Advantages Of An Invisible Dog Fence

By Moses Wright

The two components of an invisible dog fence are the buried electric fence and the special collar worn by the dog. The electric fence is buried along the boundary for the dog, typically along the perimeter of the property, and connected to the electricity supply.

The special dog collar that belongs to the electric dog fence system delivers a small shock to the dog when the dog crosses of approaches the invisible dog fence. One disadvantage of an electric dog fence is that the dog will also get shocked if the dog is returning to the property after it has escaped. This can be confusing for the dog and teach the dog not to return home.

Sometimes a dog owner wants a fence as a physical boundary to not only keep their dog in, but to keep out unwanted animals or people. In these cases, an electric dog fence may not be the best choice since it does not provide a physical boundary.

Despite these possible disadvantages of an invisible dog fence, there are several advantages Of an invisible dog fence. An invisible dog fence provides exceptional control over keeping the dog within its boundaries when the invisible fence is used correctly.

Some dog owners have difficulty with their dogs digging under traditional fences. If the dog escapes a traditional fence by digging under the fence, it not only puts the dog in potential danger, but causes the dog owner time and energy of replacing the dirt to cover the holes.

Traditional fences block the dog's ability to leave the property, but do not teach the dog not to leave the property. A dog that is normally contained with a traditional fence may take advantage of an opportunity to leave the property such as an open front door or gate, while a dog that was trained with an invisible dog fence may be less likely to try to leave the property.

Some dog owners may not be able to have a traditional fence due to regulations of a homeowners association. Regulations that prevent the installation of a traditional fence often do not apply to an invisible dog fence.

Another advantage of an invisible dog fence is the lack of necessary maintenance. Traditional wood fences require painting and repair.

A regular fence can interrupt the landscaping or mowing of the grass. Dog owners with invisible fences can easily mow across the invisible dog fence. Also, many dog owners appreciate that the invisible dog fence allows them to have an open yard that is not obstructed by fencing. - 29895

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