be free to run the yard and we don't have to worry about him finding a new place to get under the fence.

    It should be noted that the brains of the system must be inside the house. It can not be exposed to rain or freezing temperatures. I installed ours above the garage door. I ran the wire along the door jamb and then into the ground. It should also be noted that corners can not be run at 90 degrees. All angles must have a 3 foot arch to keep the corner from becoming a dead zone where the dog can get out. The 500 feet that came with the fence was not enough. Our friendly home depot sold us another 500 feet of wire for $25. The wire is not in the electronic section. It was with the ceiling fans.

    After a lot of research, I decided to purchase the fence from Amazon. They have always been great with their return policy. They also had the best price. I paid the extra $10 to have the fence sent to me in two days. You only save about $40 on a used unit from eBay with a good chance of getting a used unit that doesn't work.

    The lighting protection unit by this manufacturer is not very well rated. So I purchased a $20 surge protector to plug the extension cord into. I ran the extension cord from the light in the garage door opener to the fence system "brains" above the garage door. I attached the wires in the garage and on the wood fence with small 1 inch fence staples - being very careful not to puncture the wire. Where I had to coil up the extension cord I used a 16 penny nail to hang the wire on.

    So the bottom line is that this thing is great. Highly recommended.
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  • Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great device
    Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2024
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    The device works perfectly. I didn’t want my dog to always jump into the pool since his nails were scratching my grandchildren when they were also in the water.
    At first the receiver was working so I called the help line. They were amazing and I received a replacement within days. I can’t say enough good things about this company and their service reps.
  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard work but worth it.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    I have a one year old Alaskan malamute and for the life of me could not keep her in our yard. I have a already fenced in yard but she would dig under everywhere and get out. After months of trying to fix the problem to no avail I purchased the wire fence. Let me start with first by saying it wasn’t the easiest to instal. There are multiple ways of installing this and because we have an existing fence we decided to go with the method it recommended and weave the wire through the chain link fence. Sounds easy enough but it would always get tangled and was quite the task of pulling hundreds of feet of wire (our yard is almost an acre). You also have to weave not only
    Through the bottom but then come
    Back around through the top and your fence must be at least 6 feet high. We had three breaks that were easy enough to splice back together. You then have to have the home base of the unit inside a warm place. We have a heated garage so we had to drill through the wall and connected the wires. After finally installing it all I could not believe that I now have a dog that no longer escapes!!!!!!!! My husband thought I was crazy and it would never work BUT it really did. She now doesn’t even go close to the outer fence and it was all soooo worth doing. I will say I have a friend who tried this without the existing fence and their dog would just run right through it.. that’s my story and I hope it all works out for anyone else who purchases this product. Cheers
  • Trent
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good so far
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2020
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    It worked really well in the beginning, but after a month I found that I had to keep turning it up because the collar wasn't as sensitive. This also happened with my previous pet safe fence/collar. You have to keep turning up the sensitivity over time as the dog was able to keep getting closer. The battery in the collar is still good. I like that it now uses 9 volt in the collar instead of button cells. I can use rechargeable batteries now and 9 volt seems to last longer. Over all it works well and beeps first giving the dog time to get away before getting shocked. I gave it 4 stars because it's pricey for what you get.
  • Valerie Mcinnis
    5.0 out of 5 stars In-line fence
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    Great keeps my dogs in the yard
  • Kerri P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer! Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2024
    Size: 500 ft (1/3 Acre)Style: 20 Gauge Wire KitVerified Purchase
    I normally don't write reviews, but this has been a game changer for my dog and I. We live on the outskirts of the city overlooking a gorgeous open field with deer. I did't want to block the view with a fence and most likely my dog would scale it anyway. We tried this and it works amazingly! He's outside almost all the time, and often alone. I no longer have stress or worry, and he's not tied up with a bothersome leash. Couldn't recommend it more! I attached some pics so you can see :)
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    Kerri P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer! Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2024
    I normally don't write reviews, but this has been a game changer for my dog and I. We live on the outskirts of the city overlooking a gorgeous open field with deer. I did't want to block the view with a fence and most likely my dog would scale it anyway. We tried this and it works amazingly! He's outside almost all the time, and often alone. I no longer have stress or worry, and he's not tied up with a bothersome leash. Couldn't recommend it more! I attached some pics so you can see :)
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