What is the distance that it is still affective?
1311299
My two dogs (dobies) get within about eight feet of the wire. They get no closer, even when there's someone at the gate. I have around 1 1/2 acres surrounded by the fence. Not sure if that's what you need. The other answer addresses how large an area can be enclosed.
1311300
The in ground fence is good for up to 100 acres. If the dog runs through the fence, the shock only lasts for a couple feet. If your dog does run out, you will need to turn up the shock to avoid this issue. Usually once they start getting shocked they will run back in permitted area. There is a beep prior to the shock that notifies the dog once they are close to being shocked. I have 3 dogs on this fence and usually after first shock, they do not try again. The closest they get is to the beep and then back off. Never had a dog run out but I did test for my own knowledge...
1032045
I can't remember exactly how long since l am not in front of it but its not very long. 3 feet maybe at the most.
82631
It does sense movement to the side - Not sure how far - at least 3 ft. I absolutely Loved this for the 3 days that it worked! Even though Ad says Outdoors - The paper work says INDOORS ONLY ! ! ! On day 3, I had it outside, and there was a misty rain for 2 min. and the light never worked again.
1223990
It's not quite that far, but no. I'd prefer it closer, as well, but it's held up great since purchase otherwise.
842220
I have used this a couple of times for birds at a feeder. The distance was about 8 feet. Small birds like chickadees triggered it at that distance. I haven't used it for anything farther than that. I hope this helps.
1450027
As far as from the ground, it sits at a reasonable distance. However, the unit is very small.. Much smaller than I had anticipated. My next chiminea will be larger.. I advise to buy a larger one.
1751947
The range is at least a few miles. I had a guy drive to a nearby store that was a few miles away, and he was able to stay in constant contact. Pretty impressive!
1458726
I'm not at home right now so I can't measure the distance for you but I will say NOT far enough. I'm living with it but my mouse always needs to be reset because it is too far under the desktop. Like I said it is livable, but certainly not ideal. I hope this helps.
99496
The answer would be relative to what you are comparing soft or hard too. However, I would say it is a medium touch, in that I have felt lighter and harder.
535478
I've gone as far as 20ft, but some of my friends say they have gone even further. I use mine with my cell phone, so there's really no need for me to go far.
1676836
I'm not sure, I haven't tried to compare it...there aren't any hills where I live. :) I can say that overall it has been accurate and I'm really happy with it.
388186
I feel like it's not far. I'm ok in the house and outside the house as long as I'm on the side where the room is but if I go outside of the house I can may be take it out about 20 feet to work. I have not tried the channels yet as that is suppose to give more distance
2114624
We have had it as far away as probably 80 feet but I don't know how far it will actually go
1351464
Around 30 minutes from what I remember, or less. Been a while since we've used it.
125844
The distance is about 6 inches, but this mechanism did not work out for us. It does not clamp on tight enough (whether the base is stationary or on the move). I was very displeased with this product as I expected it to have a firm grip.
1645597
You can set the distance that it will activate. You use a button & just turn it for closer or farther activation.
2200397
I would say ?yes, its not only the distance, but what is between the space, lite or heavy metal ,etc. I would try it?