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PawTronic Pro Series 2, gps dog fence

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PawTronic Pro Series 2 review

PawTronic · GPS dog fence · No. 6 of 9 in our GPS fence ranking

8.8Very good · out of 10

The best GPS dog fence without a subscription at $278.99, from 7.9 lb dogs, as long as you can live without tracking.

  • No subscription and the lowest price of the custom-shape GPS fences we compare
  • Fits dogs from 7.9 lb
  • Static is one of four modes, not the default
$278.99

PawTronic official store, price checked on November 9, 2026. $279 over 3 years, no plan to pay.

View offer at PawTronic ↗$278.99
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Specs
TypeGPS dog fence
Device price$278.99 on November 9, 2026
PlanNo monthly subscription; free app over Bluetooth 5.2 for setup and nearby control.
3-year cost$279 (device + no plan)
ContainmentCircle or 8-point polygon: Up to 6 saved layouts (circle or 8-sided polygon)
Works without cell serviceYes, the fence runs from the collar
PositioningSingle-frequency GNSS
Live trackingNo cellular tracking
Boundary cuesFour modes: sound, vibration, sound + vibration, or sound + vibration + static
BatteryUp to 36 hours of GPS standby
Dog sizeFrom 7.9 lb (stated by PawTronic)
Neck size8 to 25 in
Yard sizePolygons from 0.5 to 200 acres, circles from 82 to 7,000 ft radius
Weight88 g for the receiver only
Water resistanceIP67 receiver
Warranty and returnsBase warranty length not stated on the pages we read; paid extended warranty sold separately; 30-day returns for unused items
AvailabilityIn stock at the official US store
In the box

Not listed in text on the US product page.

Where to buy
PawTronic official store ↗$278.99

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How we score

Same criteria and weights for every device: containment and the 3-year cost count most, and static correction never earns points.

Raw score (weighted average)7.5/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)8.8/10

Read the full methodology ↗

Price checked on November 9, 2026
$279 over 3 years, no plan to pay
30-day return window

By Sam Rivera, the editorial team · Updated November 9, 2026

Compared with its rivals

The two alternatives we would look at next, with their 3-year cost.

Compare: side-by-side table ↗

PawTronic Pro Series 2

PawTronic Pro Series 2

8.8Very good · out of 10
  • $279 over 3 years
  • Subscription: none
  • Checked price: $278.99
This device ↑
PetSafe Customizable GPS Dog Fence

PetSafe Customizable GPS Dog Fence

8.5Very good · out of 10
  • $199.99 from a big brand, but one fence and 20 lb dogs
  • $200 over 3 years
  • Subscription: none
  • Checked price: $199.99
Read the review ↗
SpotOn GPS Fence Omni Edition

SpotOn GPS Fence Omni Edition

8.9Very good · out of 10
  • No subscription plus optional tracking, $899
  • $1,181 over 3 years
  • Subscription: optional (tracking only)
  • Checked price: $899
Read the review ↗

$279 over three years

$278.99 once: no plan to pay for.

Great if…

  • you want a GPS fence with no monthly bill under $300
  • your dog is small (from 7.9 lb)
  • you move between a home and a cabin and want saved layouts for both

Skip it if…

  • you want to see your dog on a map when it gets out
  • your yard is under 1/2 acre for a polygon
  • you want a clearly stated warranty length

What living with it looks like

You set the fence over Bluetooth 5.2 in a free app: a circle from 82 to 7,000 ft in radius, or a polygon of up to 8 sides from 0.5 to 200 acres, and save up to six layouts. The collar then works on its own. Four modes: sound, vibration, sound + vibration, or sound + vibration + static.

The receiver weighs 88 g and is rated IP67. PawTronic states up to 36 hours of GPS standby, so plan on a charge every night or two.

By the numbers
3-year cost
$279
Subscription
None
Device
$278.99

The catch

The base warranty length is not stated on the pages we read (a paid extended warranty is sold separately), and returns are limited to unused items within 30 days. We left warranty out of its score.

