How to Set Up My PetSafe® Guardian® GPS Fence

Charge the collar. This can take up to 4 hours. Visit How to Charge My PetSafe® Guardian® GPS Fence Collar for assistance.

Scan the QR Code above and download the My PetSafe® App. Follow the prompts for account setup.

When prompted to add a product, choose Guardian® GPS Fence.

Choose GPS Dog Fence. Then follow through the prompts that assist you in finding a home for your base unit.

Make sure to enable location services or you cannot add a fence. Then add your address.

Plug in your base unit then allow the app to search for the base unit.

Select your Wi-Fi network and enter your password. At this point, your base unit will make any necessary updates.

Name your fence.

Review the layout guidelines below before you begin creating your fence.

• The fence layout requires a minimum of 4 fence posts and has a maximum of 32 fence posts.
• The fence cannot be triangular, nor contain acute angles or curves.
• Fence posts must be set at least 25 feet from existing structures, large metal objects, and dangerous areas (ex. street or neighbor’s yard). If the base unit is located in a structure with a second floor or metal roof, the fence posts must be 50 feet from existing structures, large metal objects, and dangerous areas.
• Fence posts cannot be closer than 2 feet to each other.
• If there is a physical fence, ensure that the boundary is outside of the physical fence.

Tap a spot on the map to place your first fence post. Save your fence once complete. 

• Tap to add a fence post. 
• Press and drag on a fence post to move it. 
• Tap an existing fence post to remove it. 
• Press the back arrow symbol on the top left to undo. 
• Press the forward arrow symbol on the top left to redo. 
• Press the trash can symbol on the top left to start over. 
• Tap the first point to complete your fence.