Dog Fences

The pet or dog fences are artificial boundaries to restrict the animal’s movements to a limited area of the home or outdoor location. These predefined boundaries help the owners to manage the animal while allowing freedom of movement to an animal within pre-set limits.

The idea of a modern fence for household pets came forward in 1973. Richard Peck was the person who saw several dogs hit by cars. Such events led him to create pet fence systems. A modern dog fence system fulfils many requirements for dog owners. Majorly it restrains pet dogs in a safe place without the use of a leash. Meanwhile, it also keeps other animals and passer-by out of the reach of dogs. If your dog is fond of exploring any unattended neighbourhood, a fence can help you avoid it. However, as each dog is different, there is a need to offer them different types and levels of protection. Consider the needs of pet owners in mind. The manufacturers provide a comprehensive range of fences.

Common types of dog fences

No matter what shape or size your dog is, it is worth taking the time to ensure that your beloved pet is safe when it’s out in the yard. Likewise, it is important to keep them in a secure shell when no one can attend to them. Hence it is always a good idea to protect your beloved family member from opportune thieves, attacks of stray dogs, or wandering in the neighbourhood. With a good dog fence, you can let him loose in the yard to play, run and have fun without the worry of any harm. Moreover, if you struggle to walk your pup, an outdoor pet fence will offer plenty of space to enjoy. Depending on the qualities you prefer and the size of your pet, there are several varieties of fences to choose from.

The invisible dog fence

These are electric fences installed underground with a receiver collar on the dog’s neck. The perimeter along which the underground wire is connected defines the boundary for the dog. If the dog gets too close to the boundary, the receiver on the collar will get signals causing a beep. The dog will also receive a mild electric shock (it will not be harmful to the dog in any way). The receiver collar is quite expensive and can be stolen by intruders if they are not affected by the boundary. Likewise, there are chances that the dog will ignore these mild shocks if something is grabbing its attention vigorously. In any such case, the barrier becomes ineffective, and the memory of shock may discourage the pet from returning.

The wireless dog fences

Much similar to invisible fences, the wireless pet boundaries do not need any underground wire installation. In this case, a transmitter emits signals within a given area, and when the dog gets close to the boundary, the collar beeps and cause a mild shock. To some extent, both wireless and invisible fences can be harmful to the dog. However, they are the preferred choice of the owners who do not want the fence to be obvious but want to zone the animal in specific areas of the house. Many users claim that these fences work well as the pup appear to stay in his seat area without any obvious resistance. You can also use these fences to keep the pet away from certain areas of the home, like a kitchen or bedroom.

Picket and Electric dog fences

One must not confuse electric fences with the shock collar fence. The electric fence uses the charger to put harmless yet intimidating electric change on one or more fence wires. However, a drawback of these fences is that they are just a psychological barrier. Hence if a dog is inclined to overcome them, the fence will be useless. At such times you can consider the picket fences that serve as an excellent barrier in your yard and prevent the dog from going out. These fences are generally made of wood but will not block the view. Hence an option better than traditional wooden frames. However, there is a possibility that your pooch will squeeze through the opening and get caught by a wild animal.

Barrier fences

These barriers have the edge over other types because they are real physical barriers. These fences themselves have many different types of styles, sizes and materials. They could be tall enough so that the dog cannot clamber over it, or they can be of short height.  And if your dog seems likely to dig under the fence, you can use a special measure to prevent it. A well-reinforced barrier fence can work well for keeping your pet in its designated boundary. In general, no matter if you consider any add-on, serious considerations should be given to these barriers. They are less expensive and easier to install than any other available option.