SD-3000: This is a specialized unit for containment that incorporates a remote trainer as well. In typical Innotek style, it has progressive correction, Run Thru Prevention, field adjustment, etc. It does have a battery operated collar receiver, but the batteries are commonly available. Because it has a battery replaceable receiver, it is not truly waterproof. The remote trainer can communicate with the collar receiver for up to 150 yards, with 4 separate correction levels, and tone option. A great one dog unit.

Basic Contain and Train Systems.

Collar Receiver
The largest break thru is the new Innotek collar receiver. These advanced small receivers are integrated into the collar. This collar receivers contour to the curved surface of your dog’s neck for a perfect fit, as opposed to all of the other receivers which are basically a square box. The new collars also perform an entire self diagnostic, fantastic. This is the only collar receiver which will let you know if it has been fit correctly to your dog’s neck. Hands down the number one reason that dogs walk over the containment wire and leave the safety of the containment is poor collar fit. That problem has now been corrected. This collar also features an advanced Long Lasting Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, Not Cadmium, not Nickle Metal Hydride, but advanced Lithium Ion, so the charges are quick (1-2 hours) and they long lasting. The collar is recharged on a small recharging station, which can be placed anywhere. This collar receiver also features a battery indicator light; green is greater than half a charge, yellow is less than half a charge and red means recharge now.Over the past few years, collar receivers have been getting smaller. Large receivers are approx: 2 ½ inches wide by 1 ¾ inches high by 1 ½ inches deep. That makes them a bit large for dogs under 20 Lbs. The microline collars are approx: 1 7/8 inches wide by 7/8 inches high by 7/8 inches deep. That makes them suitable for dogs as small as 15 Lbs. However, many people are looking for containment systems for dogs under 15 Lbs. It is not fair to say that these collars are suitable for dogs under 15 Lbs. That is a decision that only the owner can make. Will they work? Yes. Will the collar receiver be too big? That is a judgment issue for the owner. Hence, we recommend that you use those measurements in comparison to your dog or cat and then make your own decision. But remember, there are no other systems available with smaller collar receivers. Is the weight of the collar receiver important, in practicality? No. These collar receivers weigh between 1 ½ ounce and 3 ounces. They are extremely light, so light that you will commonly see your dog carrying toys, bones or sticks that weigh many times more.

Receiver Perfect Fit
The number one reason that your dog walks over the wire and leaves the safety of the containment area if poor collar fit. Innotek has now fixed that problem. The Innotek Premium Ultra Systems IUC-4100, IUC-4200, IUC-5100, and IUC-5200 come with the new advanced collars. These collars will automatically let you know if the collar is kit correctly to your dog. This is the ultimate in safety for your dog. We highly recommend it.

Receiver Ready Test
It is important to know that your products are working properly, weather it is a car, a cell phone, an airplane, proper function is mandatory. The Innotek Ready Test feature is on the collars which come with the IUC-4100, IUC-4200, IUC-5100, and IUC-5200. Ready Test collars will automatically perform a self diagnostic assuring you that the collar is functioning properly. Ready Test when combined with Perfect Fit provides your dog with safety and you with comfort. We highly recommend that you review these 4 systems.

Rechargeable
The best thing to ever happen to containment systems. The best rechargeable batteries are Lithium Ion. Lithium Ion batteries last longer, and charge quicker than any other rechargeable battery available. Lithium Ion batteries do not develop a memory and will last well beyond the life time of your dog. Lithium Ion Batteries are only available from Innotek in the IUC-4100, IUC-4200, IUC-5100 and the IUC-5200 systems. The overall dollar savings are obvious, making these systems the most popular available, and least expensive, far outselling conventional battery replacement systems.
Proprietary batteries can be a huge pain as they are not commonly available. Frankly, any battery replaceable system requires that you pay almost $30.00 extra per dog per year, plus the time to get them, and the hassle of replacement. In this day and age, almost all household battery operated systems are rechargeable. Now containment systems are as well. The internal rechargeable battery never needs replacement and lasts beyond the life of your dog. These rechargeable containment systems, the SD-2100 and SD-2200, use Nickle Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH). NiMH batteries do not develop memory issues, and can be recharged as often as you want.

