Features
February 2003 Issue
Underground Electronic Containment Systems for Your Yard
Electronic containment systems (aka fenceless fences) may be convenient for dog owners, but they are not safe for dogs.
There is no question that underground electronic containment systems are immensely popular. They are readily available in pet stores, online, and from most pet-supply catalogs. They have become as common as fleas, and no wonder – for as little as $125, the responsible pet owner can let Fido play on up to five acres, an area that would cost thousands of dollars to fence otherwise. For just another $100, an owner can purchase a system that promises to fence up to 25 acres; extension kits cost $50 per half-acre, for a total of $1,500 for the full 25-acre capacity.
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