Were you aware that there’s an option to traditional fencing for pet containment which can save you thousands of dollars? We will discuss a couple of types of electronic fencing in this article that can safely contain both dogs and cats and the benefits to 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. Considering the alternatives, electronic fencing or dog fencing is very reasonably priced, provides safety for your pets and doesn’t hinder your view. The flexibility of these systems allows for pet containment and safety ranging from a small to a very large 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. Both work on a similar principle in that they both send out a signal to a receiver collar that the dog or cat wears. The receiver collar worn by your pets will deliver an effective but very safe static correction if they get too close to the boundary keeping them safe in the yard. 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. This article will describe both the underground and wireless 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. Sod staples are available for the underground fence if you would prefer to run the wire above ground and avoid the need bury the wire. You begin at the transmitter which is located in an area protected from the elements like a garage or shed and you run the wire around the property and end back at the transmitter. The transmitter will require a power source. These systems have the ability to contain your pets on an average size lot up to a sizeable farm of several acres dependent on the particular model . 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. Just plug in the transmitter, set the boundary distance and you’re set to proceed to training. If you need to you have the ability to change the range, making this system very flexible. Although this system tends to be a little more expensive than the wired system, the portability aspect allows you to take your pet and system along with you if you are traveling on a vacation or going on a camping trip. If you have a larger piece of property, additional transmitters can be purchased to increase the containment area.
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. The transmitters signal to the collar grows weaker as the dog approaches the boundary limit until such time that the collar activates and delivers a static correction bring the dog back within the boundary keeping him safe.
No matter which system you decide upon, underground fence or wireless fence for your pet fencing needs, you can rest assured that the system will deliver a low-cost efficient and effective option to conventional fencing and keep your pets safe and sound on your property.
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