Wireless Pet Fence
Utilizing a wireless pet fence to keep your pet safely within the yard is not only easy to set up, but it is also a safer alternative to traditional fences. Some feel that these types of fences are not safe for the dog and that it could cause serious damage to them over time. The truth is, if you take the time to train your dog to avoid the fence boundaries then they will keep away from them altogether. What's more is that wireless fences do not do any long term damage because of the small amount of electricity they use, making them completely safe.
The reason that many people feel that these fences are not safe is because they send a small jolt of electricity to the dog via collar whenever they get too close to the fence. The fence is actually an electrically charged wire that runs underneath the ground around your yard. Your dog must wear a special collar with a receiver to make the wireless pet fence effective: when the collar gets near the wire, they are jolted. Often two or three times of experiencing this jolt is enough to hinder the dog from trying to leave the yard, but he or she will still require some training from you to really get the gist of it.
These types of fences are also affordably priced in the low hundreds, making them a much cheaper alternative to wooden fences. They are also easy to install. All that you need to do is dig a track around the outer area of your yard and lay the wire. Then set up little markers around it to show where it is and put the collar on your dog. It is very simple and takes almost no time at all.
Dogs are naturally playful and love to explore, so there is no reason for you not to have a fence if you live in a house. Keeping them on a leash can be painful and is almost always constricting -- dogs are never happy to be tied to a tree or a post. They want to have free range of where they live and play, and you can give them that within reason.
You should not be worried about your dog's safety or comfort with this type of fence. While training may be difficult and it seems cruel at first, they will learn to live with the fence over time and be happy to stay within its boundaries. Finding a happy medium with your dog is the best way to go, and you can do that with a wireless pet fence. They are happy to be able to run around, and you are happy knowing they are safe from passing cards and other dangers.