Electronic Pet Fences Stop Dogs From Digging
Eric Giguere
Our golden retriever loved to dig, so a wooden fence wasn't enough to keep her from escaping our yard. After one harrowing escape we decided that enough was enough and that it was time to add an electronic pet fence to our backyard. That's right, we combined the two fences -- wooden and wireless -- to create totally-secure backyard environment for our dogs.
The Invisible Fence brand system we chose works like all wireless pet containment systems. First, a wire is placed along the property line (or the containment area). Second, the dog (or dogs) is fitted with a special electronic pet collar. On approach of the property line, the dog's collar buzzes or beeps to warn the dog to back away. If the dog continues to approach, a short but surprising electric shock ensures that the dog returns to the safe area.
As good as they are, of course, wireless pet fences aren't foolproof. The shocks are small, and a determined dog can still cross the buried wire if they want to. Proper training and conditioning is essential to ensure that the dog immediately turns back away from the protected area, something that many owners neglect to do.
The best combination for safety is to use an electronic fence in conjunction with a normal fence, which is exactly what we did. Our Invisible Fence system was installed parallel to the wooden fence along the perimeter of our backyard. We didn't even have to bury it in most spots -- we were able to just tack it to the existing fence.
The two fences together work in tandem to keep the dog safe. The physical fence prevents the dog from running off the property. The electronic fence keeps the dog from digging under the physical fence. We were even able to narrow our Invisible Fence system's electronic field enough to let the dog approach the wooden fence very closely without being warned away.
Dog owners looking for additional safety for their pets should consider using a wireless pet fence system in addition to a real fence. Together, the two provide exceptional protection for keeping dogs from digging their way out of your backyard.
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