How Do I Know Which Gauge Wire to Use with My In-ground Dog Fence?

Ok class, let's continue on with our selection of the right dog containment system, lol.  I would like to give you a little more information you can use when you are looking for your in-ground dog fences.  What you will come across when looking at dog containment systems is that the wire that comes in the system or the spools of extra wire that you can buy mostly come in either 18 or 20 gauge.  So what is the difference?  How do you know which one will be the right fit for you?  That is what I hope to help you with today with this blog.

Your 18 and 20 gauge wires for your in-ground dog fences will come in a stranded wire which is several thin copper wires blended together which makes up the one large wire or your solid core wire which as the name implies, is one solid copper wire.  The stranded wire may be a little easier to work with and is the best wire if you are on a budget during the time of installation, but keep in mind that it may need to be replaced in five years as it does seem to be more prone to corrosion and it is a more fragile wire to work with.  The Petsafe systems will come with stranded wire although solid core wire is available for these systems when specified and works just as well with those systems.  Also, the 500 foot spools of stranded wire only come in 20 gauge.  The solid core wire will come in 18 or 20 gauge as well.  It is a little more difficult to work with but it does seem to be more durable, less corrosive,  and stronger.  It is said that the solid core wire should last about twice as long as the stranded wire.  Most of the Innotek 20 gauge dog containment systems will come with solid core wire.  

When you are looking at the differences between the 18 and 20 gauge wire let me give you some guidelines to use. 

Use 18 gauge wire if you fall within any of the following categories:  burying the wire in rocky soil or rocks, if you are not going to bury the wire at all, if you have a lot of trees or vegetation, or if you have larger than five acres.

Use 20 gauge wire if you fall within any of the following categories:  burying the wire in loose sand or clay soil, if you plan to put the wire next to a fence, if you have few trees or vegetation, and if you have an area less than five acres.

To recap,  for the most part, your dog containment systems and extra wire spools will come with either 18 or 20 gauge wire and either stranded or solid core wire.  The 18 gauge wire is stronger and more durable than your 20 gauge wire and your solid core wire is going to be stronger and more durable than your stranded wire.  You can find dog containment systems that will come with the gauges discussed and the wire types discussed.  Use the guide above to select the right type and gauge for your purposes.  

One last important note to mention.  Do not mix your types of wires.  Keep 20 gauge with 20 gauge, solid with solid, and etc.  Mixing the types and sizes of your wires can result in your system not functioning properly.

The dog containment systems that we carry on baddogsupplies.com come in 18 and 20 gauges.  We also offer the 18 and 20 gauge 500 foot extra wire spools.  As always, if we don't have it, let us know about it.  I hope this was useful information for you and good luck on your dog containment system quest!

What is the difference between in-ground dog fences (aka electric dog fences) and wireless dog fences?

So you are in search of a dog containment system?  If this is the first time you have looked for a dog containment system to keep your dog or dogs safe then you may be confused by the whole in-ground dog fences and wireless dog fences.  So, lets see if I can clear that up for you just a little. 

As I stated, dog containment systems can be in-ground or electric dog fences or wireless/WiFi dog fences.  In-ground dog fences work by using a boundary wire that you will have to install around the perimeter that you want to keep your dog in or out of.  The wire that you put down will form a loop around a certain area.  The wire itself will come in different sizes or gauges and it will transmit a radio signal that will be picked up by the collar that your dog or dogs must wear.  There are different settings that you can use but generally, the collar will pick up a signal when your dog gets too close to the perimeter and then the dog will get a correction if they still get closer to the perimeter.  These systems are very versatile in that they can be shaped to almost any or every yard whether small, large, odd shaped, or not.  That is one of the reasons that makes the in-ground dog fences so popular.  The only downfall is that you do have to do a little work to put the wire in the ground around the perimeter.

Wireless dog fences on the other hand are much easier to set up and are portable and many times more cost effective.  In fact, many of them can be used indoors or outdoors if they come with a wireless receiver.  Wireless dog fences create more of a circular boundary around a central area.  The downfall to having wireless dog fences is that they tend to have imprecise boundaries that can sometimes move from minute to minute.  Not only that, but because they do tend to have the circular boundary if you have an odd shaped yard, you probably will not get the perimeter coverage you are looking for.  The other thing regarding the wireless dog fences is that sometimes obstructions such as trees, slopes in your yard, or metal objects can interfere with the correct functioning of the systems. 

So, I hope I have summed up the pros and cons of the different dog containment systems to include wireless dog fences and in-ground dog fences.  The in-ground dog fences remain to be the most popular.  I would still highly recommend that you do your homework and find the right dog containment system for the area you are looking to cover.  We do have a wide range of wireless dog fences and in-ground dog fences at baddogsupplies.com.  If you have other questions or are searching for something we don't have, just let us know.  We would be happy to help in any way we can to find what works best for you.

 

How to Select Wireless Dog Fences

If you are searching the market for wireless dog fences then you are probably coming to the realization that there are a wide variety of wireless dog fences out there to choose from.   So, how do you know which of the many wireless dog fences will work for you?  What I have done here for you is try to break down some of the facts about wireless dog fences so you can make an informed decision on what will work best for your pet and in your situation.

