subject: In Ground Wireless Dog Fence Challenges [print this page] In Ground Wireless Dog Fence Challenges In Ground Wireless Dog Fence Challenges
An In Ground and Wireless Dog Fence are not without their own challenges. Here, are a few issues you should be made aware before purchasing so you can take appropriate steps in protecting your pet:
1. Power outages: Although power outages are normally rare, they do shut down your in ground or wireless fence when they happen. In these situations, it is a good idea to bring the dogs inside to avoid them roaming free during this time.
2. Attractive Nuisance: Depending on where you live, the lack of a physical fence may create an attraction for children who want to pet it. In addition, if kids are likely to walk across your yard a lot like if you have a corner lot for example, you may be obliged to put up some signs warning children to stay off the yard.
3. Uninvited Dogs: The lack of a physical barrier can also create a situation where dogs that are roaming free can come into your yard and harass your dog. Since the shock of an in ground or wireless fence will only apply to your pet when crossing the fence perimeter, these other dogs would not be impacted when crossing the fence perimeter. Therefore, if your neighborhood has an issue with roaming dogs, it is a good idea to choose traditional fencing or a combination of traditional and these fencing options if you have a smaller dog that will not be able to discourage others dogs from entering the yard through its barking or size.
4. Battery cost: Customers should also recognize that they will periodically need to replace the batteries of both the in ground and wireless fences. Generally, these batteries will last for about 3 months, but can vary depending on the amount of usage and size of battery. For standard sized batteries for collars, customers can reasonably expect to spend an additional $20 to $30 a year. If smaller batteries are used, this price range can double.
5. Compromise: In all these instances, a better solution may be to use traditional fencing along with an in ground or wireless fence. This double duty can provide an even greater level of security by providing two levels of defense that address the weaknesses of each method.
