An electric dog fence can save you the heartbreak of losing a dog to getting hit by a car and tracking collars can help you find your dog if she runs out of sight during a walk. Many pets are lost each year from these 2 situations and that’s why it’s so important to keep your dog safely inside your property line and to have a way to find her when she wanders off. These are the top 3 choices for each type of product.

Electric Dog Fence Systems

You can start with a basic unit or get a top-of-the-line system that has additional features not offered in a basic unit. Hopefully these basic, mid-range, and high-end choices will help you decide which one is right for your situation.

• PetSafe Standard Radio Fence – This basic unit retails for about $150 and works with the use an antennae ground wire that can either be placed on top of the boundary line or can be buried for out-of-sight protection. The receiver is a waterproof collar that goes around your dog’s neck and can expand for multiple dogs. It will provide your dog with a warning beep when he approaches the boundary. If he continues, a mild static shock correction will deter him from crossing the line. This is one of the only basic systems on the market to offer a lifetime warranty.

• SportDog In-Ground Fence System – This is a top pick for a mid-range unit because this electric dog fence offers all of the same features as the basic unit above, but offers twice the antennae wire and has optional tone and vibration correction modes. This unit retails at around $220 and comes with a lifetime limited warranty as well.

• UltraSmart In-Ground Pet Fencing System – At just under $280, this high-end of electric dog fence is the Cadillac of pet fencing systems. It offers advanced technology that prevents your dog from running out of the boundaries by increasing correction as your dog approaches the boundary line. It also features a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and the collar doubles as a nuisance-barking preventer!

Tracking Collars

These 3 collars use GPS to track your dog with the help of a hand-held receiver unit, a satellite connection, and a transmitting dog collar.

• The best value in the basic units is the PetSafe GPS PetFinder because it provides basic tracking for very little cost. Additionally, it is linked to your email and will notify you when your dog has crossed out of bounds and has run away. Then, a specialist can be contacted to help you until your dog is safely home again!

• In the middle of the price range at around $500, the Tracker Classic Retrieval System (Single) is the way to go! This system is for more advanced use, such as when on a hunting expedition, and features almost pinpoint precision. It tracks up to 12 miles away in flat areas and less in areas with rolling hills or mountains.

• Leading the pack in both price and features is the Tracker Maxima System. It is available in several different packages, ranging from $899 to $1099. It boasts 12 mile coverage, up to 5000 memory slots, and a backlit LCD screen for easy monitoring.

When you need an electric dog fence or tracking collars, check out these top 6 options and you’ll soon be on your way to keeping your dog safe and nearby!