Perimeter Technologies Ultra Dog Fence
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- Independent Correction Levels
- Soft Collar Contacts
- Compact Design
Cons
- Not Rechargeable
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$299.95
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The Perimeter Technologies systems have a couple of neat features unique to Perimeter. But, glaringly they lack a rechargeable collar battery.
Perimeter Technologies is the child of a group of ex-Invisible Fence engineers and executives. Perimeter has built three interesting features into all it’s inground systems.
The Perimeter dog fence “comfort contacts” are softer, rubber like contacts for the dog collar where it touches the dog’s skin. We like anything that makes the collar more comfortable for the dog, after all most dogs will spend a long time wearing it.
The Perimeter Technologies systems also have some sort of electronics that compensates for changes in the wire temperature (tempcheck) and for changes in the condition of the wire (wirecheck). From our testing these don’t seem to do a whole lot, but we will take their word for it that they make some small improvement in the consistency of the boundary line.
The “ultra” models let you change the frequency to avoid interfering with a neighbor’s system which can be a problem if they lay their boundary wire too close to your property line.
The Perimeter systems also have a more elegant design than anything else available. The collars have a pleasing oval design and control box a nice small rectangular profile.
There are four different models available with the Perimeter systems. The models labeled “deluxe” models include twisted wire (which they call FastTrak) and a lightning protection module. The models labeled “ultra” let you change the correction levels and the frequency that the system uses. The “ultra” models are only slightly more expensive than the “basic” models that only have a single correction level and are the ones to get.
The glaring absence is a rechargable collar battery. Instead you are stuck with the Perimeter Technologies proprietary battery. The silver lining is that the battery has a decent life of about four months.
Summary: Solid system with some nice new features, we only wish it was rechargeable.
If you found this site useful, please consider purchasing your Perimeter system through our online store. Our price on the Perimeter Dog Fence systems is the lowest price that Perimeter allows anyone to sell the unit and includes free shipping.
The Perimeter Technologies systems have a couple of neat features unique to Perimeter. But, glaringly they lack a rechargeable collar battery.
Perimeter Technologies is the child of a group of ex-Invisible Fence engineers and executives. Perimeter has built three interesting features into all it’s inground systems.
The Perimeter dog fence “comfort contacts” are softer, rubber like contacts for the dog collar where it touches the dog’s skin. We like anything that makes the collar more comfortable for the dog, after all most dogs will spend a long time wearing it.
The Perimeter Technologies systems also have some sort of electronics that compensates for changes in the wire temperature (tempcheck) and for changes in the condition of the wire (wirecheck). From our testing these don’t seem to do a whole lot, but we will take their word for it that they make some small improvement in the consistency of the boundary line.
The “ultra” models let you change the frequency to avoid interfering with a neighbor’s system which can be a problem if they lay their boundary wire too close to your property line.
The Perimeter systems also have a more elegant design than anything else available. The collars have a pleasing oval design and control box a nice small rectangular profile.
There are four different models available with the Perimeter systems. The models labeled “deluxe” models include twisted wire (which they call FastTrak) and a lightning protection module. The models labeled “ultra” let you change the correction levels and the frequency that the system uses. The “ultra” models are only slightly more expensive than the “basic” models that only have a single correction level and are the ones to get.
The glaring absence is a rechargable collar battery. Instead you are stuck with the Perimeter Technologies proprietary battery. The silver lining is that the battery has a decent life of about four months.
Summary: Solid system with some nice new features, we only wish it was rechargeable.
If you found this site useful, please consider purchasing your Perimeter system through our online store. Our price on the Perimeter Dog Fence systems is the lowest price that Perimeter allows anyone to sell the unit and includes free shipping.
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Do any of these systems accomodate dogs that are different sizes? (I.e. a 30 pound Beagle and a 60 pound lab)
Thanks!
ADMIN – Hi Nichole,
if you use any of the ultra models (Perimeter ultra or Perimeter ultra deluxe) you can have independant correction levels that you could use with your Beagle and Lab.
I have two dogs a 20 lb miniature schnauzer and a 23 lb boston terrier mix, I really only need the system for the mini schnauzer. I am torn between the perimeter system for the collar design and the innotek 2100. My neighbor has the invisible fence system installed but only a small portion of our yard in connected. I can’t find many reviews on the perimeter system. Can you give me more info?
ADMIN – Hi Sharon,
The Perimeter Technologies inground is a really good system. The reason it is not so prominent as say the Innotek’s and the PetSafe is that the price is a bit on the high side and the unit is saddled with a proprietary battery. For the same price you can get say an Innotek IUC-2100 and have a similar system that is rechargeable.
