Understanding How An Invisible Dog Fence Works
20 Jul 2010
You can’t see or touch an invisible dog fence, but you will definitely see how it prevents your dog from going outside or to areas of your property you don’t want it to go. The invisible dog fence was designed as a solution to a dog’s natural curiosity that makes it wander away from its owner’s property and into areas where it can get hurt. The invisible fence is a different and original solution, in addition to being cheaper and easier to install than a traditional fence. Moreover, an invisible dog fence will also give your home and garden a cleaner, more aesthetic look.
If the area where you live forbids the installation of traditional fences, or you find that the cost of a traditional fence is out of your possibilities, then an invisible dog fence is the way to go. The invisible dog fence comes in several models, so you can find something that keeps your dog inside and that you can afford.
Going the Hi-Tech Way
One of the most popular invisible dog fence options available today is the “radio electric” dog fence. It allows you to set a fixed area in your property that the dog will be limited to. The invisible dog fence involves the use of two main components - a transmitter and a receiver (radio collar).
The Invisible Dog’s Fence Mode of Operation
The invisible dog fence comes with a wire that you bury and that you use to mark the limits you don’t want the dog to go beyond of. If the dog gets too close to the wire, the wire will make the transmitter send a radio signal to the dog’s collar, making it beep. If your dog still chooses to ingnore the warning sound and tries to cross the barrier, the collar will give it a mild shock. You can always adjust the intensity of the shock so that it’s not too strong or too mild.
This type of fence works wonders in dogs, except those breeds that have thick or very long hair collars. If that’s the case of your dog, you’ll need to shave the area of the neck where the collar will be. The collar will be more effective that way.
This kind of fence is the favorite of many dog owners because it disciplines the dog and keeps it safe at the same time. Plus, it’s really invisible, so it won’t affect the look of your house.
