I don’t want the most expensive, but the most reliable. One of my dogs, lovely as she is, is much more prey driven, and that’s why I’m researching my options. Thank you for the info and advice! It’s greatly appreciated! 😊
My pleasure, I’m happy to help! The inconsistent boundaries that some of the technology out there are known to have, can make the training process for your dog very difficult. Prey drive can be challenging to control and does take a little more time to overcome when training your pup to ignore those types of distractions. You can be successful if you’re willing to put in the nessecary training time, along with using a reliable fencing system.
I just looked them up and they are $300+ tax. They are well worth the money and reliable. My niece bought a cheap one and it shocked the dog and her, that's why I don't like cheap ones.
Just like heavy cloud cover, dense wooded areas with thick tree tops will hinder the GPS signal. The wireless option will work as long as metal objects are not in the area. The wireless options only project up to around 100’ from the transmitter. So if you’re wanting the most reliable, while giving your dog the most play room, I suggest the wired system. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
I want to “fence” off the various campsites I visit. Some off grid. I worry about my GSD who will initially react to dogs passing by. I use an ecollar but I need an electric fence for obvious reasons. I like wire fences. Besides tripping over it what reasons are there for not laying wire around campsite.
You can temporarily tack the wire down using landscape staples to help keep it from being a trip hazard. Other than the hassle of laying it out at every campsite, I don’t see any other down sides. Especially if you prefer the wired over the wireless fence options.
Hey there @georgewashington938. The wire isn’t required to be buried. It’s just ideal to keep the cable out of site and out of the way. The wire supplied with the system is heavy duty and can withstand the elements. You can certainly run the wire however you like. Just don’t fish it though metal conduit as metal can suppress the signal. If you run it up onto a fence, I would fish it through a short section of pvc pipe at the bottom where it comes out of the ground and onto the fence. This way you can weed eat without hitting the wire. Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions
@@outdoorpetsolutions thanks for the thorough and prompt response. Have you noticed a difference in trigger range based on the transmission wire being underground or above ground?
I live on a 2 acre property but have no close close neighbors, what budget friendly option or best choice would you choose. (I have a husky Shepard mix) so with his high drive from the Shepard and him being a husky, he’s an escape artist.
I would suggest the OPS1000. It’s the same system I install professionally for my customers here in Nashville. It can cover up to 5000 feet of wire and offers 30 levels of correction levels to help train dogs of all types. Here’s a link to order yours. Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
I have a Perimeter in ground system. I had lightening hit last night and my alarm started sounding on my unit. This is the second time I've lost signal and it's a nightmare trying to locate the break! I have dug the wire up in several spots and dragging a long piece of copper to connect to check for continuity. I'm getting too old for this.
I understand your frustration. But with the right tools, it’s an easy fix. Here is a video where I walk you through how to quickly find the break. How to find a break in an Underground Dog Fence / Electronic Dog Fence / In-Ground Dog Fence ua-cam.com/video/xLVyaJlM93Y/v-deo.html
Very helpful video, Adam. I'm trying to figure out what to use to saw out an existing expansion joint in my driveway to lay the wire in. I have angle grinders as well as circular saws. Your thoughts? And should I use a standard masonry blade? My driveway is about 20 feet wide. Dry cut or wet? And what type of sealer should I use after laying the wire? Thanks very much!
Hello there handy Andy! I have a video that walks you through how I cross concrete driveways. You can check it out here. How to install an In-Ground Dog Fence in concrete driveway ua-cam.com/video/Z8nf8_09VTE/v-deo.html I would suggest using a circular saw with a concrete diamond blade. But you can also use an angle grinder. Dry cutting works just fine. Depending on the color of your driveway, I have three different sealants that I like to use. Let me know what type of Drive you have whether it’s gray concrete, red aggregate, etc. and I’ll send you the link to the sealant that I like to use.
Oh, and be sure to subscribe and hit the bell icon so you’ll know when new helpful videos are posted. And be sure to check out the other videos on my channel for more great information.
