Jul 19 2010
An Electric Dog Fence Can Be Advantageous
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 dog nears the protected boundary, this wire will transmit a weak signal to the dog’s collar battery, causing it to beep. Most dogs will instantly return by the way they came when they hear the sound, but if a dog decides to cross the fence, then the collar will administer a mild, non-hurtful electrical shock. When a dog receives the shock, it learns to keep away from the fence.
With the advancement of technology today, you can find wireless dog fence receivers as well as some waterproof dog collars, in many stores
Advantages of an Electric Dog Fence
The most obvious benefit of an electic dog fence is that it protects you property as well as your neighbors’ from your dog’s games, 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. In addition, your plants and flowers will grow without any obstacles, creating a much nicer natural fence around your property.
Another advantage of the electric dog fence is that your dog will not be able to cross the border if people are walking on the road, thus preventing it from hurting anyone. 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.
In addition, the view from the house will not be altered, nor will the view of your house from the outside which is a problem with 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. Some of these electric dog fence systems are reasonably priced. So, if you want to keep your dog safe and secure, try an electric dog fence. You won’t be sorry.
