Answering Your Questions About Electric Dog Fences

We know how important your dog is to you. He or she might be a faithful companion who follows you from room to room or a rambunctious little character who loves to play in the backyard with his friend. 

Electric dog fences are a great alternative to keeping your fluffy friend at home and clipped to their leash. Also, they provide an option for pet owners that don’t have the time to walk and play with their dog every day. However, there are quite a few questions about them.

In this post, we’ll be answering the most frequently asked questions that come up about electric dog fences and, hopefully, taking some of the mystery out of how they work.

How does an electric dog fence work?

Electric dog fences work by emitting a harmless electric signal or vibration whenever your dog tries to cross the boundary line. Because it’s safe and humane, you don’t need to worry about hurting your dog. 

Generally, there are two variants of an electric dog fence:

1. Wireless dog fences emit a radio signal from a central unit and activate when the pet travels beyond a certain radius from the center unit.

    2. Underground dog fences emit radio signals that warn your pet to stay away a few inches from the buried fence line. 

Additionally, some dog fence collars provide you a way to change the sensitivity of the system so that it always reacts as you want, or you can set it a little on the sensitive side until your pet figures out what’s expected of him.

How many dogs can use one system?

There is no limit to the number of dogs that can use one fence. Most systems can be used by one dog at a time, while several are compatible with two or more dogs. Each dog that uses the system needs its own receiver collar (which tracks its location). You can add as many dog collars to the system as your yard can support.

How long will it take to train your dog?

The length of dog fence training depends on the breed and its age. It can range from 10 minutes to a whole week, but it is definitely not as difficult as you think. Follow some of the dog guard training tips to speed up the process.

What is the difference between a professionally installed system and a store-bought kit?

There is a big difference between a store-bought electric dog fence kit and a professionally installed system. The commonly sold kits are usually much smaller in length. Moreover, they are overwhelmed by too many radiofrequency devices, environmental interferences, and other challenges. 

A professionally installed system has a wire that is buried underground or hidden in a “ditch”. It includes the controller, receiver, electrodes, splices, and an inspection while it is being installed to ensure reliability. 

The cost of quality installation is usually more than the cost of a less expensive self-installed system, but it can save you a lot of time and headaches. Installed dog fence systems also come with the required training for your pet to learn how to use it properly.

Do you feel ready to take action?

The number one reason people give up on their fence is trouble setting it up or repairing damaged dog fences. We offer both dog fence repair and electric dog fence installation. Call us right now to schedule a free consultation and estimate. We also sell the best electric dog fence on the market. Please feel free to call us at 636-397-3321.