Fences For Dogs

Underground Dog Fence

pattlee — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:12:38 +0000

The following are some of the top models of underground dog fencing that is available online today.

Innotek SD-2000 Underground Dog Fence

This Innotek underground dog fence System covers up to .33 acres. You can choose the appropriate setup to keep your dog within desired boundaries and away from off-limits areas of your property, such as pools and flower beds. Innotek’s patented run-through prevention offers secure and reliable containment. This fence works with all breeds, and size of dogs and is easy to install. Included are:

Water-resistant receiver with adjustable collar
500 feet of wire
50 training flags
Interchangeable contact points (long, short, and test light)
Operating and training DVD guide.

On Sale from Amazon at this link for $101.36

SportDOG SDF-100 Underground Dog Fence

This underground dog fence is suitable for dogs over 10 pounds. It can be used to cover up to 100 acres. Installation just involved installing the wire around the perimeter and plugging in the transmitter with the included adapter. Your dog wears a collar that receives a signal from the wire if he ventures too close to the boundary. Training instructions are included. Other features include:

In-ground fence system for dog containment and training
4 adjustable electric correction levels plus beep- and vibrate-only modes
1,000 feet of wire and 100 flags included; expand the area with Wire and Flag Accessory Kit (SDF-WF)
Limitlessly expandable for more dogs with purchase of additional collar-receivers
Anti-linger feature keeps dog from pacing boundary’s edge

On Sale from Amazon at this link for $219.00

Petsafe PRF-304W Deluxe In-Ground Radio Fence with Wire and Flags

This electric dog fence is suitable for dogs over 8 pounds. A radio signal is transmitted through up to five hundred feet of boundary wire. This is enough to enclose up to 25 acres. The dog wears a collar through which correcting tones of stimulations are delivered depending on proximity to the boundary wire.

In-ground radio-fence containment system for pets weighing 8 pounds or more
500 feet of boundary wire encloses area up to 25 acres; lightning protection
Collar gives warning beep or static correction when pet strays into warning zone
Manual and video CD included to ensure proper installation and training
Transmitter measures 2 by 4-1/4 by 4-3/4 inches; receiver 3/4 by 2 by 3/4 inches

On Sale at Amazon at this link for $201.69

An underground dog fence is an alternative to a wireless pet fence. These fences are a good option if you do not want to dramatically disturb your landscaping or spend thousands of dollars on traditional above ground fencing systems. This method of containment is safe for your dog and much easier to maintain than a solid fence. The fence is buried under the ground and works with an electronic collar to keep the dog contained in exactly the boundaries you wish. One benefit of an underground electric dog fence compared to a wireless dog fence is that you can shape the boundary any way you want as opposed to having a circular containment field.

This type of invisible dog fence can be marked with flags and usually only require a few training sessions for the dog to automatically respect his or her boundaries. These fences are typically easy to install but you should look for models that come with training DVDs and informative manuals.

Hopefully this has provided you with some good information on the types of underground dog fence that are available. For more information on an wireless dog fence check out the appropriate page on this site by clicking the link or for a general discussion on fences for dogs please refer to the home page.

Petsafe Wireless Fence

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:56:55 +0000

A Petsafe wireless fence is a great way to keep your dog contained without the need for unsightly physical barriers in your garden.

There are several models of a Petsafe wireless dog fence and accessories that are available online. These are described below.

PIF -300-11 PetSafe Wireless Fence

This PetSafe wireless instant fence can be used to contain dogs over eight pounds in weight safely contained in your garden. The transmitter, once plugged in sends out a radio signal which can be adjusted in a radius from five to ninety feet.

The dog wears a PetSafe wireless fence collar that has contacts against the neck. When the warning zone is breached, a tone is emitted. If the dog moves even further towards the boundary, a static correction is administered via the collar. This continues until the dog returns to allowed regions.

Features of this fence include:

Completely wireless system
Signal field is spherical in nature giving a circular boundary
Covers an adjustable circular area of up to 1/2 acre (180 feet diameter)
Should be mounted inside, 2-4 feet above the ground on a non-metal surface
Should be kept at least 3 feet away from the utility box or large appliances
Maximum range is 90 feet from the transmitter or 90 foot radius
Minimum range is 5 feet from transmitter
5 adjustable levels of correction plus tone-only mode
Designed not to correct during a power outage
Receiver is constantly looking for a signal
Will only correct when the receiver loses the signal from the transmitter
Set up in 1 to 2 hours
Manual included

This PetSafe wireless fence can also be used if you are traveling. You can just take the transmitter and collar with you and set it up when you arrive at your destination.

