Features

Overview: The PetSafe YardMax In-Ground Fence (PIG00-11115) keeps your dog safely with a boundary that you set. The system includes the transmitter, a rechargeable receiver collar, 500' of 20-gauge boundary wire (enough to cover between 1/3 and 1/2 acre), 50 boundary marking flags, surge protector, and installation accessories. With additional wire (not included), the system is expandable up to 10 acres.

System Design: The buried wire creates a boundary for your dog. Your dog's receiver collar detects the radio signal traveling through the wire, emitting a tone and vibrating as it nears the boundary. If he continues to approach the boundary, the collar will deliver a safe Static Correction, which will persuade him to stay within the containment area. The type and intensity of the correction is adjustable. The YardMax In-Ground Fence is effective for pets 5 pounds and up.

Pawz Away Compatible: You can customize your pet's boundaries by creating additional barriers with PetSafe Pawz Away products. These barriers can keep your dog away from flower beds, decks and stairs, trash cans, and other small areas. Pawz Away barriers are wireless, and work with the YardMax receiver collar. Compatible Pawz Away products include:

• Indoor Pet Barrier: ZND-1000, ZND-1200
• Outdoor Pet Barrier: RFA-378, PWF00-11923
• Mini Pet Barrier: PWF00-14040, PWF00-13665
• Threshold Pet Barrier: PFW00-14406, RFA-514

Installation: Burying the boundary wire is most effective way of installing the In-Ground Fence system. The wire should be buried approximately 1-3 inches deep. You can also attach the boundary wire to an existing fence. The fence transmitter should be installed in a dry, well ventilated, protected area. The boundary wire should also be connected to the included surge protector. The boundary flags should be placed short of the boundary wire, and approximately 10' apart, to create a visual warning zone for your pet. The kit comes with a 500' spool of direct burial boundary wire, enough for approximately 1/3 acre. Additional 500' spools are available for purchase, if needed. You can also use heavier gauge wire between 14 and 20 gauge, if desired. Here is the amount of wire required based on the size of the area:

System Modes: The YardMax system has 2 modes: YardMax and Traditional. You can choose the mode via the Mode Selection Switch on the side of the transmitter. In YardMax mode, the Warning Zone begins at the boundary wire to give you up to approximately 30% more usable yard space. The Traditional Mode Warning Zone begins before the boundary wire. You can determine the width of the Warning Zone in either mode by adjusting the dial on the transmitter between 1 and 10. The Correction Area in YardMax mode extends well beyond the Warning Area, creating the impression of an endless boundary. The Traditional Mode Warning Area is only as wide as set by the Boundary Width dial.

Receiver Collar: The Receiver Collar comes with two short contact points that touch the neck of your dog. Longer contact points (supplied) may be needed for dogs with long or thick fur. The waterproof collar fits dogs with neck sizes from 6 to 28 inches, and can be trimmed to fit. The receiver is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. The battery charges in approximately 2-3 hours, and each charge can last up to 3 months. The receiver collar will emit a Warning Tone when your pet enters the Warning Zone. If he continues into the Correction Zone, the collar will deliver a Static Correction (if set to Level 2 or higher). The Receiver Collar's response levels include:

Training: It is important to properly train your dog after installing the YardMax In-Ground Fence. This should be done gradually, in short, but frequent, 10-15 minute sessions over several days, in order to achieve success. The training outline includes five phases: