PetSafe Guardian® GPS Dog Fence

What you have

The following items are included in your PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence system:

• Base unit: A square device with rounded corners, featuring the PetSafe logo and an upward-pointing antenna.
• Antenna: An accessory for the base unit.
• USB power cable and adaptor (for base unit): A cable to connect the base unit to a power source.
• Collar with long contact points: The wearable device for your dog, featuring an antenna, LED indicator, and two long metal contact points.
• Antenna: An accessory for the collar.
• USB charging cable and power adaptor (for collar): A cable to charge the collar.
• Mounting hardware: Includes screws and wall anchors for securing the base unit bracket.
• Test light tool: A small, T-shaped tool with wires to test collar corrections.
• Short contact points: Alternative, shorter metal contact points for the collar.

What you need

To set up and use the system, you will also need:

• Wireless router (2.4 GHz)
• High-speed internet connection
• Smartphone
• Tape measure
• Phillips screwdriver
• Scissors
• Non-metallic collar and leash (for training)

Important:

• This fence system is not recommended for dogs with a history of aggressive behavior.
• The collar may be too large for dogs under 25 pounds.

We'll keep your dog safe in your wide open space.

Set up your fence

Follow these steps to set up your Guardian GPS Dog Fence:

1. Download and Install the App: Open the My PetSafe® app on your smartphone. If you haven't already, tap the image to download it from your device's app store.
2. Create Account and Sign In: Follow the on-screen prompts to create an account using a valid email address and sign into the app.
3. Add Product and Set Up: Once signed in, tap "Add Product." Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the base unit, onboard your collar, and create your first boundary.

To learn more about how the fence system works and plan your boundary placement, refer to the "How it works" and "Fence planning tips" sections.

Mount the base unit

After setting up and testing your fence using the app, complete the setup by wall-mounting the base unit.

1. Detach Mounting Bracket: First, slide the mounting bracket out of the slot on the back of the base unit.
2. Position Bracket: With the flat side of the mounting bracket facing you, position it on the wall at least 5 feet above the floor and near an electrical outlet. Important: Do not mount the base unit more than 6.5 feet above the floor.
3. Secure Bracket: Ensure the bracket is level, then fasten it to the wall using the provided mounting hardware. Use both screws and anchors for installation in drywall; otherwise, use screws only.
4. Attach Base Unit: Place the base unit onto the mounting bracket and slide it down to secure it.

Fit the collar

Ensure the collar is properly fitted for your dog's safety and comfort.

1. Placement: With the collar turned off, place it high on your dog's neck, just behind the ears. The LED indicator should point up, and the collar's antenna should be centered at the back of your pet's neck.
2. Contact Points: Make sure the contact points are touching your dog's skin. If your dog has long or thick hair, you may need to trim (not shave) the hair around the contact points. For very short-haired or hairless dogs, consider replacing the long contact points with the provided short contact points, using the test light tool as a wrench if needed.
3. Check Tightness: Insert one finger between the end of a contact point and your dog's skin. The fit should be snug but not constricting. The antenna may pull away from your dog's neck slightly even when fitted correctly.
4. Trim Strap: Once satisfied with the fit, remove the collar and trim any excess strap, leaving enough room for growth or a thicker winter coat.

Important: Remove the collar from your dog when he comes inside. Do not leave the collar on your dog for more than 12 hours a day. Never attach a leash or ID tag directly to the GPS collar; use a separate collar or harness for these. Please read the customer care guide for more important safety information.

Train your pet

Proper training is essential for your dog to understand and respect the boundaries.

1. Prepare for Training: Remove the collar from your dog. Ensure the collar is powered on and close to the base unit.
2. Select Correction Level: Open your dog's pet profile in the My PetSafe® app and choose the desired correction level: tone and vibration only, or static correction levels 1 through 10. Select a level appropriate for your dog's temperament.
3. Follow Training Guide: Follow the steps in the provided training guide to teach your dog to understand and respect the boundary. Your dog should be old enough to recognize basic obedience commands (e.g., "sit," "stay"), typically around 6 months or older.

The Guardian® GPS Dog Fence helps keep your pet safe while they enjoy outdoor activities.

How it works

The Guardian® GPS Dog Fence uses GPS technology to keep your dog within a boundary you design. The system comprises three main parts: the My PetSafe® app, the base unit, and the collar.

System Setup: Download the My PetSafe® app, connect the base unit to your home's Wi-Fi network, and create a custom boundary by placing digital fence posts on a map within the app. You can place up to 32 digital fence posts to define the boundary, which is then saved to the collar.

Operation: Your dog wears the collar. Once trained, they can roam freely within the designated pet area. If your dog attempts to leave the pet area, the collar will vibrate and sound a warning tone, followed by a safe static correction delivered through the contact points. This correction is designed to get your dog's attention and encourage them to return to the pet area.

The base unit acts as the communication hub between the collar and your app. The base unit and collar communicate via a two-way radio frequency (RF) link. While the collar is within range of the base unit (approximately 300 feet), you can use the My PetSafe® app to:

• Monitor the collar's battery life.
• Change the collar correction settings.

Power/Wi-Fi Outage: If there is a power outage or your home Wi-Fi network goes down, the collar will continue to operate and will correct your dog if they approach the boundary.

