A wireless dog fence is a safe and humane way to keep your dog safe in an area that you choose. Unlike traditional fences, a wireless unit is completely hidden. When you use one, you will be able to keep your dog from straying and keep your yard beautiful at the same time.
Maintenance of a wireless fence is easy. You will never have to paint or stain it, and termites won't eat it. If you have a chain link or vinyl fence, you know how difficult it is to mow around it. You can mow right over a wireless fence, which means no more unsightly patches of high grass. Keeping the transmitter dry and fresh batteries in the collar is all the maintenance you will have to deal with.
Installing a wireless dog fence is easy. Unlike other pet containment systems, a wireless fence doesn't require any buried wires or cables. All you have to do is put a transmitter in the garage, on a covered porch, or in the house and plug it in. And, setting the boundaries is fast and easy.
The PetSafe PIF-300 Wireless Containment System has a six level receiver collar for dogs that weigh eight pounds and up. This fence was made for dogs of all sizes. The radio collar that works with this wireless fence is light-weight, only 2.5 ounces. The collar for the PIF-300 dog fence is water-proof and includes a low battery indicator for the 6-volt battery. There is also a fail safe feature that turns off the collar if power is cut to the system so your dog cannot be over-corrected.
This wireless pet fence is created to work on any dog, regardless of its personality. The system now has a beep only training mode and can be used with an unlimited number of pets. The fence has run-through protection so your dog can't escape the safety zone.
How does a wireless containment system work? The transmitter sends a radio signal around your home. The collar that the dog wears "listens" for the radio signal. When in the safety zone, when the collar hears the signal, the dog is free to run around and play. When the dog approaches the boundary of the signal area, the collar will beep. If the dog keeps running toward the boundary, it will receive a mild electronic correction.
The PIF-300 model has an adjustable radius from 15 to 90 feet from the transmitter. The radius is shaped like a circle, and it cannot be altered or changed into another shape. Two or more regular transmitters can be used to create a larger area; two circles would be created. The dog is able to cross the area where the two circles intersect without getting a correction.
This particular pet containment unit is made for flat yards; it throws a field of about 72 inches high. If your yard falls off more than 72 inches, you will have to use a second transmitter, one on the high side and one on the low side.
The PIF-300 wireless dog fence can be taken on vacation as well. With a power converter, the transmitter can be plugged into the lighter outlet of your car or RV. It's perfect for camping, going to the beach, or even boating.
Some training is required to teach your dog the boundaries of the fence. The PIF-300 comes with 50 boundary flags so you and your dog can see the boundaries. An instruction manual also comes with the system.
An indoor unit is also available. The PIRF-300 Indoor Radio Fence has a range of 2 to 20 feet and can be used in any area of the house. The indoor model works with any in-ground radio fence containment receiver. It is recommended for dogs six months or older that weigh at least eight pounds.
A wireless pet containment system is completely safe for you, your kids, and your dog. Only the pets wearing the collar will be affected by the radio signal. The slight correction your dog receives from the wireless fence doesn't harm it, but it does dissuade the dog to stay away from the boundaries. Once your dog learns the boundaries of the wireless dog fence, it will receive fewer corrections. Eventually, your dog won't receive any corrections from the unit because it will know to stay in the safe part of the yard.