Cat Fence Systems: Outdoor Freedom Without the Risk

Why Use a Cat Fence System?

Cats are curious, agile, and excellent escape artists. Whether they’re scaling a fence, leaping to a tree, or slipping through gaps, keeping them contained can be challenging. Our electronic cat fences provide a proven solution that:

• Prevents escapes safely and humanely

• Lets your cat enjoy the outdoors unsupervised

• Eliminates the need for visible barriers like catios or cat rollers

• Works on large gardens, driveways, and varied terrain

• Offers full flexibility for property layout

Trained over 20,000 pets in the UK
Used by cat owners since 2003
Lightweight, waterproof collars (only 30g!)

“Our two cats now enjoy the garden freely, and I no longer worry about them escaping. Brilliant service and training support!”
— Anna, Sussex

Catio or Cat Fence: Which Is Better?

While catios are growing in popularity, they can be bulky, expensive, and restrictive. Cat rollers can deter climbing—but only from certain surfaces. Our system offers a catio alternative that:

• Requires no visual structure

• Covers any garden size

• Doesn’t block access to the full garden

• Costs less than most bespoke cat enclosures

Much of the information on our web site relates to dogs but cats can and are safely contained using the hidden pet fence systems. With cats we only use the System 1200+ which is supplied with the lightweight R7m receivers– weighing only 30g they are small enough and light enough for all breeds of cats.

Out cat fences differ from traditional netting and roller cat fences as they are suitable for all shapes, sizes and terrains and give the owners to keep the cat safe out areas as well as within a designated boundary.

Escaping cats are an increasing issue. They can not only be injured themselves, but cause significant damage and injury to native wildlife. Their prey drives are almost impossible to control and are under constant scrutiny by wildlife preservationists. Cat enclosures work well but are awkward, unattractive and costly.

How Does Our Cat Fence Work?

Our system creates an invisible boundary using a discreet buried wire and lightweight receiver collar. If your cat approaches the boundary, the collar gives a gentle warning beep followed by a mild static sensation if they proceed. This teaches them to stay safely within the set zone.

How Do I Train My Cat to the fence?

Our unique cat training programme offers a simple stress free and safe approach. We cannot offer the same training for cats as we do for dogs as a cat’s personality differs dramatically. Cats will rarely walk on a lead and do not accept verbal training in the same way that we use for dogs, so why should their training be lead orientated? Their movement is different and, therefore, so should their training programme be different. Our training programme takes into account cats natural curiosity, movement and mentality and has been tailored to suit a cats personality.

The typical cat training is done completely off lead as leads usually scare and threaten cats. Also, we prefer to disassociate the owner from the process.

The system is installed around the boundary with careful consideration of the cat’s abilities to escape. Visual permanent landmarks are used for the cat to be able to easily identify the boundary.

After the system is installed, cat training begins using an indoor unit. The outside system is not activated for about 2 – 5 days while the cat adjusts to and learns the system on the indoor unit.

Professional or Self-Installation Cat Fence Options

Cat fence training is simple and effective but does require the owner to be a voyeur in order monitor the cats progress. DogFence can either install your system, set up your receiver collar and initiate the cat training programme or you can order as a self installation kit with our valuable support at the end of the phone or email. For our self install customers and our installed customers we will give you written information on cat training protocol and we are always only a phone call away. As with dogs no two cats are the same but we would expect your pet to be fully competent with the system within 2 weeks – learning in small bite size chunks is the best way forward for the cat.

Our starting levels on the R7micro have been carefully considered to take into account that cats may need low level stimulation. All our cat collars come with a choice of coloured mini or extra small collar strap.

When installing a system for cats or for both cats and dogs, it is important to closely consider the placement of the boundary wire to avoid enabling the cat to climb out over the signal field. The signal field can be easily adjusted on the transmitter from 2ft – 12ft depending on your property size and containment issue.