An Invisible Dog Fence Can Offer Your Canine A Free Experience

An invisible dog fence offers a "fenceless" boundary to your home and yard. For those of us who do not have a fenced in yard, one of these items is one of the nicest options to keep your canine inside the property without the cost of putting a traditional fence around your yard. There are two main types of an invisible dog fence on the market. There is the wireless model of fence and the electric or underground type of canine fence. The main difference is how they are set up, and this article being a basic overview, makes reference to both models.

For the electric, also known as electronic, type of fencing, the way it works is quite simple. First, a wire is buried around the boundary of the yard you want contained. This wire emits a radio signal to a receiver collar that your dog wears. Your dog should be wearing the special collar whenever she is outside in the backyard. One important point to emphasize is that your dog must be trained and correctly trained for an invisible dog fence to do its job in a humane and effective way. When your canine gets to close to the boundary set by the wires, the collar will emit a warning sound letting your dog know she is getting too close. If your pet is correctly trained to use the fence system, he will most likely not venture past this point. However, if the dog goes past the border line, the receiver will transmit a mild static correction to tell your dog that is too far. The correction is not harmful to your canine and should not be viewed as inhumane. It is similar to scooting across the carpet in socks and then touching your best friend.

Another type of invisible dog fence mentioned is the wireless type of dog fencing. These systems have a transmitter that can be placed in any safe and dry location like a shed. Instead of wire being placed around the border of your property, when using a wireless dog fence system, you really only need to plug it in and choose the radius of the boundary. These types of systems are extremely handy if you need portability with your fencing system. They can be taken with you anywhere you go. The way the collar works with a wireless fence is very similar to the electric type.

There are many people who do not think that using these designs of fencing systems is humane. As long as directions are followed and correct training procedures are implemented, an invisible dog fence can offer a very humane and effective way to keep your canine contained. It is also a fraction of the cost of fencing in your entire backyard. The collars that come with these types of systems are specially designed to have adjustable settings of correction. You should use the lowest possible correction that effectively gets the message to your dog. Smaller pets require lower settings and there are even special models available for small pets.

An invisible dog fence is a great tool to keep your dog safe and secure within the borders you set. With a little training, your dog will never go past the point of needing a zap. Personally, with my pets, the minute they see the receiver being put on them, they are on their best behavior and enjoy the freedom they get from one of these wonderful systems. If you are believing one of these fences may be right for your dog, please do the necessary research and take the time to read about the proper training techniques.