The two really strong points are the collar and the ability to switch frequencies. The collar is really small and light! The system itself can work on different frequencies that you can adjust at the base station. This makes it a great choice where the neighbors have a system and you could get interference. Most of the time, you can just use a different frequency and avoid the interference issues.
My neighbor and I would like to set up our fences with some overlap – so the dogs can play in the their own yards, and can play together in the overlapping side/back yards. Is this possible if we use different frequencies, or does is still cause a problem if the fence wires cross each other?
ADMIN – Hi Liz,
If you set them at two different frequencies, there should be no interference between the two systems. But, the frequencies are close, so you could get some beeping (but no correction) with the signal from System A accidental getting detected by Collar B. This would be very confusing for the dogs, so I would avoid doing this.
One idea, would be for you to do one big boundary around both yards. I am not sure if that configuration makes sense for your situation, but that would let the two dogs play in both yards.
is this collar waterproof??
ADMIN – Hi Adriana,
The Perimeter Ultra collar is indeed waterproof. The Perimeter and the SportDog SDF-100 are generally considered to have the best waterproofing.
Is the Ultra system a good system to use with small dogs? I have an 8lb Yorkie. I’m trying to decide between this system and the PetSafe Small Dog. I like that this system has a cloth collar that is still small and it’s a bit cheaper.
ADMIN – Hi Allison
With a dog under twelve pounds, they will be happier with the PetSafe Little Dog. Although it has a nice small collar, the correction levels on the Perimeter are set too high for an eight pound dog.
Hello,
I would like to get your opinion. I live in the country so there will be no interferance with neighboring systems. I have a nine pound chihuahua. I just want to protect him from roaming to the road. I am wondering which system would be best. The petsafe little dog or the perimeter technologies. And which collar would be the best fit? Thank you so much for your informative web site!
ADMIN – Hi Nikki,
With a dog under 12lb, I prefer to use the PetSafe Little Dog. The size of the collar will be fine on either. But, the correction levels on the PetSafe are lower and more appropriate for a small dog. The Perimeter is a good system, but everything but the lowest correction level is going to be inappropriate for your dog, and even that lowest level may be too much.
I don’t understand why I would need the twisted wire. What is it for? and does it help?
ADMIN – Hi Sean,
The twisted wire is used in some layouts to join the loop to the
transmitter. This twisted section is not active and will not correct
the dog if they go over it. For full details on the twisted wire, see
here.
We already have the Platinum Invisible Fence Microlight which uses the R21 collar and it works fine with my 11 lb. poodle (we turned the shock level all the way down). We rescued an 8 lb. poodle last week and I need another collar that is compatible with our Invisible fence. I was told the Perimeter collar wasn’t appropriate for my 8 lb. dog. Do I have to pay $289 for another Invisible Fence R21 collar or is there another compatible collar that would work for my new little guy?
ADMIN – Hi Cheri,
Unfortunately, the Perimeter Technologies nor the generic Invisible Fence collar we sell are going to be compatible with your fence if it is an 800 series Invisible Fence model. The generic collar we sell works with the older series of fences.
We have an 8 year old lab who has had the run of the neighborhood for 6 years. She has become more protective of the kids lately. She feels it’s necessary to “fight off” all dogs in the neighborhood while they are contained in their yard. I may be forced to get rid of her, but I’m interested in this fencing system. She is about 50 lbs, but her age concerns me the most. Are older dogs that have been free to roam, more difficult to train on this system?
ADMIN – Hi Erica,
Age is not as big a factor as breed and temperament. You shouldn’t have any issues with your Lab. Lab’s do well on our systems and I believe your dog would do well on an Innotek 4100. If you’re concerned about needed the option of higher correction levels, the best unit is the PetSafe Stubborn Dog. But again, an 8 year old Lab is probably not going to need a fence that strong.
Would the perimeter technologies collar work with a Sport Dog fence? The Sport Dog fence suits my brother’s needs with his lab and we have neighbors with fences so the Perimeter Technologies fence would be our choice. I would like to have our springer spaniel wear her collar at my brother’s house. Could that even work with the 30 lb difference in dogs?
Hi Tracy,
The Perimeter Technologies dog fence collar does not work with a Sportdog fence. But, the new SportDog SPF-100A lets you switch frequencies like the Perimeter, so you should be able to use it where you have neighbors with fences.
The size difference should not be an issue, because the SportDog lets you set different correction levels for each dog.
Hi, I installed the Perimeter underground fence. For 2 months my lab stayed in it fine. Then one day the power went out on the unit and he got out. Ever since then he continues to run through it. I have increased the charge to 5. I have put new batteries in the collar. I have put a new collar on him. I tested the collar at 1 and it gave a small shock fine. I put the long prongs on the collar and tightened the collar. I am running out of options. Do I need to shave his neck or put on an additional collar? I have spent a lot of money and time and effort on this fence and I want to give it every opportunity to work and every opportunity for him to stay in it! Can he wear 2 collars? Any ideas? I am desperate.
