Underground Fencing, For Dog Containment, What You Have To Know!
Did you ever consider that there may be a better option to conventional fencing for keeping your pet contained and safe and it can literally save you thousands? In this article we will discuss the 2 types of electronic fencing for containing your dogs and cats and how they can benefit you.
Electronic dog fencing and cat fencing is an exceptional alternative for keeping your pets safely contained within your yard avoiding the expense of traditional fence. It might be that you live in a neighborhood that doesn't allow traditional fencing to be erected. Whatever the reason, electronic dog fencing is a low-cost but extremely viable solution in keeping your pet safe without the need to hamper the view in any way. Depending on the particular system, you have the flexibility to provide acres of containment area..
There are essentially two types of electronic dog fence, one utilizes an underground wire system, often referred to as underground fence, while the other is a more portable wireless fence system. Each of these systems works in a similar way, where each system sends out a signal that is picked up by a receiver collar the dog or cat wears. If your pet gets to close to the perimeter area, the receiver collar will administer an effective but harmless correction, keeping your dogs or cats safely contained on your property . Training flags are included with the majority of these systems to help train your dog or cat to its new boundaries a process that is extremely important in the overall function of the system. The training process is aided with the flags as they create a visual for you and your pet as to where the boundary is located. Anyway, this article will describe both systems.
The underground fence or wired system is usually the less expensive fence system of the two and utilizes a wire normally buried a couple of inches below grade around the property. The underground fence can also be installed above ground with the use of sod staples. The running of the wire begins and ends at the transmitter which must be installed in a area protected by the elements such as a garage or shed. It also requires a power source. Depending on the particular model these systems can provide containment for a small yard up to a large property of 100 acres. Picture the cost of constructing a traditional fence for that area! With your fence installed, the dog will wear a receiver collar that picks up the signal transmitted through the boundary wire and if he comes to close to the boundary the collar will administer a static correction keeping him in the yard.
Another option is the wireless fence system. The wireless system is considerably easier to install as there is no wire to run or bury. Plug this system in, set the boundary range and you're ready to start training. If you need to you have the ability to change the range, making this system very flexible. The wireless fence system is usually more expensive than the underground fence, but it offers portability if you want to travel with your dog and bring your system along with you, perhaps on a camping trip. If you have a lot of land, you can also purchase additional transmitters and increase the range.
Basically, how this system works is it will cover a radial area of say 30 feet up to 3/4 of an acre depending on the particular unit you purchase. As the dog approaches the limits of the range, the signal between collar and transmitter grows weaker until such a time the collar activates and corrects the dog, again bringing it back within the boundary.
Whether you decide on an underground fence or wireless fence system, you can rest assured that you have a reasonably priced, effective pet containment system that outperforms traditional fencing for containing and protecting your pets .
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