SportDOG Brand Contain + Train™ System
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
- Battery (claimed)
- 180 days
- Network
- radio
- Type
- In-ground fence
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $475
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $474.99 | $474.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | $475 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $0 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $325.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueApp & subscription
App privacy labelno appvendor support page
Without a planNo app or plan: fence transmitter radio signal through boundary wire + handheld Remote Transmitter (vendor page 'moreInformation').sportdog.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Safety & recalls
Buying
SupportCustomer Care 1-800-732-0144; orders/returns 1-800-275-6797, info@sportdog.com.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026sportdog.com · official$474.99checked 10/09/2026
Amazon$399.99checked 10/09/2026 · Buy-box $399
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SportDOG Brand Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ System | 9.75/10 | $324.99 | No subscription | $325 | 60 days | radio | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PetSafe YardMax® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ | 9.5/10 | $304.99 | No subscription | $305 | 90 days | radio | 1 yr | |
 SportDOG Brand Contain + Train™ System | 9.5/10 | $474.99 | No subscription | $475 | 180 days | radio | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PetSafe Basic In-Ground Fence™ System | 9.25/10 | $134.99 sale / $164.99 list | No subscription | $184 | 30 days | radio | 1 yr | |
 eXtreme Dog Fence® Pro Grade system - Active collar | 9/10 | $363.28 sale / $399.95 list | No subscription | $363 | 120 days | radio | 10 yrs | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMostly positive
32owner reviews read on Amazon
Not enough owner reviews read yet (32 read on Amazon), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Amazon32 read · 10/09/2026 · read = 32 excerpts from 8 Amazon aspect blocks; review dates not visible without sign-in4.4/5405 reviews
An independent store shows at least 25 ratings averaging 4.3 or higher, none below 4.0. In our score this is 2 of 2 points. How we score
Praise that comes up again
- remote trainer included / 'remote is handy'
- dogs learn boundary quickly
- manuals thorough
Praise
“The remote works great! Installing the boundary wire was a little work!”
Complaint
“The size of the collar is huge, and I feel a bit misrepresented in the photographs.”
Praise
“The two manuals that came with the product were very thorough, helpful, and educational. Five stars for documentation.”
Complaint
“Got 6 good months of use but now the remote no longer charges. Junk”
Complaint
“This thing was shocking my dog with out him being any where near the fence.”
Complaint
“The terminals for where the wire attaches broke while installing. Customer service was great had a replacement withinv2 days.”
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.