I really appreciate any advise you can give.
ADMIN – Hi Debra,
When the dog goes through does he react? If not, my suspicion is that the collar is not on quite right and he is not getting the correct. You can go back to the short prongs, but when you put the collar on you need to move hair out of the way and make sure you can see the prongs actually touching the skin. Then tighten the collar so you can get two fingers under but not more.
Shaving works to get a good fit, but is rarely necessary. You can thin out his undercoat a little with scissors, but even that should be unnecessary for a lab.
I would also make the boundary a little wider (at least temporarily) and go back and do a bit more training. (Dog on a long leash, let him wander over either on his own or being tempted by some distraction, let him get the correction (while you yell NO, NO, NO), and then pull him back and praise him)
We could put a second collar on the dog, but for a lab I don’t think that would be necessary. The correction on a Perimeter Fence is more than enough to get the attention of a Labrador.
I have a 7 month old beagle. We live in the country and our dog is an “outside” dog. I don’t know where to start with a fencing system. Our objective is to keep our dog in the perimeter of our 3 acre yard. My concerns are price, ease of installation, waterproof-ness. and size for our situation. What are your recommendations?
ADMIN – Hi Stacey,
For a beagle, I would recommend our premiere fence, the Innotek 4100. It has a sleek, rechargeable collar; a benefit we enjoy. The base fence cost 299.95. You’ll need 3 boundary wire kits ($89.85) to have enough wire to cover 3 acres. Installation is light to moderate depending on which layout you choose. The collar is waterproof, but the wall transmitter will need to installed where it’ll be safe from the wind and rain. For further installation concepts, please check out this useful link to get a good sense of the scope of work necessary to install a dog fence: http://www.dogfencediy.com/installation/
We have a one year old great dane (over 110 pounds) that is going over a four foot chain link fence, 11 year old lab (weighs between 89 – 100 pounds) has never gone over the fence and the two year beagle (weighs 20 pounds) does not bother attempting the fence. What do you recommend to keep the Great Dane away from the fence. Thank you, Cindy.
ADMIN – Hi Cindy,
Hi Cindy,
The PetSafe Stubborn would be a good choice for the Great Dane in your situation, because if you one day have trouble with the Lab or the Beagle then you can add a smaller collar for them. The PetSafe Stubborn is one of the stronger collars available and is good for large guardian type dogs like Great Danes that sometimes need a little more correction.
LIKE THE IDEA OF THE SOFTER,SMALLER AND MORE COMFORTABLE COLLAR,ESPECIALLY FOR OUR 20LB ITALIAN GREYHOUND.HIS “BROTHER” IS A 50LB BLOODHOUND CORGI MIX.BATTERY ISSUE ASIDE,THIS SEEMS LIKE A GOOD FIT FOR THE TWO WITH THE INDEPENDENT CORRECTION LEVELS.ANY INSIGHT AND INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS,
PHIL
PS
ALMOST FORGOT,I AM REFERING TO THE PERIMETER TECHNOLOGIES ULTRA DOG.
Admin-Hi Phil,
The Perimeter Technologies Ultra is a good system. The collar is very comfortable with a nice cloth brand. The system also offers independent correction levels. We think Perimeter Technologies is a great choice and the system will work perfectly for your Italian Greyhound and Bloodhound.
we live in a very large farm and even though I have installed an electric wire fence in the dog compound (2 acres), three of my ten dogs are running out and are causing big problems,like killing my chicken and my lambs! what would be a more secure way of keeping them in!!!
ADMIN – Hi Vanda,
Dog containment fences work a little differently to a livestock electric fence. The dog wears a collar that picks up when they get near the boundary and corrects them. Unlike an electric fence, the dog does not need to actually contact the wire, they just need to get near it. This makes it more effective, because a dog cannot dodge the wire and get through. The containment fence is combined with a few weeks of training, and you condition the dog to think that they should stay inside their designated yard.
Until you have the dogs contained, you want to secure them with a line. Once dogs get in the habit of escaping, and pursuing livestock it gets harder to train them out of the habit, so we want to stop reinforcing the behavior immediately.
