If you have a dog that doesn't like to stay in your yard, electric fencing may be the answer to your prayers. Underground pet fencing is an affordable way to exercise your dog in a safe environment without your constant supervision.
The unit is
not visible when installed. If your town doesn't allow traditional chain-link or wood fencing, One of these systems is a great alternative because they don't blight the landscape of your yard. Undergound fencing can be set up in any configuration. Protect your flower beds or keep your dog from falling into the pool with an undergound
dog fence
Maintaining the fence is as easy as changing batteries. You will never have to stain or paint the system. Underground fencing won't rust, and termites won't eat them.
Dog fencing relies on transmitters or buried wire that activates a receiver on your dog's electronic collar. Most underground systems work this way: a tone sounds to warn your dog that it is approaching the boundary. If the dog ignores the tone and continues toward the system, it will receive a mild electronic correction. If the dog disregards this first correction and moves closer to the unit, it will receive another correction. Eventually, the dog will stay away from the
electric dog fencing when it hears the tone and not receive any electronic corrections.
The system is suitable for one or more dogs. All dogs using it should have a corresponding collar.
Portable dog fencing systems are available, so your dog can have more freedom away from home as well. The portable dog fencing plugs into a car cigarette lighter outlet or any DC outlet.
Outdoor fence systems require training. Pet fencing systems come with written instructions; some have instruction videos or DVDs. The most important part of training is teaching your dog where the boundaries are. About two weeks into training, you can take the boundary flags down. At this time your dog should know where the boundaries of the fencing system are.
Indoor electric systems also give the dog a mild electronic correction, but they do not require training. Place the transmitter for the
underground fence in the area that the dog is not allowed in and set the range from 12-20 feet in diameter. When the dog gets too close to the boundary, it will receive a correction.
Some people believe that the systems are inhumane, but professional dog trainers and veterinarians believe that underground dog fencing is a safe way to contain your dog. The correction from an
electric dog fencing system is akin to sliding your feet across a carpet and then touching a door knob. It's annoying, but not harmful. It use is a dependable alternative to keeping your dog tied up or locked in the house.