When dog owners order from us, whether Innotek or Petsafe electronic dog proof fencing, it comes with standard 500 feet of 20-gauge wire. If the included wire is not enough for the larger area, dog owners can easily expand the wire boundary by buying additional wires. In addition to 500 feet of 20 gauge wire, all of our offered dog proof fencing systems have 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 dog owners use 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 dog proof fencing units 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. If dog owners want an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with the system, we offer a WIREUPGRADE option, which can be purchased with any containment system. Please see dog proof fencing wire guide to determine the proper gauge of wire for the use. Remember, 18 gauge wire cannot be purchased from the local pet store or pe supply catalog.

Use 20-Gauge if:
» For smooth, loose soil or clay
» If laying the wire next to a fence
» The yard has few trees or vegetation.

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