We are moving to a new home and trying to pick an underground wire system for our 4 year old Great Pyrenees. We are a bit worried of the system working as he is very strong and fast (especially when chasing after deer, birds, etc.) although he is really a gentle giant and is scared of the silliest things as well (like flies.) We thought about getting the “stubborn” dog system but think maybe instead will go with the Innotek IUC-4100 or Perimeter Tech Ultra Deluxe Plus Comfort. Are there any differences between the two systems besides rechargeable batteries? The Perimeter appealed as it seems to be very light weight and comfortable as opposed to other systems.. We would be okay spending the amount the Innotek costs but wonder what else you get for the $100 difference in price. Do both systems respond the same way when the dog crosses the boundary? What height do the systems cover (as our dog can jump very high)? Also looking at the Perimeter system what are the differences between the deluxe plus comfort vs. just deluxe system? It’s only a $6 difference. Thanks for any advice and feedback you may have!
ADMIN – Hi Christina,
You can set how wide the boundary zone is for all systems by adjusting a dial on the control box.. For a Pyrenees, I would make the boundary at least five feet wide on either side of the boundary wire. If you were particularly concerned about jumping, you could make it wider.
The Perimeter collars are indeed a little smaller and the system is a good one. The Innotek adds a few extra features like the collar fit detection (to let you know when the collar is fitted correctly) and the battery backup.
The “plus comfort” adds a different type of collar probe that is meant to be more comfortable on the dog’s skin. It is less of an issue for long hair dogs like Pyrenees that have a thick woolly coat.
If you were looking at cheaper options than the Innotek, take another look at the PetSafe Stubborn. It is also a good system, has a stronger correction that would be useful on a Pyreness, and unlike the Perimeter it uses a regular 9V battery instead of an expensive proprietary battery.
I have 4 dogs.. 2 jack russells, one Heeler (40lbs) and a beagle/bulldog mix (35lbs) How do we do this, these dogs have been on a farm all their lives and don’t have any understanding of cars other than the long driveway into my home.
i know you need to buy the same collars matching the fencing frequencies
Admin- Hi Jeanne,
A great system for all four of your dogs will be the PetSafe Deluxe System with three extra Deluxe collars bundled in. The PetSafe Deluxe system offers independent correction levels; therefore, you will be able to set the correction levels for each dog on the collars themselves.
I am interested in getting a puppy/young lab. We are fenced on three sides, the fourth side has an opening of about 15 to 20 feet into the neighbor’s yard. How do I determine what is necessary for a puppy (that I don’t have yet!). We are on a tight budget but obviously we need something since my neighbor’s yard is not fenced at all.
How does the system work? What is actually put underground? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
ADMIN -Hi Lori,
If you are just blocking off a small area, consider using one of these outdoor pods instead of a full system.
You would just run a short wire loop that goes across the opening, then doubles back on itself six feet apart. (Like this Single-Side Dog Fence layout)
The wire you bury along the boundary gives off a signal, and when the dog gets too close the collar that the dog wears gives them a correction. With some training, the dog learns not to go near the system boundaries.
I currently have one beagle/hound mix (40 lbs) and getting another coonhound (50 lbs). We have a fenced yard, but it’s only 4 feet high. Very easy to jump over, and one of the dogs likes to dig. We plan on leaving them outside in the cooler months. The Innotek SD-2100 looks like it would do well for us, but the collars are not waterproof. I didn’t even think about this until I saw this system. Do you have a recommendation? The fenced area in our back yard is only about .3 acres.
ADMIN – Hi Erin,
With those two dogs it would be useful to have a system that would let you change the correction level. The PetSafe Stubborn would be a good choice for a less expensive fully waterproof system. The Innotek IUC-4100 would also do a good job but is a little more expensive.
I currently have an invisible fence system that I moved from another property. It is no longer functioning and signals a wire break even though the wire is intact and all connections were re-spliced. It also continues to signal a break with a test loop wire and an RF choke. I have concluded that I need to replace it.
I have two dogs and I purchased a perimeter brand 2nd collar for the second dog which worked well when the transmitter functioned. Can I therefor use a perimeter brand transmitter to use with my existing collars? The wire covers an area that may be 6 or 7 acres with 12 gauge wire. If I cannot use the perimeter fence due to the area covered or if it is not compatible with my existing collars, what would you recommend?
ADMIN – Hi Derrick,
I presume you have the Invisible Fence compatible Perimeter collars. They unfortunately will not work with a regular Perimeter system – they are made only for use with Invisible Fence systems.
Happy to make a recommendation, what kind of dogs do you have (age, weight, breed, temperament)
My neighbor has an Innotek system and I am considering buying the Perimeter system. My question is how close can the wires from the two systems run in parallel. We have a driveway that ends at our property line and the space between our driveway and my neighbor’s house is not too big. Can the two wires run within inches of each other or would the systems interfere? We don’t want to restrict his space or cut into our driveway if possible since it’s rather long.
ADMIN – Hi Laura,
If you have a dual frequency system like the Perimeter, you should be able to put the wires right next to each other without creating any interference between the two systems.