Always remember that All Innotek® and PetSafe wireless dog fences come standard with 500 feet of 20 gauge boundary wire. As for the larger yards, this boundary kit includes -- 500 feet of 20 gauge wire, 50 marker flags and two wire splices; everything owners need to expand the coverage.

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 use for dog fences is Important. Burial Approved is better especially in terms of longevity. The long lasting waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core is more preferrable.

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

Dog fences manufacturers recommend using 20 gauge wire with their systems because the systems are designed to be used with 20-gauge wire. We ship all of our containment systems with Premium, Heavy-duty, 20 Gauge Wire. 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 wire guide 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 20-Gauge if:
» For smooth, loose soil or clay
» If laying the wire next to a fence
» The yard has few trees or vegetation.

Use 18-Gauge if:
» Rocky soil
» If installing the wire above ground
» The yard has many trees