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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.

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.

Question:

I hear about Radio Systems Corporation, but you don’t sell any products with this brand. Why is that?

Answer:

Radio Systems Corporation is the parent company of the Innotek and PetSafe brands. You won’t see products sold directly under the Radio Systems name. We stock of full lineup of Innotek and PetSafe products, and we are an authorized retailer for the Innotek, PetSafe and SportDog brands.

Question:

I hear about “Authorized Retailers”, what does that mean.

Answer:

It is important you buy your product from an authorized retailer. This means that the retailer has registered with Radio Systems Corporation, has agreed to abide by certain guidelines, and will represent the products in an ethical and accurate manner. Look for logos like the following:

This is an important thing to look for. This assures you, the purchaser, that you will be properly supported by the manufacturers warranty and can make a product return for example. Note that MuttFence.com is an Innotek, PetSafe and SportDog authorized retailer.

Question:

What’s That Included in the PetSafe PBC-102 Bark Control Collar Kit? The thing on the left with the wires sticking out of it.

Answer:

That’s a good question, the picture is below:

That is a collar tester that lights up to tell you whether the collar is ready to work. There are connection points on the collar which you touch the wires against. It lights up to show you that the collar is working.

Question:

Will the Innotek Contain & Train collars work with the Pet Safe Stubborn Dog System?

Answer:

Unfortunately, no. The systems are different and not compatible with each other. Perhaps you could consider a remote trainer as an additional option. In this case, the dog would need two collars, one for the fence and one for the trainer. It sounds like you have multiple dogs, so the Innotek BT-502A Two Dog Basic Trainer would be a great option for you.

Another option is to consider one our Contain ‘N’ Train systems, such as the Innotek SD-3000 Basic Contain and Train, or the Innotek IUC-5100 Ultrasmart Contain ‘N’ Train Pet Fencing System. The fences would utilize your existing wiring and add some great features to boot – particularly the IUC-5100.