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Doggie bags
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 05/05/02
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A wireless electric fence can help keep your dog from wandering away no matter where you are. Instant Fence by Pet-Safe has no wires to bury, so it's completely portable — an optional power inverter lets you plug it into your boat, car, or camper. The coverage is adjustable, giving Rover a roaming area of up to 90 feet from the transmitter in any direction. Once the receiver collar is on, he will hear a beep as he approaches the edge of the roaming area; if he leaves it, he'll receive a "correction" (a mild electric shock, similar to the static shock you get when you scuff your feet along a wool carpet). The correction continues for 27 seconds, or until Rover comes back into the "safe zone." Recommended for dogs older than 6 months and weighing at least 20 pounds, the system is available at PETsMART and Petco stores; through the SmarterHome catalog (telephone 800-762-7846), and directly from Pet-Safe (888-527-9700). It's also available online at www.pet-safe.com, www.petsmart.com, www.petco.com, www.smartdogtraining.com, radiofence.com/instantfence.html, and www.safepets.com/if300.html. The price is usually between $300 and $430, depending on the vendor and additional components; if you buy directly from Pet-Safe, the fence costs $265 and shipping is free.
Paper? Plastic? ... Duffel?
Insulated duffel bags can keep your food cold for up to three days while you're out camping. The large one measures 17-by-10-by-10 inches and holds up to 15 pounds; the small one is 12-by-7-by-7 inches and holds about eight pounds. Each folds flat for storage. The large one is about $20, the small about $15 through the Get Organized! catalog (800-803-9400) and from Walter Drake (877-925-8373), and online at www.shopgetorganized.com and www.wdrake.com.