Tips for Electric Dog Fence Training
Electric Fence Tips Prior to Setup
Electric Fence Tips Prior to Setup
After you've purchased your
wireless fence, you must decide where to position your perimeter. Most electric fences have flags to designate the boundary location in your yard. Once the flags are in place, you can begin electric dog fence training.
Training Is Crucial To The Effectiveness Of Your Fence
Set aside time specifically for electric dog fence training. A calendar is helpful to chart your progress and monitor when your dog is ready for the next phase. It also keeps you from turning your dog loose before he's properly trained. Keep in mind that dogs are more receptive when you're in a happy mood, and a frazzled pet owner makes for an unresponsive pet.
If you have two dogs, it is important that you train each separately. When you start training, minimize distractions by keeping your other dog out of sight.
How Long Will Electric Dog Fence Training Take?
Electric dog fence training usually takes about two weeks. The actual time will depend on your commitment to training and your dog's age, size, temperament, and breed. You should plan on two-three sessions per day with your dog. Keep each session around 15 minutes long.
Electric Dog Fence Training Tips
Before every training session, play with your dog for a little while within the roaming area.
Remember to attach the leash to your dog's training collar, and not the electronic collar, in order to prevent the static correction probes from hurting your dog when you pull on the leash.
Begin each training session with a review of the past day's training and end each session with playtime.
Keep sessions fun.
After every session, remember to remove the electronic collar and reward your dog with plenty of praise and playtime: Throw a ball, give him food, or play a fun game, such as fetch.
What You Will Need For Electric Dog Fence Training
You will need a non-metallic training collar, 6' leash, electronic wireless collar, and a positive attitude. Use the same collar you normally use for training, such as a Halti or no-slip collar.
Preliminary Phase Of Electric Dog Fence Training - Introduce the Flag Line
Place the training collar and electronic collar on your dog and attach the leash to the training collar. The fence should not be active during this phase of electric dog fence training. Walk your dog within the roaming area for a while. Approach the boundary flag line with your dog on the leash. When he reaches the flag line, gently shake a flag while saying "Bad Flags". Do not yell or frighten your dog. Lead your dog back into the roaming area and immediately praise him. Repeat this procedure at several points around the perimeter. Conclude this session of electric dog fence training with praise. Move on to the next phase once your dog gets used to returning to the roaming area when you approach the flags. This phase of electric dog fence training can take one to three days or longer depending on the frequency of training and your dog's temperament.
Phase One Of Electric Dog Fence Training - Tone Correction
This phase trains your dog to move away from the flags when he hears the tone from the electronic collar. Start by setting the electronic collar to the tone-only correction level, placing the electronic collar and the training collar on your dog, and then attaching a leash to the training collar.
Walk your leashed dog around the roaming area for 5 minutes, then approach the boundary. When the tone sounds, gently shake the flag and say "Bad Flags" so your dog will associate the tone with the flags. Lead your dog back into the roaming area. When the beeping stops and your dog is safely back in the roaming area, praise him. Repeat this process a few more times around the perimeter of your yard. Finish the session of electric dog fence training with playtime in the roaming area. When your dog automatically turns away from the flags when you approach, you're ready to move to the next phase of training. This phase of electric dog fence training can take one to three days or longer depending on the frequency of training and your dog's temperament.
Phase Two Of Electric Dog Fence Training - Static Correction
Set the electronic collar to the lowest static correction level and fit it around your dog's neck. For 5 minutes, walk your dog around the yard on a leash within the roaming area only. Next, approach the boundary to allow your dog to receive the correction. Gently shake a flag and say "Bad Flags" so your dog will associate the short tone and static correction with the flags. Lead your dog back into the roaming area and praise him immediately.
Keep these sessions short so your dog doesn't receive too many static corrections, as he may become stressed. Remember to praise your dog every time he returns to the roaming area. End each session of electric dog fence training with lots of praise and playtime within the roaming area. When your dog avoids going near any of the training flags, move to phase three. This phase of electric dog fence training can take one to three days or longer depending on the frequency of training and your dog's temperament.
Phase Three Of Electric Dog Fence Training - Distractions
It is important to train your dog not to go outside of the roaming area when distractions occur. With your dog on a leash and the electronic collar on, position your dog near the flags. Toss a ball outside the trigger zone. If your dog stays still, praise him. If he goes for the toy, allow the correction. Gently shake a flag and say "Bad Flags" so that your dog will associate the short tone and static correction with the flags. Then lead your dog back into the roaming area and praise him immediately. Repeat a few times each session, so your dog will begin to understand when he or she crosses the flag line, there will be a short tone and static correction.
Train your dog with many different distractions. Have a child cross the perimeter, have someone walk by with a dog, or toss food outside the perimeter. Get creative and pay attention to your surroundings. If the trash men come by every Tuesday morning, plan to have your practice session then. Remember to finish every session of electric dog fence training with praise and playtime. Proceed to phase four when your dog no longer needs the correction to avoid temptations. This phase of electric dog fence training can take one to three days or longer depending on the frequency of training and your dog's temperament.
Phase Four Of Electric Dog Fence Training - Off Leash Supervision
Your dog is ready to be off the leash. Make sure the electronic collar is activated and keep the training collar on in case you need to attach the leash and repeat part of phase three. Monitor your dog from a distance as he walks around the inside the roaming area. If your dog crosses the trigger zone, promptly lead him back to the roaming area. Be sure to repeat all the distractions you trained for in phase three, to make sure your dog is truly trained. Move to the final phase when your dog doesn't breach the fence boundary in your presence while off leash, even with distractions. This phase of electric dog fence training can take one to three days or longer depending on the frequency of training and your dog's temperament.
Phase Five Of Electric Dog Fence Training Dog Monitoring
You should now be able to let your dog go outside alone with his electronic collar on and activated. Also continue to keep the training collar on your dog. It's recommended that you monitor your dog from inside your home. Only allow him outside for a short amount of time at first, and then gradually increase the intervals as long as he behaves. Remember to praise your dog when he comes back inside.
Well done! Your dog has successfully completed all the phases of electric dog fence training; so let him enjoy his newfound freedom!
You can remove the training flags after 3 weeks of successful Dog Monitoring. Remove every other flag once a week until all the flags have been removed.
Things to Remember
After your dog has completed electric dog fence training, he may be uncomfortable leaving the roaming area. So it's a good idea to establish one of the following systems:
1. Carry your dog out.
2. Take your dog out in a car.
3. Walk your dog out of the yard in only one spot. Only leave the yard with your dog on a leash and remember to remove the electronic collar before crossing. Adding a command, such as "Cross", to the action also helps.
Tips for Electric Dog Fence Training
By: Jon Kander
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