Important: The fence system uses GPS technology for containment but is not a GPS tracking device. If your dog escapes the boundary, you cannot use the fence system to locate them.

Fence planning tips

Keep these guidelines in mind when planning your boundaries:

• If your dog is allowed inside the house or garage, the boundary must surround the house or garage.
• Digital fence posts must be placed at least 25 feet per story away from any structure. For example, to enclose a one-story garage and a two-story house, place posts at least 25 feet from the garage and 50 feet from the house. (For reference, 25 feet is approximately two car lengths).
• To ensure your pet's safety, place all digital fence posts at least 25 feet away from any roads or other dangerous areas.
• Opposing lines of digital fence posts must be at least 35 feet away from one another to avoid creating areas too narrow for your dog to pass through without correction.
• If a physical fence exists along the desired boundary, place the digital fence posts at least 10 feet outside of the physical fence. This maximizes the usable area inside the physical fence for your dog.

About the base unit

The base unit is the central hub for your PetSafe Guardian GPS Dog Fence system.

• Components: Features a multi-purpose button, PetSafe® logo/power light, Wi-Fi light, power jack, and an antenna. It connects via a USB power cable and adaptor.
• Power light: This light glows white when the base unit is connected to power. It is off if the unit has no power.

Wi-Fi light status

The Wi-Fi light (?) indicates the base unit's connection status and blinks when a reset is initiated.

¹ Fast blink: Three flashes per second

² Slow blink: One flash per second

Resetting the base unit

You can reset the base unit using the multi-purpose button. There are two types of reset:

Wi-Fi soft reset

This resets the base unit's Wi-Fi module while retaining your Wi-Fi credentials.

1. Ensure all Guardian® GPS collars are powered on and within 3 feet of the base unit. This ensures collars update and retain communication.
2. Press and hold the bottom of the multi-purpose button (near the Wi-Fi light) for 5 to 7 seconds. The Wi-Fi light will slowly blink purple.
3. Release the button and wait 8 to 10 seconds for the reset. The Wi-Fi light will return to its previous state (blue or red) and then start blinking alternating blue and red, indicating it's ready to connect.

Factory reset

This erases your Wi-Fi credentials and returns the base unit to factory settings.

1. Ensure all Guardian® GPS collars are powered on and within 3 feet of the base unit for updates and communication retention.
2. Press and hold the bottom of the multi-purpose button (near the Wi-Fi light) for 10 to 20 seconds. The Wi-Fi light will slowly blink purple, then (after 10 seconds) start quickly blinking purple.
3. Release the button and wait 8 to 10 seconds for the reset. The Wi-Fi light will return to its previous state (blue or red) and then start blinking alternating blue and red, indicating it's ready to connect.

About the collar

The collar is the device worn by your dog.

• Front View: Features an antenna, LED indicator, and long contact points.
• Back View: Includes a magnetic charging port and a power button.

The collar uses a USB charging cable and power adaptor.

Charging the collar

To charge the collar:

1. Connect the USB charging cable to the magnetic charging port on the back of the collar.
2. Plug the USB power adaptor into an electrical outlet.
3. The collar will beep when connected to power and charging. Leave it plugged in until fully charged (approximately 2 to 4 hours).

Important: Using a USB power adaptor other than the one provided may result in slower charging.

The collar LED will blink blue while charging and glow solid blue when fully charged. A full charge can last up to 5 days, depending on usage frequency.

Turning the collar on and off

To turn the collar on:

Press and hold the power button until the collar LED glows solid blue, flashes blue twice, and then turns off (approximately 1 second). When you release the power button, the collar will beep from low to high, indicating it is turned on. During use, the collar LED will flash once every 4 seconds (blue, yellow, or red) to show the current battery charge.

To turn the collar off:

Press and hold the power button until the collar LED glows solid red and then turns off (approximately 3 seconds). When you release the power button, the collar will beep from high to low and then turn off.

Understanding the collar LED

The collar LED provides information about the collar's battery charge, connection status, and any warnings or corrections.

¹ Blip: One flash every 4 seconds

² Slow blink: One flash per second

³ Fast blink: Three flashes per second

⁴ Pulse: LED fades on and then off once every 2 seconds

Using the test light tool

You can use the test light tool to check your collar for correction without directly touching the contact points.

1. Ensure the collar is fully charged.
2. Set the correction level to 2 or above in the app.
3. Verify the collar is receiving GPS data; if not, the collar LED will slowly blink white (1 flash per second).
4. Hold the collar contact points against the wires on the test light tool.
5. Holding the collar with the antenna facing the sky, walk toward the boundary zone.

The collar will vibrate and sound a warning tone, then deliver a static correction through the contact points. The test light tool will flash when the static correction is issued. After testing, save the test light tool for future use.

Resetting the collar

To return the collar to factory settings:

1. With the collar off, press and hold the power button continuously for 10 seconds.
2. The collar will beep from high to low, and the collar LED will turn red, then flash blue when the reset is complete.

We're here to help!

For questions or additional tips, visit:

support.petsafe.com

Warranty Information: 1-Year Limited Warranty | ©2025 Radio Systems Corporation

Model: PIF00-17933 | 400-2661

For important safety instructions, please see the customer care guide.