@@handyandy2112 My pleasure! Here is a link to the caulking I like to use for Gray Concrete. www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-10-1-fl-oz-Gray-Paintable-Latex-Caulk/3025076
Hello Willowtree! Any dog can learn to run through an electronic fence if the proper fence training is not followed through. Dogs respect their boundaries because they have been trained to do so, not because of the correction or how long the correction is delivered. The OPS1000 does offer Advanced Run Through Prevention: The system can detect how fast the collar, and subsequently the dog, is traveling towards the fence. In a fraction of a second the collar will automatically increase the correction intensity to ensure your dog stays safe at home. However if your dog learns that it is ok to run through the fence, the system will stop correcting once they have exited the field width. You can also increase the size of the field width to provide more correction distance if needed. But remember, training is the key to successful containment. Here is a video where I go into more detail about the training. Any dog can use an in-ground fence, except one! Watch till end! - How to install in-ground fence. ua-cam.com/video/xbi-v0VUY70/v-deo.html
I’ll always suggest a wired fence system over the wireless and gps fences because of its consistent reliability. The OPS1000 is commercial grade and would be your best option. Here’s a link to get yours. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
We put a new water well in our front yard and now are getting extreme interference when the pump kicks on. Its so bad it makes the controller think there is a loop break. Have you had to deal with this type situation before?
I have not experienced that scenario before. However it may have to do with a couple of possibilities that can easily be fixed. Which brand of fence are you using? Is this a completely new water well? Or did you simply replace the pump? Is the fence wire running inline with the electrical that is running the water pump?
@@outdoorpetsolutions I am using the Petsafe Stubborn Dog. Same cheap one you referenced in your how to detect a break video. This is a new water well that was added after our fence was put in. The loop was damaged when work was done and I reran a section that encircled the well. It does run within 15-20 feet of it but not inline and perpendicular to it. In the past I have used their RFA-590 wire break locator and had good luck with it. I am using the 22 gauge wire. With the locator everytime the pump kicks on there is crazy interference coming out the speaker, and the controller beeps loop break at the same time.
It’s odd for the wire break alarm to sound every time the pump kicks on. There maybe a loose splice where you reran the wire. If you’re using 22 gauge. That’s a pretty thin wire. If you used wire nuts, you may have over twisted the copper and have a slight break that for whatever reason comes apart when the pump kicks on and then reconnects. I’d first double check the spices. Here’s a link to a video where I show you the best way to splice the wire. ua-cam.com/video/vMgmsNtsT6M/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Yes it can! As long as you use a high quality cable. Such as what I include in the OPS1000. Here is a video where I show you a couple of ways to quickly install the cable. ua-cam.com/video/ZydUjfVzqDg/v-deo.htmlsi=h00cJSgyIzBSvAIP
I have a full fence and he diggs under it If i install the in groud fence and your dog is digger is he going to be able to dig the wire and chew it or he won't be able to get close to wire
The dogs won’t be able to get to the underground wire. The system pushes the dog away from the wire. The distance it pushes the dogs back is adjustable as well.
This guy sorts through it pretty well! I will be going with the burried wire. One main reason for this is that i dont want to subject my family to a constant radio signal 24 hours a day, i dont know how people are alright with this?
The buried wire is going to definitely be more reliable but your reasoning regarding radio signals is flawed. There are radio signals surrounding you every second of every day. Unless you are 100+ years old, you have ALWAYS been surrounded by man-made radio signals. This is not to mention the electromagnetic radiation we are constantly being subjected to from the sun and other celestial bodies all the time.
Hallo was fence drifting 40 feet, the fence set up in the road. My dog was reacting good to warnings. This thing started giving emergency corrections, shocks, on my front porch. Took the prongs off I'll let it take just in case. Infuriating I want the dog to want to go to my door.
Actually if you’re just needing to create “no-go” areas inside your home, the best to go with is a wireless indoor pet barrier. Here is a link to order one. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/pawz-away-indoor-pet-barrier Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions
I don’t want the most expensive, but the most reliable. One of my dogs, lovely as she is, is much more prey driven, and that’s why I’m researching my options. Thank you for the info and advice! It’s greatly appreciated! 😊
My pleasure, I’m happy to help! The inconsistent boundaries that some of the technology out there are known to have, can make the training process for your dog very difficult. Prey drive can be challenging to control and does take a little more time to overcome when training your pup to ignore those types of distractions. You can be successful if you’re willing to put in the nessecary training time, along with using a reliable fencing system.
I love my Petsafe wireless fence, easy setup and my dog was very easy to know where the boundaries are
How much was it?
