Electric Dog Fence
DP Dog Training services dog owners in New York and New Jersey areas and more and more we see dog owners opting for the electric dog fence instead of erecting a physical fence for dog containment.
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Some Jersey and New York municipalities will not permit fencing over a certain height. Some owner’s simply don’t want a fence. And then again, some properties just don’t look good with a physical fence on it.
The electric dog fence is a great solution for dog containment and is commonly referred to by several other names including:
Invisible Dog Fence
Hidden Dog Fence
Underground Dog Fence
Wireless dog containment (in reference to the invisible fence dog collar)
The electric dog fence is basically a wire buried underground that creates a field or dog containment area, that when used with the receiver on dog training collars (Innotek dog collars or e-collars) warns the dog with a tone that the area’s boundary he is approaching is not permissible.
As the dog attempts to leave this dog containment area, he will be stimulated by the dog training collar until he retreats.
Electric Dog Fence Stimulation is Temporary
When trained properly with the electric dog fence most dogs wearing dog training collars only receive two to four stimulations…and that’s it, that’s all that is ever needed.
If you are nervous about using an electric dog fence, remember one thing - stimulation with dog training collars is quick and temporary whereas a lost or killed dog is permanent!
Dog containment using an invisible fence is one of the safest and most effective methods I know of.
Installing Electric Dog Fence
The underground electric dog fence wire must be laid out in such a manner that it creates a loop (closed circuit).
From the loop a twisted wire is then attached and brought to the house where it is connected to the electric dog fence unit that is powered by an outlet. The twisted wire will allow the dog to cross without correction while wearing the dog training collar.
The electric dog fence loop can be customized by boxing out things like swimming pools, gardens, kid's play areas and even landscaping.
The Importance of Proper Dog Training
The importance of properly training your dog using dog training collars and the electric dog fence cannot be understated.
The dog MUST learn that retreating to the safe areas is the only way to stop stimulation from the dog training collar. This is best achieved by keeping your dog on a long leash line during the first two weeks of training.
The dog must never cross out of the dog containment area and never discover that crossing the boundary will also stop the stimulation.
Start by positioning flags on the perimeter of the dog containment boundary where the dog will get the warning tone.
After the dog starts to get used to his safe area and cannot be enticed beyond the dog containment boundary the flags can start coming down slowly until they are all down.
You must then start with more distractions to proof the dog. Remember, this electric dog fence will not keep other dogs or animals off the property.
Treat the Electric Dog Fence Like It Is A Real Fence
Perhaps the biggest issue many dog owners have with the electric dog fence is how to get the dog off the property for walks!
There are several simple solutions to this problem. First remove the dog training collar and then use your car to drive your dog past the dog containment area. From there you can continue walking your dog.
Another solution (after removing the dog training collar) is to use traffic cones to create a “door” and couple this with a command like “with me” so that the dog understands he can leave the dog containment area only through this door…and only when accompanied by you.
The dog will soon comprehend that when the cones are removed, the door is “closed” and he cannot leave the dog containment area.
Even though the underground electric dog fence is “invisible”, it should be treated as if it were a real physical fence. At no time and under no circumstances should your dog be allowed to cross the dog containment boundary, even without the dog training collar, otherwise your dog will become confused.
When used properly with the proper training, an electric dog fence is a great dog containment solution.
About DP Dog Training
Along with Dog Obedience Training and Dog Behavior Modification, DP Dog Training offers professional electric dog fence installation and training for the proper use of dog training collars.
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