Friday, January 16, 2009

Wireless Fencing - Saves Time and Money

By George Dairenemin

Have you ever wanted to keep your dog with you, without using a fence? Does your dog have a problem with digging under your current fence? Do you enjoy traveling with your dog? Are you interested in an underground dog fence but don't want the hassle of burying the wire? Are there some rooms in your house where your dog should not be? A wireless dog fence might be a good option for you if you answer positively to any of these questions.

Wireless dog fences are becoming very popular nowadays. If your bank account is a concern then a wireless dog fence is a good option saving lots of money spent on a physical fence that can be dug under. Do you want your dog to be safely contained but to be able to exercise too? This is the thing for you! A wireless dog fence is safe, affordable, and easy to install. You can't see it and no one knows it's there except you and your dog. Some brands can be used inside or outside giving you flexibility to control their boundaries inside too! Unlike other fences, wireless dog fences are portable. This makes them wonderful for use while traveling, and are especially useful and popular for hunting and camping trips. If physical fencing doesn't keep your dog in, adding a static correction will keep them from even challenging the physical fence. You can even teach your dog to respect your physical fence if they are consistently kept within it, but most dogs learn it's the collar they need to respect.

A wireless dog fence does have a few priorities. The most important is that you need to get your fence from a good company. Examples include Petsafe, Innotek, and Perimeter. Make sure that the system you choose is suitable for the weight of your particular dog. Also, you may want to consider purchasing an additional transmitter which can be used to enlarge the area. A wireless dog fence may not be the right choice for you if your yard is sloped. And you should definitely choose a model that has adjustable correction levels, so that you can personalize the training program for your particular dog.

Once you have purchased and have your wireless dog fence in hand, it should only take a few minutes to install using the instruction manual which will be included. Your home and your garage are both a good place to put the transmitter where it will not get rained on! After putting the collar on your dog, the most important part is training your dog so they quickly learn what is expected of them.

Training your dog to respect the boundaries of your new wireless dog fence usually takes a few weeks, but the time period greatly depends on each individual dog. Persistence and consistency in training will pay off. You should always supervise your dog for the initial period after the installation of your wireless dog fence. You can also place flags to mark the boundaries and use them to show your dog where he is allowed to be. Keep him on a leash at first, and set the correction level on his collar to the minimal level. Then follow him on the leash, allowing him to explore until he reaches the boundary and receives a mild shock. The shock is made to get your dog's mind on the line that you set. The static shock is similar to discharge you get after rubbing your feet on the carpet and touching a ground point. Pull back and praise your dog after they receive the shock. Give treats if you want to make your training better. Hopefully your dog will be understanding of the boundary after just a few times, but of course some dogs are more stubborn than others. Take off the leash when you feel that he understands about the fence. Keep an eye on him until you know that he will stay in the fence. You can use the same method for indoor fences.

A wireless dog fence is an exciting new product in today's modern society, and is worth considering by dog owners as an affordable and effective option. While there is no perfect solution to keep our dogs contained and safe, inventions nowadays such as the wireless dog fence are getting much closer!

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