Underground Fencing, For Dog Containment, What You Have To Know!
Posted by PetFan on Feb 8, 2012 in Pets • No commentsWere 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 the perfect way to keep your dog or cat safe and secure in the yard without having to put up expensive fencing. It’s quite possible your neighborhood association won’t allow you to construct a conventional fence. No matter what your reasoning, electronic dog fencing offers an affordable cost saving alternative for pet safety and it’s virtually invisible. Depending on the particular system, you have the flexibility to provide acres of containment area..
There are basically two styles of electronic dog fence, an underground fence system, and a wireless fence which is very portable. 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. When your pet gets too close to the boundary, the receiver collar gives the pet a safe and effective correction, thus keeping the dog or cat 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. By placing the flags around the perimeter of the fence both you and your pet will know the boundaries which aids in the training process.. 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. 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. The containment area covered by the fence could be a typical suburban yard or vast acreage depending on the model purchased. Imagine the cost of erecting a traditional fence for that area! Once set up, the dog wears the receiver collar and as it draws close to the wire marking the boundary, it receives a signal from the transmitter that corrects the dog and brings him back into the yard.
The wireless fence system is the second option. This is much easier to install in that there’s no digging for wire to be laid. Plug it in, set the transmitters boundary range and begin the training process. 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 lot of land, you can also purchase additional transmitters and increase the range.
Depending on the particular system you purchase, the coverage radius varies from 30 feet up to approximately 3/4 of an acre. 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.
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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