Perhaps one of the things that dog owners dread most is locking their dog up or kenneling them because they are afraid that they will leave the yard and get lost. Luckily, there is a solution that will not only keep your dog safe but also keep them from having to be locked up. That solution is called an invisible fence. These fences are deemed invisible because they are below ground where no one can see them.
These invisible fences designed for dogs teach them about the boundaries of your yard. You should not depend solely on these fences to keep your pooch in; rather, use them as a tool and incorporate them into your dog behavior training. The invisible fence is made up of a wire which runs underground around the border of the yard where you want your dog to stay. Your dog wears an electronic collar which is in tune with the underground wire. It senses how close your dog is to the invisible fence. The electronic dog collar relays a small electronic zap when your dog advances to the outer perimeter of the area. If you cannot spare the expense of putting up a traditional fence, these invisible dog fences are the perfect solution.
A lot of dogs do not like being cooped up, especially in a kennel for any length of time. By the same token, you cannot let them roam free while you are away from home. They could get hurt or someone could even call animal control saying there is a stray dog on the loose! An invisible fence provides the freedom your dog needs to wander around your yard at will, but limits them to within the boundaries of where the invisible fence is installed. No more kennels or chains which is great because they are not good options in which to contain your dog for any long length of time.
Let's think about regular fences for a second. First of all, they can get expensive depending on the style you get. Secondly, dogs love to dig and will dig their way around those traditional fences and escape. Finally, regular fences take up part of your yard, which means less room for your dog. An invisible fence cannot be seen and therefore is not an eyesore or blight on your landscaping. Plus, they are affordable!
Many of the invisible fences have variable warning intensities, overall though, when your dog gets near the area of the invisible fence, he'll receive a caution tone. If he doesn't move back from the fence within a few seconds, the tone is accompanied by a slight electronic zap, conveyed through his electronic collar. The zap does not hurt your dog in the least; it just grabs his attention. If he disregards the first zap, the electronic collar adjusts itself to a higher setting to prevent the dog from crossing the invisible fence perimeter.
You may feel sorry for your dog at first; just remember though that the electrical zap is not detrimental. Besides, your dog will soon associate the sound of the tone with retreating and thus will avoid future zaps after a little time has passed.
Check with internet pet supply stores or talk with your veterinarian about your options for invisible dog fences. Your vet will likely have a few ideas that might help. And don't forget your local pet shops! They will have some invisible fence options too.
