Innotek and Petsafe electronic dog fences from Dog Fences 4Less, come with standard 500 feet of 20-gauge wire. The provided wire is enough in most cases; but for those who want to expand the coverage of the dog fences, additional wires are available for purchase. 50 marker flags and two wire splices are also included in each dog fencing kit. The wire guide will provide the information needed.

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

Always remember that the gauge of wires has nothing to do with their longevity, but if dog owners want to have a long-lasting electronic dog fences, use only waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core. Burial Approved Wire are proven to be more durable and efficient.

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

Manufacturers of dog fences design and build their containment systems to use 20 gauge wires. . We ship all of our containment systems with Premium, Heavy-duty, 20 Gauge Wire but a WIREUPGRADE option can also be arranged. If dog owners want an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with the system, which can be purchased with any containment system. Please see below to determine the proper gauge of wire for the use. Remember, 18 gauge wire cannot be purchased from the local pet store and cannot be found in some pet supply catalog.

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

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.