Always remember that All Innotek® and PetSafe electronic dog containment system products include a 500 feet of 20 gauge boundary wire. As for the larger yards, this boundary kit includes everything owners need to expand the coverage. All dog containment system kits include 500 feet of 20 gauge wire, 50 marker flags and two wire splices.

WIRE GUIDE:

Size of Yard	Length of Property Line	Extra Boundary Needed
Between 1/2 and 1 Acre	Between 500 and 1000 feet	1
Between 1 and 3 Acres	Between 1000 and 1500 feet	2
Between 3 and 5 Acres	Between 1500 and 2000 feet	3

Use Only Burial Approved Boundary Wire

Keep in mind that the wire to be used in setting up the dog containment system is Important. Burial approved wires like waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core are more durable and useful.

Should I Use 18-gauge or 20-gauge wire?

Since the dog containment systems are designed to used 20-gauge wires, containment system manufacturers recommend using a 20 gauge wire. We ship all of our containment systems with Premium, Heavy-duty, 20 Gauge Wire and if owners want an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with the system, we offer a WIREUPGRADE option, which can be purchased with any containment system. Please see below to determine the proper gauge of wire for the use. Remember, 18 gauge wire cannot be purchased from the local pet store or pet supply catalog. Use this wire guide to avoid confusion and excessive wire buys.

Use 20-Gauge if:
» You have smooth, loose soil or clay
» You are laying the wire next to a fence
» Your yard has few trees or vegetation.

Use 18-Gauge if:
» Rocky soil
» You are installing the wire above ground
» Your yard has many trees