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Best for Hunting/Hiking Dogs
Wire loops or radio signals are fine if you’re at home or in a single location. But if you’re on the trail hunting or hiking, then you need the expanded range, mobility and pin-point accuracy of a GPS invisible fence. From GPS leader Garmin, this system allows you to track the whereabouts of up to 20 dogs (or party members), and create geo-fences to alert you when they stray or trapped their prey up a tree.
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Best for Small Dogs
The weight and shock level of some collars make them more appropriate for larger dogs. The PetSafe Stay and Play invisible fence is designed for dogs as small as five pounds. With additional features such as water resistance and easy re-entry, this is a great system to consider for that adorable mini-Houdini.
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Best Solution for Custom Shapes
Twisted strand wire nullifies the signal area around the wire without breaking the connection with the rest of the fence. You can use it to extend your invisible fence inward without creating a barrier that triggers your pet’s receiving collar. Once the wire run reaches an interior obstacle, like a swimming pool or flowerbed, simply switch back to regular straight wire and you can create an inner barrier as well. This allows the invisible fence to take on a doughnut shape, and allows for customizable boundaries throughout your yard.
This wire isn’t an all-in-one kit, but a useful accessory to a DIY invisible fence. It’s also worth noting that you can also create this effect by hand twisting a length of wire onto itself. But the pre-twisted wire is a great time saver, especially for longer runs.
