Friday, January 2, 2009

Wireless Fencing - Saving You Money and Time

By Gregory Dairenemin

Do you want to keep your dog in your yard without a fence? Is your dog an escape artist? Do you enjoy traveling with your dog? Would you like to own an underground dog fence, but don't have time to spend on installation? Are there some rooms in your house where your dog should not be? A wireless dog fence might be a good option for you if you answer positively to any of these questions.

Wireless dog fence is a new and popular product in today's electronic world. If your bank account is a concern then a wireless dog fence is a good option saving lots of money spent on a physical fence that can be dug under. It will give your dog plenty of freedom to run and play, while at the same time keeping him safe, secure, and well behaved. A wireless dog fence is safe, affordable, and easy to install. You can't see it and no one knows it's there except you and your dog. Some brands can be used inside or outside giving you flexibility to control their boundaries inside too! And because they are easily portable, traveling is a cinch when you use wireless dog fence! If physical fencing doesn't keep your dog in, adding a static correction will keep them from even challenging the physical fence. With training, your dog will learn that the fence boundary itself is to be respected because the wireless dog fence can be set up within it.

A wireless dog fence does have a few priorities. The most important is that you need to get your fence from a good company. The best ones are Petsafe, Innotek, and Perimeter. Your transmitter needs to be appropriate for your dog's weight. Another transmitter may be better than one if you need a larger area. A wireless dog fence may not be the right choice for you if your yard is sloped. And we strongly recommend that you should buy a model that can be adjusted to several correction levels.

If you use the instructions, then installing will be easy and only take a few minutes. Your home and your garage are both a good place to put the transmitter where it will not get rained on! You can then place the wireless dog fence collar on your dog and begin training him; do not neglect this essential part of the process.

Some dogs may take longer than others to learn the boundaries, but the average is a few weeks. Consistency and persistence in training will pay off. You should always supervise your dog for the initial period after the installation of your wireless dog fence. Flags would be a good idea to show your pup where he's supposed to be. Make sure you have a leash on hand, because you will need it for your first few times. Also, you need to turn the correction level to the lowest point. Then follow him on the leash, allowing him to explore until he reaches the boundary and receives a mild shock. The shock is made to get your dog's mind on the line that you set. It is similar to the shock you receive from the carpet when you rub your feet on it. Once your dog receives the correction, pull him back from the boundary and praise him. You can also give treats at first to reinforce your training. Hopefully your dog will be understanding of the boundary after just a few times, but of course some dogs are more stubborn than others. Take off the leash when you feel that he understands about the fence. Continue supervising him without the leash for awhile, until you feel very confident in observing him respecting the boundaries of the fence at all times. You can use the same method for indoor fences.

Wireless dog fence is a great new thing today, and is good for dog owners as an affordable fence for their dog. While there is possibly no perfect solution to keeping our dogs safe and contained, today's inventions such as the wireless dog fence are coming very close!

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