This is my second experience using a in-ground electric fence. I got this one to replace my years-old many-times-damaged line.***First - very important*** If you have a very stubborn, prey-driven, or over-zealous dog, this fence alone will not be enough to stop them. Do NOT depend on this fence as a stand-alone containment system. The fence works by shocking the dog when it gets to near or past the line. The shocks increase in intensity when your dog is in the no-go zone. You can increase the shock strength, but once your dog has run though the zap-zone, crossed the boundary and is out of range to be shocked further, the fence is ineffective. Also, the dog must have the collar on to trip the line and the collar must be charged. Regularly inspect your collars and your line.Your dog may be easy to train and stay in the perimeter forever after the first few shocks - or your dog may be like mine and regularly check the fence by entering the warning zone to see if it is active. I know right away when the fence is down because Pooch is in my vegetables. Be aware of the limitations of this system.I use the fence as an deterrent to keep my dog away from the actual wooden fences around my property and out of my garden area and it has worked very well as long as the fence has been active.I suggest several things to avoid trouble later. It's a hassle upfront, but if you run your wire though some kind of tubing before burying it, you can save yourself a lot of time having to troubleshoot and find a break later on. I made the mistake of putting the line directly in the ground when laying my first line. Inevitably the line will break in someplace and then you have to go searching and make a repair since the fence won't work if there is a break in the system.This kit has everything you need, short of the tools and the pet. Since this set comes with 2 collars, you have the flexibility of adding another pet or having a backup collar if the battery in one is dead. You can also purchase collars separately if you have more animals. If your wire will be plugged in outside, I also recommend buying housing to protect the loop/transmitter from the elements.Great fence. I am happy enough with the system that I chose to go with their fence again to replace my old fence....

This kit comes with everything I needed besides a way to dig the hole for the cable. I have experience with these fences so that’s helpful. The first time I ever had to install an underground wire and set up I did find a very nice selection of DIY videos online. I will also say that after pricing out how much a professional was going to charge, I decided I had to learn how to do it myself. I have never regretted it and it’s not nearly as intimidating as it can look at first. At least that’s how I felt the first time.I like that this set comes with a surge protector. Although a surge protector is optional, I think it’s important to protect a unit that’s so important to my dogs and my peace of mind. I have my surge protector and transmitter plugged into a garage outlet.My dogs were used to the training from before so I just had to put up flags and I verbally reminded them that there was electric fence in this new location. I am sure they didn’t understand but it felt important to keep them in the loop. The flags are very durable and last a long time as long as you don’t hit them with the mower (which I accidentally did a few times).The collars are very lightweight. The weave is tight and the material is thick enough that it doesn’t wear quickly. Each module has two electrical tips and there are choices of long and short ones. I have a beagle and a Labrador and used the short for both of my girls. They were both very quick learners and only the beagle will push the limits to make sure her battery is still working. Smart little girl. This is also where the test light tool is invaluable! Otherwise you have to listen and/or test the collar yourself which I am sure the company doesn’t recommend. Although full disclosure, when I set my collars, I find it important for me to understand what it feels like. If I am subjecting my dog to something then I want to know exactly what I am asking of them and if it’s reasonable. It’s certainly a deterrent but if other dogs are like mine, the training was enough for them to be satisfied to not push it to the limits again. I do like that it warns the dogs before emitting any sort of correction. Also what I like about the collars is that they are waterproof. The dogs can wear them while playing in their doggie pools and the sprinkler with no negative consequences to pup or the unit.I will say that whenever I have had questions I have found customer service to be very friendly. They are available to answer even the most simple or complicated questions. This is a product that has been well thought out and delivers the service it sells. The comfort in knowing my girls are ‘free’ to roam safely is completely worth the time of training and money for the system....

I had been having issues with my goats hoping the 3 ft fence surrounding my property and also getting into my garden. I purchased this and use the collar that came with it, but also bought 2 aditional stubborn dog collars. The Billy goat NEEDED the stubborn collar. The wire itself is a pain to bury if you don't rent the machine locally. After repeated digging up by my dogs, who are not using this, I have decided to keep my wire above ground in a cheap PVC to protect it from breaks and mark the boundary. It took the goats 2 days to figure out what was going on. They eventually decided that there was nothing of value outside of the area, and they do not test the boundary anymore. If the wire breaks it is really easy to patch until you get a more proper repair, just wrap the bare ends of the broken sections back together and check your loop light is turned back on....

This was a great purchase! Worked right away on my dog. He was a barker and this changed him instantly.

Awesome product, I have one already for my other dog, that's why I bought a second one.

Like the quick response from the dogs. Both have already learned from their experience withthe collars.