Always remember that All Innotek® and PetSafe pet containment systems come standard with 500 feet of 20 gauge boundary wire. As for the larger yards, this boundary kit includes everything owners need to expand the coverage. All electronic pet containment 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 used in installing the pet containment system is Important. Do not be fooled, there is no significant difference in longevity as regards the gauge of the wire used. But there is a significant difference if the wire is Burial Approved or not. Use only long lasting waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core.

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

Manufacturers of pet containment systems 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. For an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with the system, we offer a WIREUPGRADE option, which can be purchased with any electronic pet containment system. Please see pet containment 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
» If the yard has few trees or vegetation.

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