The Electric Dog Fence: What It Is Really About
I’m sure you love your dog, but still, there are parts or areas of your property where you wouldn’t want it to go, like a good kept garden, a flower bed, your rose bushes, or even your pool. A very good solution that has given constant results is installing an electric dog fence, which will keep the dog from going beyond the limits that you establish for it, barring the dog from going to delicate areas of your property or to your neighbor’s property.
The Way An Electric Dog Fence Works
In an electric dog fence, there are two main components – a receiver (also known as radio collar), which the dog will be required to wear; and a transmitter, which is basically an electric wire placed underground around the perimeter of your garden where you’d like your dog to be kept in.
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 sound will stop the dog from crossing the boundary, however, should it disobey, despite the warning, the dog will receive a mild electric shock, which is not harmful. 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.
Advantages of an Electric Dog Fence
Obviously, an electrical fence will keep your dog from accidentally causing damage to your property or your neighbors’ but that’s not all. An electrical dog fence is buried underground and it can’t normally be seen (thus the “invisible fence” term), which means it won’t ruin the look of your house, specially if you have a garden that you’re proud of. 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 the biggest advantage of all is that your dog will also be given the maximum freedom when out in the garden, as well as being well-trained and obedient.
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 decide to install an electric dog fence around your home, you can avail of various offers on some online pet stores. There are some offers out there that can be really inexpensive. Remember that you’re investing in your dog’s safety. You won’t be sorry.
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