By now, you may have heard of the electronic dog fence and their advantages. The idea of an invisible wall and sensors in order to keep your dogs at bay seems to be a nice solution to problems arising from pets getting too much freedom. These dogs become a reason for complaints by your neighbors. Their antics might even lead to injuries to themselves or to other people. Right now, there are two versions of the electric dog fence. Read on to find one which one will work for you and your pet.
Wired Electric Fences
The first type of electric fencing requires a long wire to be laid in the ground. This goes around your property and is connected to a device that facilitates the transmission of the signal. Basically, wires act as a low powered antenna that emits the radio signal. The dog, on the other hand, wears the accompanying receiver around their neck. When the receiver detects the signal, this means your dog is on the boundary of your property or has already crossed. When they do, the receiver will sound a warning alarm and would proceed to deliver a mild static correction afterward.
This type of electric dog fence works best for owners who have large properties and would like to maximize the available play area for their dogs. The wires can follow any shape required by the owner and can even run across pavement. The problem, though, is that you may need the services of professionals as it needs an equipment to dig into the ground (even on cement) and simultaneously lay down the wires. It will take several hours or even days to do the installation on your own.
Wireless Fences
If you are willing to sacrifice the shape of your pet’s play area, a better alternative is to go truly wireless. In the absence of wires, a main transmitter is placed in a central location broadcasting a signal that encircles your property. The play area and boundary will depend on the adjustable strength setting of the transmitter. The transmitter is strong enough to withstand physical barriers such as walls, though it is advised to place them far from metallic objects as these may interfere with the signal. Receivers for wireless fences work the same way too. Also, just like in the wired fences, it is suggested to place boundary flags so that dogs can easily know if they are near the boundary.
The problem of a wireless setup lies on its strength too. The radio signal can only create an invisible round wall, which might limit the playable area for your dog. Increasing the range, on the other hand, could reach other people’s property. However, the wireless fence makes up for this minor issue with other advantages that wired fences simply cannot top. This includes the transmitter, which is very lightweight and small. This makes it portable, which means it is possible to bring your dog safely while you are in the outdoors camping or fishing.
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