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Is your GPS dog fence not performing the way you expected?
You are not alone. And it may not be user error. Trade in your GPS collar for up to $600 off a professionally installed in-ground system. Answer a few quick questions to get started.
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GPS dog fences work well under specific conditions. Most yards do not meet them.
GPS containment systems are designed around ideal conditions including open sky, large acreage, no tree coverage, no nearby structures and no interference. This is rarely clear upfront, so when the boundary drifts, the corrections start firing inside the house, or your dog walks through the fence line without a response, it does not feel like a technology limitation. It feels like you were misled.
| Why Boundary Plus® Technology Outperforms GPS Containment in Real-World Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
How They Compare
| GPS Collar Containment
| Boundary Plus® System + Expert Training |
Technology | ||
Satellite signal determines boundary location. Accuracy depends on signal strength. | Permanent in-ground wire. Boundary is fixed to your property regardless of signal or conditions. | |
Boundary Stability | ||
Boundary can shift as satellite signal changes with tree cover, terrain, and weather. | Boundary is always exactly where your certified dealer installed it. No drift. | |
Suburban Yards | ||
Warning and correction zones consume a significant portion of a small lot, reducing usable yard space. | Boundary mapped to your exact property line by your certified dealer. Maximum usable yard space. | |
False Corrections | ||
Signal interference, software updates, and connectivity issues can trigger corrections your dog did not earn. | In-ground wire is not software-dependent. No updates. No connectivity. No false corrections from signal loss. | |
Monthly Cost | ||
Ongoing subscription required to keep the system active. | One-time professional install. Includes one year of the Invisible Fence® Brand Complete Care Plan, which auto-renews annually but can be cancelled at any time. No mandatory ongoing subscription to keep the boundary active. | |
Installation & Training | ||
DIY setup. You configure the system and train your dog from the manual. | A professional installs the system and a certified trainer works with you to train your dog. No guesswork. | |
Best For | ||
Large open properties with minimal tree cover, interference, or signal obstruction. | Any property. Any yard. Designed around your specific situation by a certified professional. | |
Three Reasons GPS Containment Underperforms in Most Real-World Yards
Most Suburban Yards Are Not GPS-Optimal
GPS dog fences are designed to perform best on large, open properties. The median suburban lot in the US is around 8,400 square feet. On a property that size, the GPS warning zone and correction zone can consume a significant portion of the yard before your dog even reaches the boundary. What looked like a contained yard in the setup guide often leaves far less usable space in practice.
Satellite Signal Degrades in Normal Conditions
Tree cover, nearby buildings, terrain changes, and normal signal variation can all cause a GPS boundary to shift by several feet. This is not a defect. It is how satellite positioning works. When the boundary drifts, your dog may receive a correction inside the yard or walk through the boundary line without one. Neither outcome is the containment you want for your pet.
False Corrections Are a Software and Signal Problem
GPS containment systems are software-dependent products. That means they are subject to connectivity issues, signal interference, and software updates that can change how the system behaves. False corrections inside the home, unexpected alert tones, and boundary behavior that changes without warning are known consequences of that dependency.
Common Questions Before You Commit
How does the $600 trade-in work?
Trade in your GPS collar and receive up to $600 off the installation of a Boundary Plus® in-ground system.* Your local certified dealer handles the details during your free in-home assessment.
Will the Boundary Plus® system work on my property?
Boundary Plus® is ideal for properties of all sizes, shapes, or terrains. Your certified dealer surveys your yard and designs the boundary around your specific lot, not a generic setting.
Is there a mandatory monthly fee after installation?
No mandatory subscription. Boundary Plus® packages include one year of the Invisible Fence® Brand Complete Care Plan, which auto-renews annually but can be cancelled at any time. Unlike GPS systems, the boundary remains fully active regardless of your subscription status.
What does the free assessment include?
Your local certified dealer visits your property, surveys your yard, meets your dog, and designs a custom in-ground containment solution. No obligation. Your trade-in discount is applied at this visit.
We spent months troubleshooting our GPS collar. False corrections in the house, boundary drift, our dog getting through the fence line. Our dealer came out, installed Boundary Plus®, and trained our dog in one visit. The boundary has held for two years without a single issue. We wish we had done it from the start.
- Jennifer A., Raleigh.
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