I am looking for a source to purchase a GPS based dog containment
system (collar) I recently saw in a magazine or catalog.  The system
worked by designating the corners of the "virtual" yard and then keep
the pet within this space.

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Request for Question Clarification by tlspiegel-ga on 07 Jan 2006 21:11 PST

Hi pat_somd,

I'm interested in working on your question.  Please clarify if you're
referring to electronic pet containment systems.

- Wired or "hidden fences" consist of a wire buried underground around
the perimeter of your yard. The wire is combined with an electronic
"containment collar," which has a receiver that detects when your pet
is getting close to the wire, and delivers an audible warning sound.

- Wireless containment systems consist of a transmitter (or several)
together with a collar receiver.

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Thanks!
tlspiegel

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 07 Jan 2006 21:19 PST

Here is a GPS device that allows you to establish boundaries for your
pet, and receive alerts if the pet goes outside the boundaries. It
does not, however, keep the pet within the boundaries:

"Dog collars have gone sky-high-tech with a new GPS device called
Globalpetfinder that tracks wayward dogs by sending location alerts to
your cell phone, pager, or e-mail and IM accounts.

The 5-ounce wireless device--which houses a GPS satellite transceiver
and a cell phone radio--straps onto the dog's collar (it's designed to
fit medium and large breeds). Pet owners define a boundary by
registering at the company's Web site and typing in an address. The
service then 'draws' a boundary of any size. If the pet exceeds the
boundary, Globalpetfinder begins sending alerts describing the dog's
coordinates in easy-to-recognize terms (at the corner of Main and
First, for example).

You can track the pet's movements on a Web site, if you happen to be
online at the time. The service enables users to set up to five
boundaries for commonly visited locations such as the park or a summer
home."

http://www.cnet.com/4520-10602_1-5618893-1.html

http://www.globalpetfinder.com/

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Clarification of Question by pat_somd-ga on 08 Jan 2006 15:22 PST

Yes, that is correct, I currently have a traditional wired system. 
While on travel in December I saw an ad for a GPS based system.  It
had the ability to "mark" up to 5 "fence posts" and then you put it on
the dog. It must continuously calculate its position and correct the
dog if it attempts to leave the ?yard? I just need to find where I can
purchase the unit.  I do not know the name of the company.