Does SpotOn Work Under Heavy Tree Cover?

Husky with SpotOn Nova collar in a wooded area.

Why SpotOn is the Best GPS Dog Fence for Wooded Areas


SpotOn is the only GPS dog fence with Forest Mode, a feature that improves GPS performance under tree cover so your virtual fences are accurate, no matter where you roam.

Whether camping, hiking or anywhere under the trees, SpotOn has got you covered. Forest Mode improves GPS reception and makes the GPS boundaries more reliable.

Forest Mode will give your dog the most secure boundaries.


Forest Mode is automatically enabled as the default setting on each SpotOn collar and helps your collar get a a stronger GPS signal. That way, if your dog is outdoors and under trees, brush, or bushes coverage, SpotOn will automatically adjust its GPS sensitivity to keep your virtual fences secure.

We also recommend adding Home Zones. By adding a Home Zone, the collar will know when your dog is wearing the collar indoor and disable all corrections.


What makes SpotOn so accurate under the trees?


It's our superior GPS components paired with our patented technology. Here’s how SpotOn’s design enables the strongest GPS signals.

Dog wearing a SpotOn collar on a light gray background

Most Powerful GPS Antenna


SpotOn leads with an active dual-band, dual-feed GPS antenna engineered at over 5x the size of the closest competitor. More antenna means more signal, delivering the highest level of GPS performance. Combined with a dual-band receiver, it delivers the most precise and reliable GPS fence in the category.

Premium "Triple Threat" Hardware


SpotOn's Nova Edition introduces GPS technology previously reserved for drones and autonomous vehicles: a dual-band, dual-feed antenna paired with a dual-feed GPS receiver. This "triple threat" advantage allows for SpotOn to improve performance and minimize interference in dense forest and other environments where GPS signals can struggle.


SpotOn’s patented True Location™ Technology


Our patented algorithms allow SpotOn to overcome the traditional limitations of GPS to create the most effective wireless dog containment system, that pinpoints and predicts your dog’s location with greater accuracy. This leads to the most reliable fence boundaries whether your dog is in the backyard or the backcountry.

This best-in-class tech not only enables a feature like Forest Mode, but is also why our SpotOn system accurately pinpoints your dog’s location to within three feet, and updates every 6 seconds.

Get the Best GPS Dog Fence for Wooded Areas


Backed by our Five Star Guarantee, SpotOn is an excellent choice for homeowners with wooded properties. Bring home SpotOn today and make your yard more secure!


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