I just looked them up and they are $300+ tax. They are well worth the money and reliable. My niece bought a cheap one and it shocked the dog and her, that's why I don't like cheap ones.
How’s the GPS work with wooded/forested land? That’s why I’m leaving mining towards wireless.
Just like heavy cloud cover, dense wooded areas with thick tree tops will hinder the GPS signal. The wireless option will work as long as metal objects are not in the area. The wireless options only project up to around 100’ from the transmitter. So if you’re wanting the most reliable, while giving your dog the most play room, I suggest the wired system. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
I want to “fence” off the various campsites I visit. Some off grid. I worry about my GSD who will initially react to dogs passing by.
I use an ecollar but I need an electric fence for obvious reasons.
I like wire fences.
Besides tripping over it what reasons are there for not laying wire around campsite.
You can temporarily tack the wire down using landscape staples to help keep it from being a trip hazard. Other than the hassle of laying it out at every campsite, I don’t see any other down sides. Especially if you prefer the wired over the wireless fence options.
Does the wire have to be placed underground? Can it be tucked into areas already present and attached to those decorative knee-high fences?
Hey there @georgewashington938. The wire isn’t required to be buried. It’s just ideal to keep the cable out of site and out of the way. The wire supplied with the system is heavy duty and can withstand the elements. You can certainly run the wire however you like. Just don’t fish it though metal conduit as metal can suppress the signal. If you run it up onto a fence, I would fish it through a short section of pvc pipe at the bottom where it comes out of the ground and onto the fence. This way you can weed eat without hitting the wire.
Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions
@@outdoorpetsolutions thanks for the thorough and prompt response.
Have you noticed a difference in trigger range based on the transmission wire being underground or above ground?
Nope. The signal field is adjustable. So no matter how you install it, you can fine tune the field as you need.
Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions
I live on a 2 acre property but have no close close neighbors, what budget friendly option or best choice would you choose. (I have a husky Shepard mix) so with his high drive from the Shepard and him being a husky, he’s an escape artist.
I would suggest the OPS1000. It’s the same system I install professionally for my customers here in Nashville. It can cover up to 5000 feet of wire and offers 30 levels of correction levels to help train dogs of all types. Here’s a link to order yours.
Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions
www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
I have a Perimeter in ground system. I had lightening hit last night and my alarm started sounding on my unit. This is the second time I've lost signal and it's a nightmare trying to locate the break! I have dug the wire up in several spots and dragging a long piece of copper to connect to check for continuity. I'm getting too old for this.
I understand your frustration. But with the right tools, it’s an easy fix. Here is a video where I walk you through how to quickly find the break. How to find a break in an Underground Dog Fence / Electronic Dog Fence / In-Ground Dog Fence
ua-cam.com/video/xLVyaJlM93Y/v-deo.html
Very helpful video, Adam. I'm trying to figure out what to use to saw out an existing expansion joint in my driveway to lay the wire in. I have angle grinders as well as circular saws. Your thoughts? And should I use a standard masonry blade? My driveway is about 20 feet wide. Dry cut or wet? And what type of sealer should I use after laying the wire? Thanks very much!
Hello there handy Andy! I have a video that walks you through how I cross concrete driveways. You can check it out here. How to install an In-Ground Dog Fence in concrete driveway
ua-cam.com/video/Z8nf8_09VTE/v-deo.html
I would suggest using a circular saw with a concrete diamond blade. But you can also use an angle grinder. Dry cutting works just fine. Depending on the color of your driveway, I have three different sealants that I like to use. Let me know what type of Drive you have whether it’s gray concrete, red aggregate, etc. and I’ll send you the link to the sealant that I like to use.
Oh, and be sure to subscribe and hit the bell icon so you’ll know when new helpful videos are posted. And be sure to check out the other videos on my channel for more great information.
@@outdoorpetsolutions Thanks for the fast reply!! I have gray concrete. I subscribed and hit the like button, should have done that earlier. 🙃
@@handyandy2112 My pleasure! Here is a link to the caulking I like to use for Gray Concrete. www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-10-1-fl-oz-Gray-Paintable-Latex-Caulk/3025076
If my dog makes it past the underground wire will she still be zapped while outside the marked wire? Or is she free when she passes through.
