What Is a GPS Dog Fence and How Do They Work?

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Enjoying time together outdoors is one of the most rewarding parts of being a dog owner. Whether you have an active dog that needs a lot of exercise or an older dog that simply loves to lay around and sniff, you and your pet bond through participating in outdoor activities.

A fenced-in backyard is a great way to help your dog get more time outside. But for some owners, traditional fences may not be ideal options. SpotOn GPS Dog Fence offers an alternative, with no underground wires, and no transmitters. All you need is the collar, a cell phone, and yard space over one-third acre. No property is too big!

Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use

Setting up your SpotOn GPS Dog Fence can be done in only a few simple steps. You can either walk the boundaries with your dog’s collar and your phone, or you can “draw” the fence on the SpotOn app. After that, you have a designated space for your dog. Within these GPS boundaries, you can create off-limits areas (keep-out zones) where you don’t want your dog to go, like a swimming pool, vegetable garden, or poison ivy patch. Create a full-yard fence for your dog to roam during the day, a smaller fence to keep them closer to the house at night. With these options, you may also consider seasonal fences that allow your dog to enjoy the water in the summer, but keep them away in the winter. There is no limit to the amount of fences you can make in the app, so the possibilities are limitless.

SpotOn GPS Dog Fence

Because SpotOn is managed through an app, you can take it with you while traveling. The long-lasting battery provides all-day use on a single charge, fast one-hour recharging, and built-in voice alerts that tell you the collar’s battery status.

Precise Accuracy

After you set up your fence, a GPS system will issue a series of signals to the collar as your dog approaches the boundary. You’ll train your dog to understand these signals and to retreat from the boundary.

SpotOn’s patented True LocationTM technology pinpoints your dog’s location accurately, utilizing four global satellite systems and a network of 151 satellites. Better connection to more satellites helps make your boundaries extremely accurate, so SpotOn can reliably keep your dog where they are safe.

SpotOn GPS Dog Fence

SpotOn’s system has an active dual-band, dual-feed antenna engineered at over five times the size of the closest competitor. Combined with a dual-band receiver, it delivers the most precise and reliable GPS fence in the category. In independent testing by Spirent, global experts of GPS technology, SpotOn was found to be 7.3% more accurate than other GPS fences and 100% reliable in emitting alerts and warnings.

This precision translates to real-world performance. Independent testing also showed SpotOn delivers up to 4x better connectivity in rural areas. The collar automatically adjusts GPS signals under dense tree cover and near buildings, keeping the fence boundaries accurate even in challenging environments.

Cost-Effective

A traditional fence works well for many, but there are limitations. For a large property or farm, installing a fence and staying on top of its wear and tear can be costly. Similarly, installation for an in-ground fence across multiple acres can be expensive, or time-consuming and strenuous if you do it yourself. SpotOn is cost-effective and remains so over time, especially given what you’d have to spend to install physical fencing or maintain underground wiring.

SpotOn has transparent pricing. While a tracking subscription unlocks more connectivity and high-value features, it is not required to use the core functionality to contain your dog. There are automatic discounts for dog owners who purchase more than one collar, savings for military and first responders, and you can even arrange monthly finance plans to cover the cost of the system.

Optional Subscription Cell Plan

Although SpotOn’s GPS dog fence works right out of the box with just the collar and the app, you can add an optional subscription cellular plan. You can choose from monthly, one-, or two-year plans. Enhanced features for this add-on include:

• Location tracking, so you know where your dog is, even when you can’t see them

• Automatic alert if your dog goes beyond the fenced area. SpotOn tracks and updates their location every six seconds

• Activity monitoring
• Custom voice commands

• Low battery notification

• “Call the Dog,” a tone to train your dog for recall

• Remote-activated light for enhanced visibility at night

Is SpotOn Right for My Dog?

SpotOn GPS Dog Fences work for dogs of different sizes and breeds. The collar is one-size-fits-all, designed to fit dogs with 10″-26″ necks. Most dogs fall comfortably within this range. Small dogs must weigh at least 15 pounds and you should wait until your puppy matures to start using SpotOn. The collar is waterproof, too, so rain and clouds don’t impact the signal.

SpotOn GPS Dog Fence

Easy-to-follow training videos guide you through setting up your fence and training your dog to the boundary. Just as you wouldn’t hand a teenager the keys to a car without teaching them how to drive, you shouldn’t introduce a GPS fence without proper training. Clear guidance and positive reinforcement help your dog understand the warning tones and respond confidently to the boundary. SpotOn is as committed to your dog’s safety as you are, and our training program is designed to set both of you up for success.

Once your dog understands the fence boundaries, they can enjoy your space just as they would in a traditionally fenced-in yard. If you run into trouble with the training program, SpotOn can schedule a free, virtual 30-minute consultation with a certified dog trainer. Its entire team is also under one roof at the Manchester, New Hampshire headquarters.