subject: Do You Know Where Your Dog Is Right Now? You Would If You Had a Dog Fence System! [print this page] Do You Know Where Your Dog Is Right Now? You Would If You Had a Dog Fence System!
Your dog would never run away, right? You've left him or her alone in the backyard, sometimes for hours at a time, and your dog has always been perfectly content to play, roam or even sleep without showing any signs of leaving the property.
The thought of checking into dog fence systems may have never even crossed your mind. But here's something you should know: each year, about 10 million pets are reported lost, and 20 million stray dogs are euthanized. And according to the American Humane Association, only 17 percent of missing dogs are ever reunited with their owners. Still think that dog fence systems aren't right for you?
So Why Don't More Dog Owners Use Dog Fence Systems?
For some people, the idea of installing dog fence systems doesn't exactly make them jump for joy. Fences take time, money and effort to build, and they can detract from the beauty of your property and give you the feeling of living in a compound instead of a home.
But maybe you would consider installing a fence if it wasn't such a hassle and eyesore. You could invest in an underground electric dog fence system, the kind where you dig a trench around your yard and bury wires. When your dog tries to leave the yard, a gentle shock tells him or her that he or she has gone too far. But what if your dog is a "digger?" There's always a chance your dog could come in contact with the buried wires. Not a good situation.
Are There Any "Right" Dog Fence Systems Out There?
So what can you do? The worst thing you can do is nothing. Each time you let your dog loose in the yard, there's always the possibility that he or she won't come back. But instead of digging, building or burying wires, there is a way to keep your dog in the yard that's safe, effective and doesn't require back-breaking labor to install.
What About Wireless Dog Fence Systems?
With wireless dog fence systems, you can keep your dog from straying without burying wires or digging up your yard. A small but powerful controller unit placed inside your home monitors your dog. The controller even allows you to choose from one tone only setting and five different correction settings, in order to find the right setting for your dog.
Radial wireless dog fence systems allow you to program a circular roaming area that can expand from acre up to 11.5 acresthat's almost the size of 2 football fields wide by 2 football fields long. And installation only takes about an hour. You simply use the controller to program the desired boundary area into the dog collar. Then, you walk the perimeter while holding the collar, which beeps and flashes to indicate where to place the flags that mark the boundary. When you're done, you place the collar around your dog's neck. That's it! No digging or burying required. Your wireless dog training can now begin.
Here's how wireless dog fence systems work. When your dog tries to cross the boundary, he or she receives a correction. However, your dog won't receive an additional correction when he or she crosses back into your yard. With a little training (instructions are provided), you can condition your dog to avoid a correction entirely by staying well within the boundary.
Don't Let It Happen to You
Don't let your dog lull you into a false sense of security by making you think he or she would never leave the comfort and familiarity of your backyard. It could easily happen to you, unless you install one of the safe but effective wireless dog fence systems.