Hello Willowtree! Any dog can learn to run through an electronic fence if the proper fence training is not followed through. Dogs respect their boundaries because they have been trained to do so, not because of the correction or how long the correction is delivered. The OPS1000 does offer Advanced Run Through Prevention: The system can detect how fast the collar, and subsequently the dog, is traveling towards the fence. In a fraction of a second the collar will automatically increase the correction intensity to ensure your dog stays safe at home. However if your dog learns that it is ok to run through the fence, the system will stop correcting once they have exited the field width. You can also increase the size of the field width to provide more correction distance if needed. But remember, training is the key to successful containment. Here is a video where I go into more detail about the training. Any dog can use an in-ground fence, except one! Watch till end! - How to install in-ground fence.
ua-cam.com/video/xbi-v0VUY70/v-deo.html
Tried Halo 3 for 6 weeks then built a fence.
What's best brand so I can one and done it
I’ll always suggest a wired fence system over the wireless and gps fences because of its consistent reliability. The OPS1000 is commercial grade and would be your best option. Here’s a link to get yours. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/diy-dog-fence-kit
We put a new water well in our front yard and now are getting extreme interference when the pump kicks on. Its so bad it makes the controller think there is a loop break. Have you had to deal with this type situation before?
I have not experienced that scenario before. However it may have to do with a couple of possibilities that can easily be fixed. Which brand of fence are you using? Is this a completely new water well? Or did you simply replace the pump? Is the fence wire running inline with the electrical that is running the water pump?
@@outdoorpetsolutions I am using the Petsafe Stubborn Dog. Same cheap one you referenced in your how to detect a break video. This is a new water well that was added after our fence was put in. The loop was damaged when work was done and I reran a section that encircled the well. It does run within 15-20 feet of it but not inline and perpendicular to it. In the past I have used their RFA-590 wire break locator and had good luck with it. I am using the 22 gauge wire. With the locator everytime the pump kicks on there is crazy interference coming out the speaker, and the controller beeps loop break at the same time.
It’s odd for the wire break alarm to sound every time the pump kicks on. There maybe a loose splice where you reran the wire. If you’re using 22 gauge. That’s a pretty thin wire. If you used wire nuts, you may have over twisted the copper and have a slight break that for whatever reason comes apart when the pump kicks on and then reconnects. I’d first double check the spices. Here’s a link to a video where I show you the best way to splice the wire. ua-cam.com/video/vMgmsNtsT6M/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Can the transmitter wire be placed above the ground?
Yes it can! As long as you use a high quality cable. Such as what I include in the OPS1000. Here is a video where I show you a couple of ways to quickly install the cable. ua-cam.com/video/ZydUjfVzqDg/v-deo.htmlsi=h00cJSgyIzBSvAIP
Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll be ordering the same 1000 soon.
I have a full fence and he diggs under it If i install the in groud fence and your dog is digger is he going to be able to dig the wire and chew it or he won't be able to get close to wire
The dogs won’t be able to get to the underground wire. The system pushes the dog away from the wire. The distance it pushes the dogs back is adjustable as well.
This guy sorts through it pretty well! I will be going with the burried wire. One main reason for this is that i dont want to subject my family to a constant radio signal 24 hours a day, i dont know how people are alright with this?
The buried wire is going to definitely be more reliable but your reasoning regarding radio signals is flawed. There are radio signals surrounding you every second of every day. Unless you are 100+ years old, you have ALWAYS been surrounded by man-made radio signals. This is not to mention the electromagnetic radiation we are constantly being subjected to from the sun and other celestial bodies all the time.
um wifi
Buried wire fences are giant radio antennas FYI.
Cell signals ,wifi., radio am/fm tv signals. Think how many signals are around you every second of the day.
Hallo was fence drifting 40 feet, the fence set up in the road. My dog was reacting good to warnings. This thing started giving emergency corrections, shocks, on my front porch. Took the prongs off I'll let it take just in case. Infuriating I want the dog to want to go to my door.
That has been the case for most folks using the GPS dog fences. Underground wired dog fencing is the way to go for consistency.
I just want a small, low cost unit to keep my dog off of a large carpet in my house. I guess the wire type would be best.
Actually if you’re just needing to create “no-go” areas inside your home, the best to go with is a wireless indoor pet barrier. Here is a link to order one. www.outdoorpetsolutions.com/store/product/pawz-away-indoor-pet-barrier
Adam- Outdoor Pet Solutions