How to use an Invisible Fence

The invisible dog fence is an increasingly popular dog training tool.  With a significant history of reliability and effectiveness, invisible fences can keep your pet safely within your yard without impeding your view.  Installation is handled by professionals or with your own two hands. Teaching your dog how to comply with the system is fairly simple.

The invisible fence is composed of two parts.  The first is a wire placed underground and attached to an electrically powered transmitter.  The second part is a battery powered receiver placed on a collar around your dog’s neck.  When the receiver gets within a certain distance of the transmitting wire the collar produces a gentle shock that provides negative feedback to your animal. This shock from the collar is just like the shock from bark collars.  When the system is first installed small flags are set above the underground wire to give your animal a visual signal as well as the shock to speed up the training process.

Training comprises taking your dog out to the yard, leashed, and teaching them that the flags indicate an area where they are going to get shocked if they approach.  The shock is harmless, but lets the dog know that they are doing something inappropriate.  Training sessions should be short, ten to fifteen minutes, and after a couple of weeks or so, most dogs understand not to approach the limits set by the fencing.  Your dog is safe from the dangers associated with running away, and you have peace of mind, knowing that your dog will stay within certain boundaries. An invisible fence is an effective and non-invasive way of fencing your yard.