Gear Score Methodology
PetPal Gear Score
Best Buried-Wire In-Ground Dog Fence Systems (2026)
Editorial synthesis of manufacturer product documentation for SportDOG, PetSafe, and Extreme Dog Fence, ASIN-verified pricing and listing specs via the Amazon Creators API, and AVSAB's 2021 Humane Dog Training Position Statement and 2025 Board Statement on aversive training methods. PetPalHQ does not run a dog-containment testing lab.
Perimeter Reliability Score = (Boundary Reliability & Coverage × 0.35) + (Collar Durability & Correction Range × 0.25) + (Training & Welfare Support × 0.20) + (Total Ownership Cost × 0.20)Factor breakdown
Boundary Reliability & Coverage
35%Collar Durability & Correction Range
25%Training & Welfare Support
20%Total Ownership Cost
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