This fence is On Sale at Amazon through this link for $264.88

PetSafe Dog Collar

A PetSafe Dog Collar works with the PetSafe wireless fence system. If you have more than one dog you will need one of these collars for each one. They come with a beep-only training mode, and probes of differing lengths for use on both short and long-haired dogs. There is no limit to the number of pets you can contain with the system provided they all have these collars. The collar only weighs 2.5 ounces and is waterproof. It comes with 5 built-in levels of correction.

This collar is on sale at Amazon for $117.23 via this link.

PetSafe Wireless Fence Transmitter

You can also buy an additional PetSafe wireless fence transmitter. This is useful if you want to extend the range of your wireless fence. The unit has a boundary control dial and includes an AC adapter.

This transmitter is on sale at Amazon for $170.00 through this link.

A petsafe wireless instant fence pet containment system works by defining an area that the dog is able to move freely in. A special collar is linked to the transmitter and when the dog strays close to the boundaries, a warning tone and safe static electric shock is administered. After a period the dog will be trained in terms of knowing the boundaries and many owners have found they can even remove the collar and the dog will not stray (although this is not recommended). One of the benefits of a Petsafe wireless electric fence is that installation is very fast as there are no wires to bury.

Hopefully this has been useful for those looking at buying a PetSafe wireless fence. For more information on a underground dog fence check out the appropriate page on this site. For a general discussion on fences for dogs please refer to the home page.

Indoor Dog Fence

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:08:41 +0000

Indoor dog fence technology is usually one of two types. There are traditional gates you can put up to keep dogs out of particular areas, or you can use wireless technology negating the need for physical barriers.

Physical Indoor Dog Fences

Richell Wood are one of the leading manufacturers of indoor pet gates and they have several different products on the market.

One Touch 150 Pet Gate

This indoor dog fencing system is adjustable in width and held in place by pressure. It is built from polished wood and metal. It has a lock button to secure the gate and rubber stoppers at the edges protect the paintwork. The gate can be locked and unlocked with one hand. The gate measures 2 inches by 28.3 inches to 35.8 inches by 34.6 inches.

This gate is on sale at Amazon for $156.07 via this link

Free standing Pet Gate

This indoor dog fence can be used to confine your dog to a specific area or individual room. This model requires no installation and is adjustable from 39-4/5 to 71-2/7 inches. Being only 20 inches high it is easy to step over. It also has a wide base which makes it hard to topple. This gate folds away flat when not in use. It is supplied in a hardwood finish.

This style of gate is available in different heights and width profiles so you just need to choose the right one for the size of your dog.

This gate is on sale at Amazon for $116.95 via this link

Another manufacturer that you may want to look at is Bindaboo. They have a range of indoor dog fences that also come with separate extensions:

Bindaboo Swing Close Doorway Pet Gate

This gate is pressure mounted and is of all steel construction. It opens in both directions and can be operated with one hand. It is typically used in hallways and can fit an opening up to 63.5 inches.

You can also get extensions for these gates. They range in width from 3.5 to 7 to 10.5 inches and come in either black or white finishes.

This gate is on sale at Amazon now for $86.92 via this link

Indoor Electronic Dog Fence

If you would rather not have any physical barriers up inside your home you can buy wireless electronic dog fences. The idea behind these fences is that you mark areas as off limits – for example your bed or the sofa. The dog wears an electronic collar which activates when it enters an off limits zone in the house. Upon activation, the dog receives a mild stimulation and or tone which reminds it to leave the area. Often these collars are also compatible with the outdoor invisible fences that are available so you should look for models that specifically mention this capability.

There are several models of indoor invisible dog fence available:

PetSafe Indoor Radio Fence

This wireless indoor dog fence emits a radio signal that sends a warning tone and mild stimulation to the dog via the collar when it strays into a forbidden area. The collars are sold separately from the base unit but they are compatible with PetSafe in-ground invisible fences.

This fence is on sale right now for $53.61 through this link at Amazon

Innotek ZND-1000 Indoor Invisible Dog Fence

This indoor electronic dog fence comes separate from the collar. It prevents the dog from entering or exiting zones that you define inside your house. The dog receives a mild stimulation through the collar which increases the closer the dog gets to the transmitter. A tone is also emitted. Each zone can be between two and twelve feet, you just need to buy as many transmitters as you need depending on the size of your house and how many zones are defined.

This fence is on sale right now at Amazon for $37.36 via this link.

Hopefully this has given you some useful information to help your research into which indoor dog fence is right for you. If you would like more information on outdoor fences such as a PetSafe Wireless Fence then there is plenty of information elsewhere on this site. If you are looking for a general overview of the types of fences for dogs that are available then check out our home page.

Click here to see a video of me discussing indoor dog fences.