Petsafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence Containment System

Give Your Strong-Willed Dog Freedom and Safety

If your dog is headstrong, determined, or simply ignores traditional boundaries, the PetSafe® Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence™ System is your ideal solution. Designed specifically for harder-to-train dogs, this DIY containment system lets you create a secure, invisible perimeter to help your dog play safely off-leash in your yard—without the cost or restrictions of a physical fence.

Using a combination of tone, vibration, and four levels of static correction, this system teaches your dog to stay within designated boundaries. The included Stubborn Dog Receiver Collar delivers higher-intensity static correction than standard models, making it ideal for more persistent pets or those with high tolerance to stimuli.

Expanded Features

Flexible Coverage for Small to Large Properties

• Includes 152 metres of 20-gauge boundary wire—enough to cover 1/3 acre right out of the box.
• Expandable up to 10 acres with additional wire and flags (sold separately), making it suitable for everything from suburban backyards to rural properties.

Stubborn Dog-Specific Receiver Collar

• Collar provides 4 adjustable static correction levels, specially calibrated for stubborn dogs who may ignore milder corrections.
• Includes tone-only mode with vibration, perfect for initial training and ideal for dogs with hearing impairments.
• Waterproof and weather-resistant, allowing your pet to roam in all conditions.
• Adjustable to fit dogs weighing 3.6 kg and up, with neck sizes between 15–71 cm.
• Uses a PetSafe® 9V alkaline battery with a typical life of 1–3 months, depending on use.

Built-In Run-Through Prevention

• As your dog approaches the boundary, the correction intensifies if they continue moving toward the wire—preventing escape attempts and reinforcing training boundaries.

Automatic Over-Correction Shut-Off

• Safety feature cuts off static correction after 30 continuous seconds if your dog remains in the correction zone, preventing overcorrection or stress.

Supports Multiple Pets

• Add as many dogs as you like by purchasing additional compatible PetSafe® in-ground fence receiver collars (sold separately).
• Perfect for multi-dog households or growing pet families.

Complete DIY Kit with Installation Tools

• Weekend DIY project—no professional installation needed.
• Can be configured to suit irregular yard shapes, sloped terrain, wooded areas, or partial fencing setups.
• Comes with detailed instruction manual and online video tutorials to guide you through planning, layout, and installation.

Customizable Keep-Out Zones

• With extra wire, you can create "no-go" areas within your yard—like around garden beds, swimming pools, outdoor furniture, or sheds.

Training and Use

To achieve successful containment, consistent training is essential. Most dogs learn to understand and respect the boundaries within 2 weeks when following the provided step-by-step training plan. The included training flags give your dog a clear visual cue during the learning phase.

The tone and vibration modes are used in early training stages to associate the warning signal with boundaries before introducing static correction. This gentle and progressive approach ensures safe, humane training tailored to your dog’s sensitivity and personality.

What’s in the Box

• 1 x Transmitter with Power Adaptor
• 1 x PetSafe® Stubborn Dog Receiver Collar
• 1 x PetSafe® 9V Alkaline Battery
• 152 m of 20-Gauge Boundary Wire
• 50 x Training Flags
• 2 x Waterproof Wire Splice Capsules
• 2 x Wire Connectors
• 1 x Surge Protector
• 1 x Test Light Tool
• 1 x Set of Long and Short Contact Points
• 1 x User Manual with Setup and Training Instructions

Why Choose PetSafe®?

With over 25 years of innovation in pet behavior and safety products, PetSafe® is a trusted global leader recommended by veterinarians and dog trainers worldwide. Every PetSafe® product is rigorously tested for quality and reliability, backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, and supported with friendly customer service to ensure your success.

Perfect For:

• Stubborn or high-energy dogs who ignore traditional barriers
• Dogs who have failed with standard in-ground or wireless fence systems
• Hearing-impaired dogs needing vibration-based cues
• Multi-pet households
• Rural or semi-rural properties needing large containment coverage
• Custom-shaped or partially fenced yards