Innotek and Petsafe dog fencing systems from Dog Fencing 4Less, come with standard 500 feet of 20-gauge wire. The provided wire is enough in most cases; but for those who want to expand the coverage of your containment, additional wires are available for purchase. 50 marker flags and two wire splices are also included in each dog fencing kit.

WIRE GUIDE:

Size of Yard	Length of Property Line	Extra Boundary Needed
Between 1/2 and 1 Acre	Between 500 and 1000 feet	1
Between 1 and 3 Acres	Between 1000 and 1500 feet	2
Between 3 and 5 Acres	Between 1500 and 2000 feet	3

Use Only Burial Approved Boundary Wire

Always remember that the gauge of wires has nothing to do with their longevity. But if you want to have a long-lasting dog fencing system, use only waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core. Burial Approved Wire are proven to be more durable and efficient.

Should I Use 18-gauge or 20-gauge wire?

Manufacturers design and build their containment systems to use 20 gauge wires. . We ship all of our containment systems with Premium, Heavy-duty, 20 Gauge Wire but a WIREUPGRADE option can also be arranged. If you want an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with your system, which can be purchased with any containment system. Please see below to determine the proper gauge of wire for your use. Remember, 18 gauge wire cannot be purchased from your local pet store and cannot be found in some pet supply catalog.

Use 18-Gauge if:
» Rocky soil
» You are installing your wire above ground
» Your yard has many trees

Use 20-Gauge if:
» You have smooth, loose soil or clay
» You are laying your wire next to a fence
» Your yard has few trees or vegetation.