An
"electronic fence" is a boundary or barrier created using electronic devices such as sensors or wires. It is used to keep something or someone within a specific area and alerts if they try to cross the boundary.
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Don't count on an
underground electronic fence to keep him confined; the threat of a shock is nothing to a tough terrier who wants to go after something.
Some people prefer to use an
underground electronic fence, but this type of enclosure doesn't prevent other animals from coming into your yard.
As anyone who has worked in an animal shelter can tell you, it's distressingly common to see lost dogs wearing
electronic fence collars.
While most
electronic fences work by delivering a mild electric shock, some emit ultrasound or a combination of shock and ultrasound that alerts the dog as he approaches the boundary.
Electronic fences also do not keep out stray dogs, stray cats, raccoons and other wildlife, or teasing children.
Electronic fencing does not prevent other animals from coming into the yard and fighting with your dog - a fact that vets can attest to because they've had to «patch up» dogs that have been attacked while in their own yards.
While electronic fencing use radio, not electrical collars, the cautions needed to protect your dog during, and even more importantly preceding, electrical storms are pretty much the same.
Only the higher -
quality electronic fences that include guarantees and training should be considered safe for dogs, and a real fence made from materials you buy at the home - improvement store would be less expensive than those.
We make exceptions to the fenced yard requirement for the right homes, but we will not place dogs in homes
with electronic fencing.
Introduced in 2014, Bluefang dog collars from High Tech Pet Products feature the engineering and advancements found in an iPhone or mobile tablet and allow remote training, bark control and
electronic fence containment, all in one Bluetooth - enabled pet collar, Bonge said.
Electronic fence collars are meant to deliver a warning beep, followed by shock the moment the dog is about to pass a property boundary line.
He also confined them to
an electronic fence, akin to the fences that jolt pets when they cross an invisible boundary.
Training for dogs and for do - it - yourself installers is also important in other pet containment products such as
electronic fences.
Often,
an electronic fence may prove to be more reliable than a traditional fence.
As with many products,
an electronic fence is not fool proof: the batteries may discharge or the system may malfunction.
Unlike traditional fencing which encompasses a visible barrier,
an electronic fence is for the most part unseen by the eye because it is often buried underground.
Electronic fencing is absolutely no deterrent to dog nappers who are known to steal dogs from owners» yards while the owners are inside their homes.
Electronic fences may work differently, depending on the make and model.
An electronic fence (also known as an invisible fence) is not very useful with this breed.
An electronic fence will only prevent your dog from escaping.
A traditional wooden or metal fence can help, but a persistent dog can still find a way through, and if you don't have a fence the cost of building one is huge.Thousands of dog lovers have turned to
electronic fences to keep their pets safe, but these too present costly installation problems such as cutting through concrete driveways.
And consider installing
an electronic fence or your dog may dig his way to China!
So they require a physical fence —
no electronic fences.
This is perhaps the best use of
an electronic fence, but it still exposes your dog to side effects from electronic stimulation to the neck.
Maybe it's even
an electronic fence, with no physical barrier.
The barrier between the dogs (even if it's
an electronic fence) creates frustration.
Another option some people use is
an electronic fence set to keep your dog several feet back from the property fence.
They will need a secure fence when they are out in the yard rather than
an electronic fence as their urge to chase and herd won't be easily dissuaded.
Electronic fences will not stop them.
In summary — the most important point to remember about a fenced yard and
electronic fences is that you should not use them to leave your dog out unattended for any length of time.
Electronic fencing uses shock collars to delivers a shock when the dog approaches the boundaries of the «fenced» area.
They are also used with pet containment (
electronic fencing) systems.
The most reasonable use for
an electronic fence is in a situation like this, to back up a real fence for dogs prone to wandering.
Installing
an electronic fence, even if you have a physical fence, is also a good idea because it will prevent your dog from digging under the fence.
Two possibilities are a hot wire, if that is allowed in the area, or
an electronic fence.
When considering
an electronic fence, it needs to be one of the expensive ones that includes professional training in the deal.
Keeping dogs safely sectioned off — whether in a crate or behind a gate or an in - ground or
electronic fence — is easy, thanks to the segment's many offerings.
No dog should be left outside unattended, and no dog - aggressive or guardian breed should be confined by only
an electronic fence.
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If you use
an electronic fence, make sure you are in the yard with your pet.
Electronic fences can be breached from the inside by an excited dog (chasing a squirrel, perhaps), and from the outside by wildlife, other dogs, and dognappers.
About Fenced Yards A fenced yard (barrier or
electronic fencing) can be a relatively secure place to allow a Golden to run, play, and retrieve when a member of the family is outside with him.