(By Dogtra)
When installing an electronic fence, it is very important to follow the directions that come with your system. The information below is to be used as an overview and to show you some configuration options. Since every property is different, every fence is different. All the electronic fence companies have great customer service and have people on stand by to help answer any questions you might have in installing your fence. Before you start, just make sure you have the right tools, the correct system for your needs, and enough flags and boundry wire to create your fence. Click here to see a table of the amount of wire needed for your system based on size.

The fence wire must make a continuous loop around your property for your system to operate. The signal is delivered from the terminal of the transmitter, through the fence wire, back to the other terminal on the transmitter. When this is accomplished, the wire continuity light will emit a constant red indicator.

"The wire should be buried approximately 4-6 inches into the ground, or deep enough to protect it from being damaged by any machinery or dug up by your dog. (The wire does not have to be buried in order to work.)"

Wire Placement
CAUTION - Before you install your fence wire, contact the utility company to mark the utility lines on your property before you begin digging. Be sure to test your wire layout above ground before permanent installation begins.

Carefully choose the areas in which you want to contain your dog. A diagram may be helpful in predicting unforeseen obstacles. (Please refer to the diagrams below.)

IMPORTANT!
When creating a Front Boundary Only, Fence Front Yard Only, or Front Boundary with Existing Fence type of e-fence system, THE TWO PARALLEL E-FENCE WIRES MUST BE 6-10 FEET APART to avoid any signal interference. *Please note, the diagrams are not drawn to scale.

Single loop systems must keep 6-10 feet of distance between the wires as well. Keep wires ~ 6ft. apart to avoid signal interference.

Front Boundry Only		Fence Front Yard Only
Basic Loop with Garden		Front or Back Access
Front Boundary With Existing Fence