Halo Collar 5
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/14/2026
9.25OF 10
Excellent
- Battery (claimed)
- 2 days
- Network
- LTE
- Type
- GPS fence
- App required
- Yes
- Subscription
- Subscription required · $119.88/yr
- First-year cost
- $664
Claimed vs measured
Battery life
2 days
Halo Collar · 10/09/2026
'The collar battery lasts roughly 48 hours.' (author charges nightly)
Scott Einsmann, outdoorlife.com · 02/13/2026 · senior Brittany (weight not stated), fenced backyard, duration not stated
'I charged the battery every two days.'
Carol Bryant, petful.com · 12/11/2025 · Cocker Spaniel, suburban home + one state-park visit; outdoor boundaries not tested
Real cost, first year
10/14/2026| Device | $524 | $524 sale / $599 list |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $19.99 | |
| Plan (12 months) | $119.88 | |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | $664 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $120 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $617.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueApp & subscription
App privacy labelApp Store (developer-provided): Data Linked to You — Analytics: Usage Data (Product Interaction); App Functionality: Location (Precise Location), Contact Info (Email Address, Name), User Content (Customer Support, Other User Content), Identifiers (User ID, Device ID), Usage Data. Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics (Crash Data).apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
PlansBronze: $9.99/month; annual $9.16/mo (pay 11 months = $109.89/yr, '1 month free'); 2-year $8.74/mo (pay 21 months = $209.79) — up to 5 fences, unlimited cellular data, basic tracking, training content, live video support, $150 off new collars · Silver: $14.99/month; annual $13.74/mo ($164.89/yr); 2-year $13.12/mo ($314.79) — up to 20 fences, weekly/monthly activity reports, 1-on-1 setup session, 25% off accessories, $175 off new collars · Gold: $19.99/month; annual $18.32/mo ($219.89/yr); 2-year $17.49/mo ($419.79) — unlimited fences, advanced activity reports, live sessions with expert trainers, concierge support, 50% off accessories, $200 off new collars · Additional collar on same plan: '+ $9.99/mo.' (monthly), '+ $9.16/mo.' (annual), '+ $8.74/mo.' (2-year) per page JS; page JSON-LD says '$3.99/month' (Bronze) / '$4.99/month' (Silver, Gold) — conflict on the same pagehalocollar.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planHalo FAQ: 'A plan is required to keep your collar active and access all your Halo collar has to offer.' Support 4408451447319: 'An active plan is required to add a collar to your account, use Halo Fences, and begin Halo Training.' Paused plan (monthly only): 'No tracking or GPS connection (SIM is suspended)', 'No prevention feedback'. With an active plan, fences are stored on the collar and work without Wi-Fi/cellular: 'Fence feedback can still occur if the collar detects your dog approaching or crossing a boundary.'halocollar.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
FinancingPDP: 'as low as $29/mo with Affirm'. Financing page: Affirm, 'monthly payments over 6, 12, or 18 months' + 8-week option; footnote 'Based on a sale price of $524 paid over 8 weeks or 6 months with 0% APR, or paid over 18 with 15% APR' ($32/mo x18 at 15% APR; $87/mo x6 at 0%; $131 x 8 weeks at 0%). US only.halocollar.com · 10/09/2026
Warranty1 yr · extended: Halo Protection — 'Free with Pack Membership': replacement collar Bronze $449 / Silver $424 / Gold $399. Halo Care — '$9.99/mo per collar': replacement Bronze $199 / Silver $179 / Gold $149, 60-day waiting period (https://www.halocollar.com/protection-plans/)support.halocollar.com · 10/09/2026
Returns90 days · $25 return fee and handling fee (plus tax); shipping fees not refundablesupport.halocollar.com · 10/09/2026
SupportLive video support in virtual 'Dog Park' (https://dogpark.halocollar.com), chat; Bronze 'live video support', Silver 1-on-1 setup, Gold concierge. Owner reviews cite phone waits >2 h and chat waits (Trustpilot 2026-06).vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/14/2026halocollar.com · official$524 sale / $599 listchecked 10/14/2026
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar wireless dog fences
All 11 wireless dog fences →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Battery (claimed) | Network | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Halo Collar 4 | 9.5/10 | $424 sale / $549 list | Subscription required · $119.88/yr | $564 | 1.25 days | LTE | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe Guardian® GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + Tracking | 9.5/10 | $449.99 | Subscription required · $119.88/yr | $570 | 2.9 days | dual-frequency GPS | 1 yr | |
 Halo Collar 5 | 9.25/10 | $524 sale / $599 list | Subscription required · $119.88/yr | $664 | 2 days | LTE | 1 yr | |
 SpotOn GPS Dog Fence™ - Nova Edition | 9.25/10 | $999 | Subscription optional | $999 | 1.67 days | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou | 1 yr | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsToo few independent ratings
90owner reviews read on App Store, Trustpilot
- App Store50 read · 10/09/2026 · 50 most recent (2026-09-21…2026-10-07), app v2.15–2.16; models mostly not stated4.1/59,398 ratings
- Trustpilot40 read · 10/09/2026 · brand-level, pages 1–2 (2026-04-09…2026-10-02), Halo 2/3/4/5 mixed; 6 reviews name Halo 53.8/51,608 reviews
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Owner Complaint Index
- Customer support36% of 90
- Gps accuracy19% of 90
- Collar fit durability17% of 90
Share of the 90 owner reviews we read that mention each complaint; checked 10/09/2026. How it's counted
Praise that comes up again
- dogs learn boundaries in days; off-leash on large acreage
- fences anywhere / travel fences
- fast warranty replacements (several reviews)
- Halo 5 battery and charging better than older models (Trustpilot 2026-06-01, Halo 4 owner)
Praise
“Halo 5 corrected Dudley immediatly! He is a new dog and our sanity is back.”
Complaint
“He has been beeped while laying on the floor in our living room or bathroom, well within the boundaries”
Praise
“If anything goes wrong with your collar within your warranty period they are quick to replace it”
Complaint
“it shocked my dog multiple times, often several times a day”
Praise
“I have a halo 5. Although it is very expensive, it is a great product. Very reliable.”
Complaint
“Accuracy off anywhere from 20 feet to 40 feet”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.