Pros And Cons Of Electric Dog Fences

With a little bit of research, you can find all kinds of information on electric dog fences.  But electric dog fence reviews seem to center more upon the emotional side of the equation than the functional side.  Electric dog fences use an indoor transmitter and collar to train your dog his/her limitation.  If you are considering using an electric fence, then honest information is what you need.

Pros
Electric dog fences come in many different types that fit your individual needs. These fences are designed by digging a wire just below ground level and using the wire to broadcast a radio signal to a certain receiver on your dog’s collar.  The largest advantage cited by homeowners is that they have no worries of their yard being covered or overthrown by the interuption of a permanent fencing structure.

If you live in a community that has specific rules, the electric fence may be the only acceptable and inexpensive option.  It is low up keep and basically invisible.  Neighbors will only notice the fence as you train your dog with the practice flags and as you set up the unit.

Electric dog fences are practical in training dogs to remain inside a particular boundary because they feed directly into the reward system, if the training is done correctly.  Since most dogs are very antsy to please their owners, training is fast and with frequent reminders, consistent.

Cons
Antagonist cite the use of an electric correction as cruelty.  If you concur with that viewpoint, you don’t need to read any more.  The correction is reasonable mild, and any experienced trainer using this system will let you feel the intensity for yourself.

There is no promise that a certain engrossed dog will be able to stay within the boundaries of the fence.  Therefore, this kind of fencing can’t keep others off your property and away from your dog.  Children can stand just beyond the wire and tease your pet if they are in the yard, and your pet has little protection.

The fence counts on your vigilance in keeping up with fully charged collars and a system that is working.  In a power outage, there is no way for the transmitter to produce either the warning sound or the correction that reminds your dog where to remain.

Helpful Hints
All the fences operate on the same principle.  The transmitting wire carries the signal around the boundary you have set.  When your dog approaches the perimeter wearing the receiver, he will first get a warning then a shock.  Look for a system that meets your individual needs.

Additional wire and collars are available just about anywhere.  Dog size matters very much when purchasing the collar, because you don’t want to correct a small dog too vigorously, but neither do you want a collar that has no effect on your larger dog.

You can find many different collar styles and owner’s manuals online.  Figure out which is best for you and your pet and give it a try. You will be impressed with the conclusion.