I’m sure you love your dog, but still, there are parts or areas of your property where you wouldn’t want it to go, like a good kept garden, a flower bed, your rose bushes, or even your pool. A very good solution that has given constant results is installing an electric dog fence, which will keep the dog from going beyond the limits that you establish for it, barring the dog from going to delicate areas of your property or to your neighbor’s property.

How an Electric Dog Fence Works

An electric dog fence involves two main components: the first one is a collar with a radio signal receiver that the dog has to wear; the second one is a wire that is buried along the perimeter of the area the dog will be restricted to.

The wire can sense the distance between itself and the collar, and when this distance becomes too short, it will send a signal to the collar so that the collar emits a warning sound. This is usually enough for the dog to back off and get back inside its designated area, but if the dog decides to go on, the collar will deliver a small electrical shock that won’t harm it. And if the dog feels this shock, it will surely keep away from the electric dog fence.

These products are so widespread that you can buy the so called invisible or wireless fence in almost any pet store, as well as several types of receiver collars, including weather resistant ones.

Benefits of an Electric Dog Fence

Besides protecting your own and your neighbor’s property from damage, an electric dog fence has other advantages as well. The reason why the electrical dog fence is also called an “invisible” fence is because it’s underground and thus you can’t normally see it; this means it won’t interfere with the look of your property. In addition, your plants and flowers will grow without any obstacles, creating a much nicer natural fence around your property.

With an electric dog fence your dog will not be able to run after people that are running in front of your house, which can save you from trouble and potential legal sues if your dog bites someone in a playful way. And of course, your dog will be able to run around the area you design for it, with the freedom of not having to be locked in or tied up to a tree.

Unlike traditional fences, an electric dog fence can’t be seen, so you won’t affect the look of your house or the way the house is seen from the street.

If you decide to install an electric dog fence around your home, you can avail of various offers on some online pet stores. There are some offers out there that can be really inexpensive. Remember that a fence is necessary for your dog’s safety. You won’t be sorry.

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