An Invisible Fence is a Functional Fence
Invisible fence is the name of a line of electric dog fences. Over time though, the name has come to be associated with any non-visible dog containment solution. The basics of this system include an underground wire connected to a power source that utilizes a radio frequency received by the animal’s collar. In the collar is a radio receiver that warns an animal with a noise upon approaching the preset “fence” and then administers a small shock if the pet gets too close.
A period of training is instituted after the fence is installed. Flags are left over the buried wire to give the dog a visual signal and then the dog is introduced to the system over a period of time that spans from days to weeks, dependant upon their learning curve. They learn to associate the sound the collar makes with a warning, and wanting to avoid the subsequent shock, learn to back away from areas where they hear the warning noise.
The best of these systems have a number of accessories that work inside the home as well. You can utilize the same disciplinary method to keep your pet out of certain areas of your home or off the furniture. The transmitter can be programmed to accommodate your pet’s specific behavior patterns, allowing for great flexibility when training animals of different personalities.
Using invisible fences to help contain dogs is a growing industry. I suspect we will see a steady increase in families incorporating an invisible fence in comprehensive dog containment plans. My dog showed immediate attention just like he did with his bark collar.