Back Yard Only

This is another common layout, but probably the least used. This is a  backyard only layout.  The drawback to this design is that it does not effectively contain your pet if it were to run out a front door or garage.  There is usually no savings to the customer with this design.  The most common misconception is customers think because they are doing just the backyard than it should cost less to have installed.  In fact, there is usually just as much wire to be installed with this option (if not more) as with any other layout.  Since the wire begins and ends at the transmitter, the installation consists of two parallel wires, running approximately 3'-4' apart.  The wire basically has to double-back to the transmitter.  This can reduce your pets backyard freedom another 8' with this design.