Comments on: Perimeter Technologies Basic, Ultra & Deluxe

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:40:14 +0000

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.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:05:17 +0000

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)

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:13:24 +0000

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.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:05:48 +0000

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.

By: Jeanne Delmonego

Jeanne Delmonego — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:13:26 +0000

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.

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:47:39 +0000

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.

By: vanda

vanda — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:46:10 +0000

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.

By: PHIL

PHIL — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:32:09 +0000

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.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:03:53 +0000

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.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:29:17 +0000

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/