 One thing you want to look at is how much area you are looking to cover.  In other words, what is the size of the area you are looking to keep your dog contained within?  If you have a very large area you are looking to cover then you need to make sure you select one of the wireless dog fences that has a longer range.  A couple of longer range options might be the Perimeter Technologies Wire Free/Wi Fi Dog Fence or the D.E. Systems Border Patrol:  GPS Containment System.  A couple of other great options with a little smaller range but still a great coverage area would be the Petsafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence or the Petsafe Wireless Fence.

Another thing you want to consider is how many dogs you are going to be using this for.  Many of the systems have the capability to work with at least two if not more dogs.  So, you want to keep that in mind while searching for wireless dog fences.

Of course, if you are looking for a dog containment system that will cover a larger area and need a dog containment system for multiple dogs, then you are going to have to pay a little extra for a good quality system. 

I have provided some basic information for what you should look for with wireless dog fences but I still highly recommend that you do your homework and check the different reviews on each system and then get the best system for your situation.  The good news is that all of these systems are very easy to install and even easier to use!  We have a variety of wireless dog fences and dog containment systems at baddogsupplies.com so come on over to our website and check us out and even if you don't buy one of our systems, I hope that you have found this information very helpful.  Come back often in the future for more information on other products and useful information in general. 

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Well, we have survived the Fourth of July with our dogs but summer is still here in full force.  As we already know, many people across the county are feeling the effects of record high heat.  So, during this hot summer let us not forget about our four legged friends and try to keep them comfortable as well.  I have included some tips here on how to keep your pet comfortable, safe,  and cool this summer.  First, make sure that your dogs have access to plenty of cool, fresh water at all times.  If you are going to be out and about with your pet then make sure you grab an extra water for them.  Be aware that just as the hot asphalt burns our feet, it can burn the pads of their feet as well so try to walk them only in the grass or dirt.  Please do not ever leave your dog in a vehicle.  As we have heard many times, it does not take long for a parked car to heat up fast and leaving a window down slightly does very little if anything for the dogs while they are in the car.  Avoid strenuous exercise or long walks during the heat of the day and maybe only go in the early mornings or evenings when the sun goes down.  If your dog shows signs of excessive panting, disorientation, and obvious paleness or graying of the gums then they could be suffering from heat exhaustion and you should act immediately by submerging him or her in cool water or by placing ice packs on her neck and contacting your vet right away.  You can help keep your dog cool by always providing shade for them while they are outside.  There are many products available such as fans that clip to their crates or cooling mats which can also help them stay cool.  If your dogs have to stay outside this summer then please follow some of these tips and remember that we do sell a variety of dog containment systems, in-ground dog fences, wireless dog fences, and electric dog fences that can assist you in keeping your dog in an area safely in your yard that offers the most protection from the sun and heat.  Visit us at baddogsupplies.com for some of these products as well as others for your dogs.  Be safe, and keep your dogs safe as well this summer.

What are the advantages of wireless dog fences?

One of the biggest advantages of having a wireless dog fence or in-ground dog fences is that they are not actually a fence at all and instead they use a radio-signal device that will transmit a signal to a collar worn by your dog or dogs once they come close to the perimeter by emitting a sound and then a slight shock once the pets cross the underground wire.   This is a very convenient system to have, especially for people that need to keep their pets within one area or out of another area but cannot put up a traditional fence either because their homeowners association does not allow it or because they don't have the time or money to do so.  This system is also much easier to install and maintain then your traditional fences which is another great plus.  There are even dog containment systems for indoors.    So visit us at baddogsupplies.com and check out our selections of pet containment systems to include in-ground and wireless dog fences.  As always, if we do not have what you are looking for then shoot us over an email because chances are we can find something that you want or need. 
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Ok.  So I just wanted to post and let people know about a product that we have added to our website, baddogsupplies.com.  We have added bark collars.  Now I want people to understand that these are good if you are just beginning to train you dog, or if you have a dog with already developed habits. I want peoplel to understand first that when it comes to addressing your dog and their barking habit, realize first that God created them to bark. Barking is their only way to orally communicate.  Unfortunately, we also live in a society in which we may have family, friends, and/or neighbors or not so keen on our dogs god given talents, lol.  So, in those cases, we have tools to help you train your dogs and their barking habits with our bark collars.  So, check out our selection and see if there is something you might be able to use and if not let us know and we can try and find what you are looking for.  We are always looking for new products and new suggestions here at baddogsupplies.com. 

Ok.  So I am trying really hard to get this thing going here.  Next is going to be trying to make this page look more like something I would do rather than your very generic page.  Who knew this would be so much work, lol?  I don't know about anyone else but, with 4th of July just a day away and everyone in the neighborhood setting off their own fireworks every night this week, my Shepard is not a happy camper, lol.  If I can get a picture of her hiding under anything she can find I will try to post here.  What a perfect time for those pet fences to prevent our beloved dogs from running away when they are trying to get away from the fireworks.  Ok, I am going to get off from this part so I can work on the other parts of this site, lol.