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Wireless Fences are great products, but up until now there have been two major drawbacks:

1. The collar batteries need to be replaced a great deal
   and
2. The collars were too bulky for small dogs

PetSafe has released a great new product called the PetSafe Stay + Play Wireless Fence. This fence has both a rechargeable collar, and is a Wireless Fence for Small Dogs!

The collar is adjustable from 6″ to 23″ and is suitable for dogs 5 lbs and up. When you add the rechargeable collar, increased range to a circular 210 ft, and small overall size it is a great addition to the range.

PetSafe Stay + Play Wireless Dog Fence is suitable for small dogs, has an increased range and a rechargeable collar.

The Innotek Contain ‘N’ Train Systems are great products because they combine the features of an in-ground fence with the flexibility and control of a full 150 yard remote trainer.

So how does one remote control work with both dogs? Below is a picture of the Innotek Remote Control – this one is for an IUC-5100 Ultasmart Contain ‘N’ Train System.

Shown here is the remote control for the Innotek Ultrasmart Contain 'N' Train System

There are several buttons on the unit used to switch it on, adjust the stimulation, boost the stimulation, and to apply stimulation.

This button is used to switch the remote between dogs.

The number on this display shows “1″ and after switching, it will display “2″. This requires an additional collar for a total of two (2) dogs.

The Innotek IUC-5225 Additional Receiver Collar available from the MuttFence.com Retail Store.

The Innotek Contain ‘N’ Train Systems are available from the MuttFence.com Retail Store.

Sometimes, you’ve purchased the in-ground pet fence, and you realize that you don’t have enough wire. What to do? In this case, an extra wire and flag kit is invaluable. They are called “kits” because they have all the components you need in addition to the 500′ roll of wire.

These kits come with 500 ft of burial grade wire to extend your fence wire. Also included are 50 boundary flags that allow you to mark the boundary for dog training. The final piece are the wire splices that allow you to securely join together the additional wire with your existing wire.

Next question is … how much extra wire (how many kits) do I need? See the table below for a guide.

*NOTE: Not all fences are capable of covering 25 acres. Some have a limit of 5, or 10 acres. Consult your owners manual to determine the coverage area of your particular fence model.

The PetSafe PRFA-500 Extra Wire and Flag Kit is available at the MuttFence.com retail store. This kit is compatible with Innotek and PetSafe in-ground fence models. Clicking on the picture will take you to MuttFence.com.

The Perimeter Wire-Free Wi-Fi Fence is an outstanding product combining the latest technology with long range and great usability. It used to carry an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee, but now carries a regular manufacturer’s warranty. We still feel that this is the best in class Wireless Dog Fence and our return rate for these products is very low.

The Perimeter Technologies PWF-100 Wire-free Wi-Fi Dog Fence uses the latest Wi-Fi technology for maximum coverage, featuring two way communication with the base station.

The IUC-5225 is the collar for the Innotek IUC-5100 Ultrasmart Contain ‘N’ Train Pet Fencing System. The collar is compatible with both the remote trainer and the fence features of the IUC-5100.

The IUC-5225 Receiver Collar is Out of Stock until 6.28.2010. If you need a collar that is compatible with the fence, the IUC-4225 collar is in stock, and from the MuttFence.com store comes with 2-Day Shipping. IUC-4225 collar will only work with the fence and will not respond to the remote control.

The IUC-4225 Receiver collar is compatible with both the IUC-4100 & IUC-5100 fences. (Note: this collar does not work with the IUC-5100 remote control.)

Question:

I have a 10 pound schnauzer and I am looking for a wireless fence ? What would you recommend and the price? PIF 300 and a PIF-275-19 collar ?

Answer:

There are two models of Wireless Dog Fence on the market: 1) PetSafe PIF-300 Wireless Fence, and 2) Perimeter Technolgies PWF-100 Wi-Fi Fence. In short, the Perimeter is a more high-end, but more expensive unit, while the PetSafe is less expensive but has lighter collar.

The PIF-300 Wireless Dog Fence

Because the receiver collar is a little lighter, we recommend the PetSafe PIF-300 Permium Instant Wireless Fence. The price is currently $229.95* and this includes the Fence, Receiver Collar, and Batteries.

*Correct at time of writing but subject to change.

Question:

What dog weight is the IUC-5100 rated for? I have a 6 pound Chihauhua.

Answer:

The Innotek IUC-5100 is a combined fence and 150 yard trainer called “Ultrasmart Contain ‘N’ Train”. The collar that is included with this unit is a model number IUC-5225 Receiver Collar.

The collar is appropriate for dogs 8 lbs and up, although 10 lbs is probably a better benchmark.  It may be worth considering the PetSafe Little Dog Pet Fencing System, which is designed for dogs below 20 lbs.

There is a product that is suitable for training deaf, or hearing impaired dogs. It it the PetSafe PVPP-300 Pet Pager Vibration Controlled Trainer. This collar features a 100 yard range, long battery life, and is designed to gently and humanely “page” your pet.

The Pet Pager has no static shock feature, and gently corrects using a combination of tone and noise.

The PetSafe Pet Pager is a humane, tone and vibration trainer especilly suitable for deaf, or hearing impaired dogs. It is In-Stock, On-Sale, and feature fast, FREE 2-Day Air Shipping from MuttFence.com. Click the image above for more details.

The short answer is “Yes”. The SD-2025 is an Innotek, battery replaceable, waterproof collar for the Innotek Pet Fencing Systems.

As a general rule, the products that begin with “SD” are compatible with each other. This means that the SD-2025 Collar is compatible with the SD-3000 Basic Contain ‘N’ Train System, along with the SD-2000 Basic In-Ground Pet Fencing System, and the SD-2100 Rechargeable In-Ground Pet Fencing System.

The restrictions are that the SD-2025 Collar will not work with the Remote Control for the SD-3000, nor is it compatible with the Ultrasmart products.

The Innotek SD-2025 Collar, Compatible with the Innotek SD-3000/2100/2000 Pet Fences is On Sale with Free 2-Day Shipping from Muttfence.com

The Innotek IUC-5100 Contain ‘N’ Train Remote Control accepts a 12-Volt Alkaline Battery Model BAT-012. This unit is original equipment and is made to fit your Contain ‘N’ Train Remote Control.

The BAT-012 is the 12-Volt Alkaline Battery accepted by Innotek Remote Controls for both Contain 'N' Train and Remote Trainers. On Sale, In Stock and Free Shipping from MuttFence.com