Patent ID: 6561137
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An apparatus for confining an animal within a defined area, comprising:a) means for generating a radio frequency output housed in a first portable enclosure; b) a radio frequency transmission cable arranged about the periphery of the defined area at ground level to permit moving said cable to a different defined area, said cable having a first end and a second end, said first portable enclosure having first and second connectors for receiving the first and second ends of said transmission cable, respectively; c) means for receiving a radio frequency output disposed on the neck of the animal, further comprising a collar disposed on the neck of the animal upon which said means for receiving is disposed; d) means for providing an audible output for alerting an owner of said animal disposed on said means for receiving a radio frequency output; e) means for shocking the animal disposed on said means for receiving a radio frequency output; f) said transmission cable being enclosed by a sheathing whose color is within the visible color spectrum of said animal; and g) said animal being a dog and said sheathing of said transmission cable is colored blue-violet so that said dog can see said sheathing and associate said sheathing with limits of movement.