Innotek RECHARGEABLE IN GROUND PET FENCING SYSTEM | 
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| Brand: Innotek
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $153.99
You Save: $66.00 (30%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 30918
Media: Misc.
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 6
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 6 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 12 x 8 x 6
MPN: SD2100
Model: SD-2100
UPC: 762964181064
EAN: 0762964181064
ASIN: B00068K9P2
Release Date: November 20, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Rechargeable in-ground fencing system keeps pet safely in yard | | • | Run-through prevention; 24/7 built-in battery backup; 25-acre range | | • | Boundary self-check with audible and visual wire-break alarms | | • | 500 feet of wire and training DVD included; collar fits neck sizes 8 to 21 inches | | • | Measures 1-7/8 by 1-2/7 by 1-1/6 inches; limited lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
Safety and Style! The Innotek Rechargeable In-ground Pet Fencing System is our newest full-featured system with a redesigned transmitter that fits any decor. The new microline collar is totally waterproof and looks slimmer and shapelier on your dig. Boundary self-check with audible and visual wire break alarms give you the peace of mind that it's working. The built-in batter back-up keeps the system working even when electricity fails - an Innotek first! Our FREE Professional Training Support program and DVD virtually guarantees your satisfaction. Transmitter fits standard household outlet. Features: Transmitter with battery back-up and wire break alarms. Patented run-through prevention offers secure, reliable containment. Microline waterproof rechargeable collar with recharge reminder. Multiple levels adjust to fit your dog's temperament. Reflective collar strap for added safety at night. Can be expanded for yards up to 25 acres. 500' 20 guage wire included.
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Delivered with defective collar, but Amazon took care of it! June 4, 2008
I installed this around my house for my 2 small dogs. The installation was easy as I had an edger to cut a line in the grass and used a shovel to cut into the ground at an angle, then lifted the ground and shoved the wire in. Although I only used about 3/4 of the roll of wire, there were not enough flags so I had to buy extra flags at a local pet store. If you have any kind of sizable area (5000 sq. ft or more), the wire may be enough, but think about ordering EXTRA FLAGS.
Installation and hooking up to the control unit was relatively easy and took about 4 hours with edging, wire installation, and flag insertion. I installed the fence in a "square" area around my property, crossing my driveway at an expansion joint (concrete driveway). The control unit is mounted in my garage.
I'm currently training according to the included CD, which is a critical part of successfully using this type of fence. The collar unit is just the right size for my 15lb shihtzu, but is slightly big for my 9lb chihuahua...I wish they made more streamlined/smaller collar units that work with this system, but after reading reviews of other systems and how often batteries had to be replaced (proprietary, nonetheless), I thought having rechargable collars would be much more convenient.
I ordered this package and also an additional collar since I have 2 dogs. The collar that came with the package was DOA, but the extra collar I ordered worked right out of the box, even though it was low on charge. The instructions stated to charge the collar for at least 14hrs initially. I had the defective collar on the charger for almost 20 hours, and it would not take a charge (green light didn't blink on the defective collar, but working collar was blinking red indicating low charge). I reported this to Amazon, and they sent out another whole package with next day delivery at no charge, and I swapped out the collars. Thanks Amazon, although you could have just sent out an extra collar package and I could have swapped it with that instead, saving you on shipping costs!
What could be better?
1. More flags
2. Containment area setting (how close to the wire before collars "fire") isn't very precise...at minimum the collar will fire 2-3" from the wire, anything more than minimum setting it will fire 12" from the wire...not very precise.
3. More streamlined collars/smaller units
4. Only 2 settings for shock level...low is too low, high is too high (I tested it on myself, not my dogs since we're only training without shocks at this time).
5. Installation instructions could be more descriptive.
With that said, for the price, this system is a pretty complete package and installation should be easy for those do-it-yourself types.
 Effective but not perfect September 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product has been effective in keeping our dog contained within our 6' wooden fence. The product states it has run through prevention technology but this feature will not prevent the dog from running over the wire. Overall I have been very satisfied with the product.
 Innotek's Defective Product Return Policy is very poor January 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The fence works fine except that the collar didn't stay charged very long. After owning the fence for 3 months, I called Innotek to exchange the collar and I had to pay $18 to have them send me a new one. I don't get credited when they recieve my defective collar! Absolutely ridiculous. I will never buy from them again because of this.
Not for "runners" or long-haired dogs... March 15, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Here's the deal with this product...I think it would work OK, but only under certain conditions. First, you have to have the time and patience to train your dog not to go near the boundary. Of course, if you can do that, you might not need this system at all. The second thing is, if you dog has a thick coat, this product may not work. Even after ordering the longer contacts specifically designed for long-haired dogs, it was still hit or miss. And...if your dog runs at the boundary, he or she can easily run right through the shock zone. No matter what the company says, the system simply cannot respond quick enough to beat a fast dog to the punch. Again, all of this could probably be eliminated if you have a very trainable breed. If you have a breed that is very independent minded, such as the dogs we have, I suggest putting up an old-fashioned fence...which I'll be doing this weekend.
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