The store shows $578.99 crossed out under an "Early Black Friday" banner. We score the $278.99 you pay, not the crossed-out figure.

By the numbers
Battery
36 h
Dogs from
7.9 lb
Yard from
1/2 acre

Buying advice

Checked at $278.99 on PawTronic's store on November 9, 2026. That is the whole 3-year cost: no plan exists.

View offer at PawTronic ↗3-year cost calculator
By the numbers
Checked price
$278.99

The verdict

The PawTronic Pro Series 2 is the best GPS dog fence without a subscription, and the leader of our wireless-fence ranking (9.1/10): $278.99, six saved layouts, dogs from 7.9 lb and four cue modes, three of them without static. It scores 8.8/10 overall. What you give up is any live tracking and the brand's track record next to PetSafe or Halo.

View offer at PawTronic ↗All GPS dog fences ranked

How it compares

The PawTronic Pro Series 2 next to the two rivals above, from the official spec sheets and the US prices checked on November 9, 2026. Key spec = the 3-year cost.

Comparison tool
How the PawTronic Pro Series 2 compares with its rivals
PawTronic Pro Series 2PawTronic Pro Series 2PawTronic8.8$278.99$279 over 3 years · 36 h · dogs 7.9 lb+Collar only, no live trackingNot stated
PetSafe Customizable GPS Dog FencePetSafe Customizable GPS Dog FencePetSafe8.5$199.99$200 over 3 years · 24 h · dogs 20 lb+Collar only, no live tracking1 year
SpotOn GPS Fence Omni EditionSpotOn GPS Fence Omni EditionSpotOn8.9$899$1,181 over 3 years · dogs 15 lb+Phone app, LTE optional1 year

The score in detail

PawTronic Pro Series 2 gets 8.8/10 (very good) with our overall weights, from a raw weighted average of 7.5/10. Left out because no figure is stated or the criterion does not apply: warranty. The scales are on the methodology page.

Containment

8.5/10

Weight: 21.1% of the overall score

3-year cost

9.5/10

Weight: 21.1% of the overall score

Live tracking

2.0/10

Weight: 10.5% of the overall score

Positioning hardware

6.0/10

Weight: 10.5% of the overall score

Battery life

5.3/10

Weight: 10.5% of the overall score

Gentle boundary cues

10.0/10

Weight: 10.5% of the overall score

Fits small dogs

9.1/10

Weight: 8.4% of the overall score

Smallest yard

6.0/10

Weight: 7.4% of the overall score

By use, with the same figures and other weights: best wireless dog fence 9.1/10 (No. 1), no subscription 9.1/10 (No. 1), for small dogs 9.2/10 (No. 4).

Frequently asked questions

Is PawTronic a good GPS dog fence?

Yes, for an open yard and a tight budget: it is the best value of the no-subscription fences we compare, with a 9.1/10 in our no-subscription ranking. It has no live tracking and a short return window, so measure your yard first.

PawTronic or Halo?

PawTronic is $278.99 with nothing to add; Halo costs about $744 to $844 over three years but tracks your dog live and works on much smaller yards. See PawTronic vs Halo.

Go further

Head-to-heads with this collar

PawTronic Pro Series 2 vs Halo Collar 5 →Compare with two rivals →

Rankings it appears in

Best wireless dog fence →Best GPS dog fence without a subscription →Best GPS dog fence for small dogs →

Guides that mention it

Best under $300 →Is Halo worth it? →Best invisible dog fence →3-year cost calculator →

Sources

Official pages read on November 9, 2026: pawtronicgpsfence.com/products/pawtronic-pro-wireless-gps-dog-fence · pawtronicgpsfence.com/collections/gps-dog-fences · pawtronicgpsfence.com/pages/return-and-refund-policy. Product images: PawTronic.

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