Waterproof Collar Receiver
Most collar receivers are now waterproof. Waterproof means that the collar receiver can be submerged in water and will not be damaged. If the collar receiver is not waterproof it is water resistant. Water resistant means that the collar will not be damaged if exposed to rain or snow, but it should not be submerged. Clearly waterproof collars are the best.

Run Thru Prevention
This is a patented technology by Innotek. If another system says it has Run Thru Prevention, ask again, it does not. All the Innotek models, IUC-4100, IUC-4200, IUC-5100, IUC-5200, SD-2000, SD-2100, SD-2200, SD-3100, SD-3100, have Run Thru Prevention. The RF-3004V does not. However, there is some run thru prevention built into the RF-3005V and RF-3006V systems. Both of these systems will progress the correction from a low setting to a high setting, yet the jump is quick and only to the highest level, and does not slowly ramp up as the Innotek systems do. Run Thru Prevention is as important for smaller dogs as it is for medium and large dogs. It offers the security that every pet owner wants.

Maximum Coverage
The SD-2000 and the SD-3000 can cover a maximum of 5 acres. All the other systems can cover up to 25 acres. This means that the systems have the power to cover and contain a dog in that maximum size. Is this important? Only if you are planning to contain more than 5 acres. All the systems come with 500 feet of wire, enough to do just under ½ acre.

24/7 Protection
24/7 Battery Back Up protection is only available on the IUC-4100, IUC-4200, IUC-5100, IUC-5200, SD-2100 and the SD-2200. It is powered by common AA batteries and can operate the system in the event of a power outage for up to 40 hours. Is it important? This feature was incorporated in these systems in early 2003, yet we have received numerous emails and calls from customers praising 24/7, stating how it helped contain their dogs in a power outage. It is one of those features that you only miss if you didn’t have it. From a safety perspective, you can never be too safe.

Lightning Protection
The PetSafe units do not come with internal lightening protection. Internal lightening protection is basically a breaker inside the transmitter that is blown if the outside wire is struck by lightning, hence protecting your household wiring. We recommend that with the purchase of a PetSafe system you use an external lightening protector. The Innotek systems all have an internal lightening protector. In the vast majority of cases, the transmitter will be destroyed if struck by lightning, and you will need a new transmitter. So for maximum protection use an Innotek system with internal lightening protection and an additional external lightening protector. Lightning strikes are not covered by the manufacture's warranty.

External Lightning Protector
This is a separate unit which protects the transmitter from damage if the system is struck by lightening. It is included in the Innotek IUC-4200, and SD-2200, but needs to be purchased separately with all other systems. It is recommended for all PetSafe systems and for all systems which are installed in high lightening parts of the country.

Warranty
All manufacturer warranties are the same. One full year of warranty and then lifetime on parts. Some of the Innotek Sport Collars have a 3 year full warranty.

Potted Collar Receivers
This refers to the electronic receiver box that is on the dog's collar. Potting refers to protecting the internal electronic components. This protection is done by injecting a soft foam when the collar is assembled. The soft foam then hardens, covering and "potting" the delicate internal components. This protects the internal components if the collars if dropped or heavily used.

FCC Approved
All Containment Systems operate on a citizen's band wavelength and therefore need to be FCC approved. All Innotek and PetSafe systems are FCC approved.

Wire Gauge
Gauge relates to the diameter of the wire.The larger the wire the more power it can deliver.

Miscellaneous
There are a variety of other features mentioned on a variety of Internet Sites, this site as well. By in large, most if not all of these features are incorporated into PetSafe and Innotek systems. Many of the features mentioned are of no direct use in choosing the correct containment system, and regretfully many of those features are more hype than practical. We have chosen to represent PetSafe and Innotek products. Between these two manufacturers there is not a need to hype. They are the two most respected manufacturers and account for almost 100% of all pet containment systems sold. Because of quality there products are proudly represented by the top retailers in the US. There are no other manufacturers that can say that.