The Instant Dog Fence
The wireless dog fence was first developed to be a portable dog fence. A portable dog fence which was wireless offered the owner the option of taking their dogs with them while also keeping them contained. The wireless dog fence could be taken on trips, in the RV, to relatives, etc. The wireless dog fence offers a 90 foot radius or 180 foot diameter of containment. Yes, the wireless dog fence creates a circle unlike standard wire dog fences which can outline any shape yard. The transmitter for the wireless dog fence must be placed in a location free of rain or snow. It is a popular system and works well if used for the right dogs in the right yard. If your retailer does not caution or educate you as regards the below concerns, find a new retailer.

Wireless Dog Fence
Is my dog right for the wireless instant dog fence?

This is a good system for the right dog, but the wireless instant dog fence is not right for all dogs. If your dog has a relatively easy going temperament and is between 20 and 45 lbs, consider the wireless instant dog fence.

Containment Features:

Instant Fence Layout - Ideal for any flat yard, and completely portable. - Includes a receiver, weighing only 3.9 oz! - Waterproof receiver. - Uses two common 3 volt batteries. - Operates Multiple Collars. - System includes 50 Training Flags.

Wireless Dog Fence
Is my dog to small for the wireless instant dog fence?

There are problems associated with the wireless instant dog fence and smaller dogs under 20 lbs. The collar receiver of the wireless instant dog fence is 2 ½ inches wide, 1 ½ inches tall and 1 1/3 inches deep. This is an extremely large collar receiver for a small dog. If you are considering the wireless instant dog fence for your dog, try using a ruler and estimating just how large that collar receiver will be on your small dog. If you feel that the wireless instant dog fence receiver is just to large, then consider a wire fence system. The Innotek SD-2100 dog fence features a small microline receiver.

Wireless Dog Fence
Is my dog to large for the wireless instant dog fence?

There are problems associated with the wireless instant dog fence and larger dogs over 45 lbs, or any dog that shows signs of being difficult to contain. The wireless instant dog fence does not have run through prevention needed to contain larger dogs. In addition the wireless instant dog fence offers only a single correction level, so if that level does not contain your dog, well that’s it. Instead of the wireless instant dog fence, consider the Innotek SD-2100 or Innotek SD-2200 with run through prevention to contain your larger dog.

Innotek SD-2100 Dog Containment System

Wireless Dog Fence
Is my yard right for the wireless instant dog fence?

The wireless instant dog fence does not perform well in yards which have slopes. If your yard has a slope greater than 10 degrees, consider an alternative to the wireless instant dog fence. Consider a standard wire dog fence such as the Innotek SD-2100 Dog Containment System or Innotek SD-2200 Dog Containment System. Standard wire dog fences are simple to install.

Innotek SD-2200 Dog Containment System

Wireless Dog Fence
If the power goes off will the wireless instant dog fence shock my dog?

No, the wireless instant dog fence has a built in safety feature which will automatically turn the collar off.

Wireless Dog Fence
Can I use more than one wireless instant dog fence transmitters to increase the area?

Yes, you can add as many wireless instant dog fence transmitters as you would like. Where the coverage area overlaps the dog will be able to move from one safe area to another safe area.

Wireless Dog Fence
Can I place the wireless instant dog fence transmitter outside?

No, the wireless instant dog fence transmitter needs to be placed in a protected area free of the threat of rain or snow.