All Types of Electronic Dog Fence Systems

A pet fence or fenceless boundary is an electronic system designed to keep domestic animal within a set of predefined boundaries without the use of a physical barrier. Dog Fences are a great solution for keeping your pet safe while providing them a sense of independence. Pet fences are know with different names, including dog fences, hidden fences, pet fences, and radio fences. All this terms basically refers to the same type of containment system: a combination of electronic transmitter, receiver, and buried wire that trains your pet to stay in your yard. An Electric Fence System will keep your pet safe and secure during the day and night. Electronic Fences are great for large yards, restricted areas, and subdivisions. This PetStreetMall article will guide you to all types, brands, ways of use and help on selecting the right fence for your pet and home needs.

An Electric Dog Fence will save you time, money, and energy comparing to traditional fence that you have to make repairs, paints, clean, and even replace panels. With an electronic fence, all you will have to do is bury the wire and put the collar on your pet; there is essentially no maintenance, no painting, no cleaning, no repairs and no more ugly barriers blocking your view.

1. Wired Fences – Wired dog fence, also known at underground fence or invisible fence, are complete underground systems made to contain a pet in an area without the use of any force that might hurt your dog while inside the area. An underground fence basically contains external lightning protector, pre-twisted wire or gauge wire that is burial approved, containment collar receiver, above ground installation staples, additional zone transmitter and the ultra smart dog system. It is called an underground fence system due to the fact that it is buried underground which is proven to be more effective.

a. Innotek Underground Fences. These bring you high-quality underground fences. Some of Innotek's underground fences even include lithium ion rechargeable batteries! The Underground fence that includes this will save the dog owner over $35.00 per year over replacement battery systems. Over 12 years, that is a SAVINGS of $420.00, per dog. If you would rather install above ground, rather than have an underground fence Innotek makes it easy by using staples.

b. Petsafe Underground Fences. This Petsafe underground fence set the standard for in-ground fencing. Reliable and inexpensive, Petsafe supplies a special fence that can do what physical fences cannot. Dogs cannot climb, jump or dig underneath this fence. It allows you to keep your dog within your yard, without blocking great views of and from your house. Easy to install, this Petsafe in-ground fence is a breeze to set up. Simply carve a trench around the area that you would like to contain your dog in, lay the wire and insert the two ends of the wire into your transmitter. Place the collar on your dog's neck and you are ready to go.

Perimeter dog fence package.

c. Perimeter Underground Fences. Perimeter’s exclusive Comfort Contacts cushion your pet’s neck with soft rubber, providing a lighter touch solution to hard steel contacts. Veterinarians prefer the softness of the Comfort Contacts to help avoid serious skin irritations. TEMP CHECK™ keeps the fence field stable and in the same location when outside temperatures change. Otherwise your fence boundary would move up to 100% when the temperature fluctuates between 30F to 90F degrees. Boundaries that randomly and unexpectedly move are frustrating and dangerous for your pet. WIRE CHECK™ automatically compensates for wire problems and adjusts the amount of signal power to ensure the fence boundary remains in a constant location (no system can continue to function if the boundary wire has been completely cut). 12X BATTERY CHECK™ monitors the status of the training collar battery every two hours, eliminating false low battery indications saving you both time and money. 

d. Sport Dog Underground Fences. Safe and effective for all dogs over 10 pounds, the SportDOG Brand™ In-Ground Fence System can cover up to 100 acres. Installation is a simple as 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 moves too close to the perimeter. Follow the included training instructions to get your dog used to his new boundaries and your dog will be staying safe at home in no time.

A sample configuration for DogTek Dog Fence

e. DogTek Electronic Dog Fence - This fence is suitable for all breeds; from small to large and stubborn. You will be able to rest assured that an unlimited number of receiver collars can be used within one perimeter to contain as many dogs as you wish safely in the same area. The EF-6000 unparalleled, advanced technology makes it adaptable to any type of terrain: open, wooded, hilly, fenced, unfenced, hot or cold! This fence enables you easily control the size/ distance of the warning and corrections zones separate from each other from our perimeter wire.

