Dog Containment Using an Invisible Fence

Having a fenced in back yard has many advantages to us as dog owners. The biggest advantage is dog containment without tethers for the dog.

Of course there are pitfalls as well; digging, dirty lawns and the lack of (or no) training or walks for the dog. Your ‘fenced in’ dog can become quite territorial if it remains unattended for long periods of time.

Dog Containment Should Not Replace Dog Training

A fenced-in yard or property no doubt is an excellent advantage for all dogs and dog owners if the fenced yard is used as dog containment to complement instead of as a substitute for, quality dog training and walking time with your dog.

Underground Electric Dog Fences

Dog containment may become an issue for some home owners who either cannot put up a physical fence due to the municipalities of their towns, or the dog owner feels a fence would ruin the look of their home and neighborhood.

A popular and growing choice for dog owners these days is dog containment using an invisible fence such as the Innotek underground electric dog fence system.

The Innotek dog containment system is basically an electric dog fence with a buried wire placed around the property line and used in conjunction with a special electric dog training collar, which the dog wears around his

The invisible fence dog collar helps to train the dog so it learns where the property boundaries are, keeping the dog in the yard.

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Layout of Underground Dog Fence

Dog containment using an invisible fence can be as simple as;

• A single loop around the whole property
• A loop around just the back yard
• Or a loop around just the front yard

The dog containment system can also be used to box out dog-free zones like swimming pools; children play areas, landscaping, gardens etc.

Installing an Invisible Dog Fence

There are many choices on the market these days for dog containment using an invisible fence. Some people prefer the do-it-yourself (DIY) electric dog fence system and you can certainly try to tackle the installation yourself (the wire should be buried).

Dog containment systems using invisible fence, underground fence, hidden fence and such are not difficult to install and can also be installed easily by landscapers or fence installers.

This is no problem for the installation phase but when it comes to training your dog, I would always recommend an experienced dog trainer that can recognize your dog’s basic character and temperament and train accordingly.

A qualified dog trainer, who not only has experience in how to install an underground dog fence but is accomplished at electric dog fence training, will be able to properly train both you and your dog in use of your new underground electric dog fence system to ensure continued success.

The electric fence dog training is crucial! The steps must be followed properly and patience during the first few weeks is a must. You cannot compromise the training period if you want your dog to reliably stay on the property.

Dog Containment Won’t Keep Other Dogs Out 

Remember, although dog containment using an invisible fence will keep your dog on the property, it is not designed to keep other animals or people ‘off’ your property.

Never use the dog containment system as an excuse to leave your dog unattended for extended periods of time. You risk having your dog get into fights or worse, they may get stolen. Unattended dogs also tend to quickly develop bad habits and poor decision making.

About DP Dog Training

Frank D’Andrea, is a professional dog trainer whose dog training philosophy involves three phases of dog training; the Learning Phase, the Correction Phase and the Proofing Phase.

Frank offers rehabilitation and housebreaking consultations and conducts dog training programs for dog owners throughout New Jersey and New York including Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Hudson and Essex. His dog training programs include:

E-Collar Training	Behavior Evaluation
Dog Ownership 101	Positive Puppy Training
Basic Dog Obedience	Advanced Dog Obedience

If you would like more information about Innotek dog containment using an invisible fence or about any of Franks’s dog training programs, please Contact Us or call DP Dog Training at 845-368-0868 or send us an Email.