SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence™ System
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026No longer sold by SportDOG Brand.
Score pending
Five-point check, published after review · How we score
- Battery (claimed)
- not listed by SportDOG Brand
- Network
- radio
- Type
- In-ground fence
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- not enough data (shipping)
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $209.97 | $209.97 (retail) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | shown at checkout only | |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | — | Not enough data for a first-year total (shipping not measured) |
| Each year after | $0 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueApp & subscription
App privacy labelno appvendor support page
Consumables
9-volt alkaline battery (collar receiver SDF-R)1 per collarvendor support page
Safety & recalls
Buying
Shipping (contiguous US)shown at checkout onlyvendor support page
SupportSupport page still live: https://www.support.sportdog.com/product-support/in-ground-fence-system-100a/ ; Customer Care 1-800-732-0144.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026sportsmans.com · official$209.97checked 10/09/2026
Sportsmans$209.97checked 10/09/2026 · last listed price, out of stock, 'not likely to be available
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 | |
 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 → |
 SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence™ SystemNo longer sold | not scored | $209.97 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | not listed by SportDOG Brand | radio | not listed by SportDOG Brand | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsNot scored
62owner reviews read on Amazon, Gundogsupply
- Amazon32 read · 10/09/2026 · 32 excerpts from 8 aspect blocks; histogram 5★75% 4★11% 3★5% 2★2% 1★7%; visible top reviews dated 2013-20194.4/51,298 reviews
- Gundogsupply30 read · 10/09/2026 · 30 reviews dated 2012-03-01…2018-10-18 sit on the SDF-100C page but predate its June 2019 launch → attributed to SDF-100A (one mentions putting 'batteries in the collar', another the 'buckle collar'); all 4-5★30 reviews
- Sportsmans10/09/2026 · review count/text not rendered4.6/5
Owner Complaint Index
- Collar fit durability11% of 62
- Battery life6% of 62
Share of the 62 owner reviews we read that mention each complaint; checked 10/09/2026. How it's counted
Praise that comes up again
- value vs traditional fence (Amazon 'value for money' positive, 103 mentions)
- dogs learn boundary fast
- replaceable 9-volt battery lasts long
Praise
“I like that the collar has a replaceable battery (9 volt) and there are multiple correction options for the dog.”
Complaint
“Fast forward to March and the collar stopped working as water seeped into the box. Now I read that this system is discontinued.”
Praise
“I have had this product at my home and operating for over 5 years. It contains my dogs on an acre of land.”
Complaint
“The electric fence works GREAT, but the collars barely lasted two years, and I had purchased a few extra. Very expensive at $100/pc.”
Complaint
“Seems fine, but the buckle collar is a pain. It doesn't look like it will be easy to switch.”
Complaint
“Original collar had the light on even when the dog was in the house and had not triggered the system. Called the 1-800 number, and they swapped it out.”
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.