Wireless Electronic Dog Fences
How Wireless Electronic Dog Fences Work
The Wireless Electronic Dog Fences are actually invisible fencing that consists of burying wire with transmitters. The wire is approximately 500 to 1000 feet in length and is initialed around a perimeter to keep a dog inside the area.
Dogs will wear a collar that has a receiver attached to it that will beep and then produce a light shock if the dog gets near the wire. Unlike a traditional fence these are not visible to the eye and are basically less expensive than purchasing and installing a traditional wooden or metal fence. Whereas these types of fences cost per foot, the electronic will normally be less than three hundred dollars for all materials required.
A wireless dog fence can be used in any area where there is a need to keep a dog inside a designated perimeter as well as keeping them out of a certain area. They are often used for keeping the animal out of a swimming pool or garden area and indoors for preventing entrance into areas such as a kitchen or bedroom.
These cannot simply be installed and forgotten. Dog have to be trained of the association to the beep and shock. The amount of time required will depend on the dog. The wireless fence will keep the dog contained inside the perimeter but, it will not prevent other animals or people from entering.
The unit consists of a transmitter that will plug into the house and transmits radio signal. The collar placed on the dog is lightweight and will pick up the signal. The animal is not prohibited from running freely; it will only be shocked if the initial beep is ignored when they come in contact with the fence. The shock is actual a static sound that will only startle them and not hurt it.
When training them to stay inside the fencing area, it often helps to install small flags around the entire perimeter where the fence has been installed. This will help to train the dog to stay inside the area by associating the flags with the shock.
It is important to know that if a dog is stubborn or suddenly startled they may continue to run outside the barrier. If this happens they be discouraged from entering back into the area which will be difficult in not only getting them back in the yard but will make the training more difficult. The collar is battery operated so keeping fresh batteries installed is important.
Wireless electronic dog fences have many people concerned over the aggression thought to be involved with this type of training. The shock the dog receives feels to them as it would to a human that has walked on carpet and shocked someone. It will not hurt them but, it does require continuous training which may take several weeks in order for the unit to work effectively. Once the dog has received a shock they may test the perimeter frequently to see if it reoccurs so it is crucial that each time the pet is in the area being contained that the owner also have the pet in view for correct training to work.
