There are many different types of PetSafe Fences to suit different dogs and different containment areas. This can be a little confusing, so in this article we will summarize which PetSafe fence is the best for any given situation. We will look at the area you want to cover, speed and ease of use and your dog’s temperament.

The wireless fence is the simplest and easiest to use, and you can read more about by clicking on wireless fence.

You can get an indoor and outdoor PetSafe fence, and you can get an outdoor fence which is either wireless or uses a wire. The first decision is a very straightforward one, and that is to decide if you want an indoor or outdoor fence. If you want an indoor fence then you go for a wireless fence, if you want an outdoor then there are a number of items to take into consideration.

The 3 outdoor models to evaluate are PetSafe standard fence, the deluxe model and the stubborn dog fence. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Now we can look at their strengths and weakness.

Independently Minded Dog

Only dogs who are difficult to train or have a high pain threshold need this collar. However, it is not for small dogs as the dog has to weigh at least twenty lbs. You will find it difficult to find a more potent invisible fence in the stores. The standard basic of the shelf box allows you to stake out an area a 1/3 of an acre. You can invest in more wire to cover an area up to ten acres.

PetSafe Fence – Deluxe

When looking at a PetSafe fence you should start here as it will cater for most dogs and most back yards. You can cover an area up to 25 acres so making it a lot more versatile than either the stubborn or standard fence. You must take note that to use this PetSafe fence your dog must be at least eight pounds in weight and 26 weeks in age.

PetSafe Standard Underground Fence

The PetSafe standard fence has the smallest collar and has been designed for the smallest dog, in fact, it is so small it can be used for cats as well! The reason it can be used on larger felines and small pet dogs is because of the weight of the receiver collar which is only 1.2 oz. However, please note that the furry friend should weigh five pounds and over. With the standard PetSafe fence you can contain an area up to 10 acres but remember the original kit comes with only enough wire to cover a 1/3 of an acre so you will need to purchase additional wire to extend the area.

Wireless Fence

A wireless fence can throw up a boundary up to 180 ft in diameter from where the transmitter is located. If you want to increase this area then you can buy another transmitter which doubles this area. If you want simplicity and very fast setup then go for the wireless fence, if you need to cover a very large area, and you want a specific shaped boundary then you need the underground fence.

To understand how a wireless fence works then check out www.squidoo.com/Wireless-Fence