Marcia Lyons

Everyone loves to watch their dog run, and within the confines of electric dog fences they can do so safely.  There are few things as enjoyable as seeing your pet romp and play freely, but with no fencing surrounding your yard, those moments of fun can quickly turn into trouble.  If you live in townships that prohibit fences for aesthetic reasons and or one that has codes so complicated that installing any sort of visible fencing becomes daunting, electric dog fences can solve your problem.

Also known as underground or invisible fences, an electric dog fence uses radio technology to keep your pet safe within your yard.  Simple enough to do yourself, these systems come with a wire to bury and a collar to place upon your pet.  The collar delivers a small, harmless shock to your pet when they stray too near to your preset limit.  The level of shock is variable, so you can decide what is appropriate for training your pet just like dog training collars.

There are some negatives to electric dog fences though.  If the temptation is great enough, your dog will go ahead and cross the preset line.  Once on the other side of the wire, the shock could discourage him from returning.  Additionally, this fencing only keeps your pet inside the barrier and does nothing to keep intruders, in the form of other dogs or people, for example, from entering.

Electric dog fences are a visually pleasant way to train your dog to remain within a specific area.  If this is a good solution for you, you should be able to manage the task on your own.