The Electric Dog Fence: Understanding How It Works

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Even if your dog is your best friend, I’m sure you don’t want it to go to areas of your property where he could cause damage or get hurt, such as your rose garden, your swimming pool or, if you have a very big dog, the area where your small children play. Having an electric dog fence installed is one of the best ways that you can keep your dog from going to areas of your property that you don’t want it to go, or even better, from going to the houses of your neighbors, who would complain to you.

The Way An Electric Dog Fence Works

An electric dog fence involves two main components: the first one is a collar with a radio signal receiver that the dog has to wear; the second one is a wire that is buried along the perimeter of the area the dog will be restricted to.

When the wire detects that the collar the dog is wearing is approaching, it will transmit a signal to the collar, making it beep. This is usually enough for the dog to back off and get back inside its designated area, but if the dog decides to go on, the collar will deliver a small electrical shock that won’t harm it. When a dog receives the shock, it learns to keep away from the fence.

These products are so widespread that you can buy the so called invisible or wireless fence in almost any pet store, as well as several types of receiver collars, including weather resistant ones.

The Advantages of an Electric Dog Fence.

Besides protecting your own and your neighbor’s property from damage, an electric dog fence has other advantages as well. The reason why the electrical dog fence is also called an “invisible” fence is because it’s underground and thus you can’t normally see it; this means it won’t interfere with the look of your property. With time, your own plants will grow without any hindrance and they’ll become a much prettier natural fence.

Another benefits of the electric dog fence is that your dog will not be able to run out of your property and chase after something that excites it, like a person with another dog or a running car. But most of all, your dog will be able to run and play happily in an area of your property without the need of tying it up to a pole or tree.

With the use of an electric dog fence, your view from inside and outside of your home will not be obstructed, and is also beneficial to you if your neighborhood community forbids the installation of traditional fences

If you do decide to go for it, compare the prices and the quality of several products before you make a choice; don’t forget to check online stores too. There are some offers out there that can be really inexpensive. So, if you want to keep your dog safe and secure, try an electric dog fence. In the end, it’ll be worth it.