2. Wireless Dog Fences - Wireless Dog Fences are the most effective and efficient fences on the market. Wireless Dog Fences are great choices for both rural and urban households, and for small to medium and some large dogs. These devices will allow your dog to explore the yard as they would normal, but when he comes close to the boundary line a warning signal will be given and only if they continue farther than their allowed will they receive a small static shock. Wireless dog fences have the ability to adjust their signal area from 15 to an astonishing 90 foot radius, which is approximately a 30 -180 foot diameter. This signal is completely circular, which will allow your dog to have free and equal access in every direction.

a. WiFi Rechargeable Dog Fence is one of the best in the industry! Using a WiFi signal to create the boundaries allows for a larger area for your pet to roam, play and run. This portable device uses an integrated signal chip that continuously measures the distance between your pet and the Smart Station Receiver. With the ability to cover an area three times larger than that of other wireless dog fences put this Wifi system has a league of its own. The Wifi Rechargeable Dog Fence is ideal for homes and its portable capabilities allow pet owners to take it on camping trips, vacations, or even to a friend’s back yard cookouts. It has a built in batteries changer on the Smart Station Transmitter.

b. Stay + Play Wireless Dog Fence is as convenient as it is effective. You simply plug in the unit to create a safe and secure fence. The wireless fence transmitted by the central unit creates a circular boundary around your yard that can be easily adjusted up to 3/4 of an acre (210 feet across). You can easily increase the size of the containment area by buying additional transmitters through overlapping the boundaries. Once you have your wireless dog fence in place, the next step is to place the receiver collar included with the system around your dog's neck. As your pet roams freely within your yard, the collar will pick up the signal transmitted by the central unit. Each time your pet go near the wireless fence, a warning tone will be emitted by the collar. If your canine continues toward into the off-limit boundaries, they will receive a quick but safe static correction.

c. PIF-300 and PIF-300C are the newest wireless dog fences from PetSafe. With so many huge improvements, the PIF-300 Series has become highly recommended by pet owners and veterinarians worldwide. Completely portable and easy set-up allows pet owners to relax and tend to other important business. With the ability to power the PIF-300 Series on a car’s 12-volt outlet gives this product high versatility, which makes taking your pet on camping trips and with you to visit friends a simple task. Compared to the original wireless dog fence from PetSafe, the PIF-300 Series has 6 Levels of Stimulation. These various stimulation levels allow owners to make necessary adjustments according to the size and response of the dog. This particular unit is not intended for dogs above 50 pounds. It is also important to take the collar off your pet when inside the house to avoid interference from other household appliances. If you have a large dog or are looking for a device to be used indoors, please check out our other Dog Fences to find the one that will be the most suitable for you and your dog’s particular needs.

Perimeter wifi dog fence guide.

d. Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence System. Revolutionizing the Pet Fence industry, the Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence System is hassle-free, portable, convenient, and will provide the most protection for your dog. The WiFi Dog Fence does not have wire to bury, fences to put up, nor will it require any additional modifications of your yard or house. The WiFi Dog Fence is great for vacations, traveling, and even visiting friends. The Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence System is great for all occasions and can improve the overall protection and security of your pet. It is rechargeable, can extend its range over a 2 ½ acres, and takes minutes to setup! If you need a reliable source to keep your dog safe from harm’s way than you need the one and only Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence System. The only one of its kind, the Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence uses the most advanced technology to keep your pet within the designated area. The WiFi Smart Station and signal chip have continuous communication with each other so that you will have the most accurate signal on the market. Your Smart Station will be able to track the distance of your pet from the Transceiver, making this system more accurate and precise. The Smart Station will be able to supply you, the pet owner, with critical information about your dog’s safety.

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