If you don’t have a fence and must walk your dog for his exercise but he constantly pulls on his leash, runs until he has worn you out, or you don’t have time to take the dog for a regular walk, then an electric dog fence with training could be the best solution for your well being and that of your pet. Not only is it great for you so you won’t have to constantly yell at your dog to come back or chase him down the road, but it’s great for your pet’s well-being and safety.
A DIY Electric dog fence can be the difference between a happy healthy dog because your dog will get the exercise you don’t have time to provide. Your dog’s yard becomes a safer place for him or her to romp around and play because an electric dog fence puts the busy street off limits.
You may wonder, how does this work? A collar that comes with your purchase of a DIY electric dog fence system is a receiver for static shocks from a transmitter. Place the transmitter in an inconspicuous area in your home, garage or shed. Bury a wire underneath the ground outlining the area in which you want your pet to stay. Attach the collar to your dog’s neck and set the vibration or shock to a level that your dog feels and responds to. Turn on the transmitter and then every time the dog approaches the perimeter that you have laid down for him a vibration or shock signal will alert the dog to stop his advance and turn around.
It is not harmful to your pet in anyway. It just makes the pet understand “I can’t go there .” It’s a simple quick correction that just startles your pet into changing his direction.
Before you buy your electric dog fence you should make sure that it is appropriate for your dog’s weight and size. Read the instructions carefully to set the correction that will be best for your pet. Also plan training time; it can be highly effective. To successfully own a dog that obeys perimeter boundaries, keeping both you and your pet happy, train the dog to understand the boundary limits. Without proper training no dog can be trusted to give up his basic instincts to run after something that fills his nose with a powerful and intriguing scent.
If you want the comfort of an obedient and safe dog when you don’t have a fence, can’t afford the large cost of a chain link fence, don’t have the skills to install a big wooden fence, or can’t take the time to exercise your pet yourself, then you will want to investigate an electric dog fence. By comparison, it is much easier to install than either a chain link or wooden fence and will cost much less, too!
Remember to keep both you and your pet in mind when you are thinking of using an electric dog fence since it is for both you and your dog.