Replaced the wire with upgraded guage but the fence itself is great. I purchased to go around the inside permitter of my 6 foot privacy fence to prevent digging underneath. Would never recommend without having a real fence as other animals could come in also if the dog is running he could cross the fence and the fence only works if the dog is working a few inches so if the dog got a few inches last the fence the collar would stopShocking and the dog would actuallyGet shocked if he had to return to the yard.