Pet owners do many things to keep their pets safe. They take them to the vet, brush their hair and care for their teeth and nails, get them micro chipped in case they get lost and they even build fences to keep their dogs from wandering away and getting hurt.
However, some dog owners aren't sure if they should get an electric dog fence for their pets.. They sometimes think they're cruel or painful. To decide whether an electric dog fence is a good idea, you should consider its advantages and disadvantages.
An electronic dog fence works by burying an electic cable under the ground, marking with it the desired perimeter of the electric fence. A device is placed in the dog's collar (sometimes the fence comes with the collar) which is activated whenever the dog tries to cross the perimeter.
One of the advantages of an electronic dog fence is that it doesn't block the view or rots away, like other types of fences do. In addition, you don't have to get building permits or deal with zoning laws, since you're not building anything and the view stays the same. Therefore, it's a great way to keep a dog in without altering your property.
You should also take the disadvantages in consideration. While an electronic fence will not let your dog go out, other dogs can come in perfectly. Regular fences present a small obstacle for thieves who want to break into your house. There are some fences that actually improve the look of certain houses.
Electric dog fences are also not fool-proof - for some dogs, the shock they get when crossing the barrier isn't enough to actually keep them from crossing it. And once they do cross it, they may actually not want to come back because crossing over the perimeter fence means that they get shocked, and they may choose to avoid it altogether. - 29953
However, some dog owners aren't sure if they should get an electric dog fence for their pets.. They sometimes think they're cruel or painful. To decide whether an electric dog fence is a good idea, you should consider its advantages and disadvantages.
An electronic dog fence works by burying an electic cable under the ground, marking with it the desired perimeter of the electric fence. A device is placed in the dog's collar (sometimes the fence comes with the collar) which is activated whenever the dog tries to cross the perimeter.
One of the advantages of an electronic dog fence is that it doesn't block the view or rots away, like other types of fences do. In addition, you don't have to get building permits or deal with zoning laws, since you're not building anything and the view stays the same. Therefore, it's a great way to keep a dog in without altering your property.
You should also take the disadvantages in consideration. While an electronic fence will not let your dog go out, other dogs can come in perfectly. Regular fences present a small obstacle for thieves who want to break into your house. There are some fences that actually improve the look of certain houses.
Electric dog fences are also not fool-proof - for some dogs, the shock they get when crossing the barrier isn't enough to actually keep them from crossing it. And once they do cross it, they may actually not want to come back because crossing over the perimeter fence means that they get shocked, and they may choose to avoid it altogether. - 29953
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Some people use a electric dog fence to keep their dogs safe. It's a popular option because it doesn't require the actual building than a regular fence would. However, if your dog somehow gets to the other side of the electronic dog fence, it'll get a shock if it tries to come back.
