Dog Guard® vs. Invisible Fence Brand

Choosing the right electronic pet containment system can be challenging with so many different companies offering similar products. But, all companies and products are not the same. We believe Dog Guard® consistently provides not only the most reasonably priced, high-quality electronic pet-containment system, but also industry leading customer service and support from local dealers. This page compares three of the top-rated systems to make it easier for you to decide the one that is right for you and your dog.

	Dog Guard® DG9XT, Freedom Pro™	Halo Collar® Halo Collar 4	Invisible Fence Brand Boundary Plus Smart® System, Boundary Plus® Wired System
Levels of correction	32 levels of correction	Set correction levels only	5 levels of correction
Strongest correction available	✓	-	-
Years in Operation	34 years	-	48 years
Designed and Assembled in the U.S.A.	✓	Made in China	New equipment models Made in China ‡
Adjustable by Homeowner	✓	✓	Requires Service Call
Warranty	30-day money back guarantee, Limited Lifetime Warranty (including dog chews)	One-year limited warranty	1-year money back guarantee
Signal Type*	AM + Digital Overlay	GPS	Digital Radio (Not AM/FM)
Battery Life	DGXT: Up to 18-month battery life Freedom Pro™: Up to 30 days per charge**	Requires daily charging	Unknown
Water Resistant/Proof	Designed to IP67 - Up to one meter for up to 30 minutes	-	Claimed Waterproof †

* The signal is only transmitted a few feet, therefore, there is no benefit to an FM frequency.

** Battery consumption varies by dog’s use. We do not recommend compromising the safety of your dog by using batteries for more than 6 months.

† Waterproof language is used on website with no design standard listed.

†† These models of Invisible Fence Equipment are marked as “Made in China”:
Model: number ICT801
Model: “Boundary Plus Single Loop Transmitter”
Model: “Boundary Plus Transmitter”

Boundary Plus® and Boundary Plus Smart® are trademarks of the Invisible Fence Brand (Invisible Fence, Inc., USA). The terms “invisible”, “invisible fence” and “invisible fencing” are registered and considered trademarks by the Invisible Fence Brand. Electronic pet fences with a buried wire are often referred to as “invisible fences”, but Dog Guard® should not be confused with the Invisible Fence Brand. DogWatch SmartFence® is a trademark of DogWatch, Inc. Dog Guard® is not affiliated in any way with the Invisible Fence Brand or DogWatch, Inc., and use of their marks herein does not imply any association with or approval by their respective holders. Dog Guard® and Out of Sight Fencing® are registered trademarks of Sunward Electronics, Inc.

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