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For large yards, GPS dog fences win hands down. While it’s possible to bury a wire around the boundary of a multi-acre property, it’s a lot of work and you need a lot of wire. The more wire you bury, the better the chances of an accidental break. Wireless transmitters don’t have the range to cover a lot of ground.

Sung Vivathana, co-founder and vice president of SpotOn Fence, says his product allows you to “create and save up to 20 fences of any shape and size nearly anywhere in the world using just your smartphone and the SpotOn collar.” Case closed.

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GPS dog fences work well in small yards, but they’re often unnecessary. The signal from a wireless transmitter tends to be picked up by other devices, so it isn’t ideal in a crowded neighborhood.

A buried wire invisible fence, like the PetSafe In-Ground Dog Fence Kit, is best for a small property. It’s also the least expensive option. Digging is minimal on a small property, and the transmitter can easily be placed in the basement or garage.

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