Electronic fences are control devices that have both benefits and disadvantages for both the animal, in this case the dog, and humans. An electric fence is actually a set of devices that generally includes transmitters and underground wire that delivers noise, shock or foul spray by the use of a collar on a dog when it reaches the boundary. Underground, along a perimeter of around 500 to 1000 feet, is buried the wire and when the animal reaches that area, the collar receives a signal, which activates the restriction.
If you live under city ordinances or strict HOA housing rules you may not be able to have a fenced in yard and need to install an electronic fence for your pet. When you have no normal fence to mark the boundary for the dog, electronic fences are a reasonable alternative, although they can be expensive.
However, there are various possible disadvantages of having electronic fences.
You will need to instruct your dog carefully, regardless of any previous training, to handle the shocks and noises of an electrical fence properly. Dogs need to learn their allowable limits as well as how to associate the shock or noise with those boundary limits.
It is possible for lightning strikes or careless digging near the perimeter to short out the electronic fence. You can remove the boundary flags that were set upon installation of the e-fence. If you leave them where they are they can be knocked over and dragged away while cutting grass or while children play or for other reasons. When not in position the boundary flags can become potential health risks by puncturing someone.
Some assertive or forgetful dogs may chase prey and run past their boundary unmindful of the temporary shock. While on the wrong side of the fence, they become discouraged by the shock from returning home voluntarily.
Some dog owners do not consider electric shock humane nor a great means of producing the behavior desired in their canine companion.
There are many risks in life and they all deserve careful measuring. Confining your dog indoors with no opportunity to run freely, unless on a leash, may cause your dog to become mentally unhealthy. There are locations that provide dog parks and other areas where dogs can run freely yet safely. Allow your dog to run freely at times to keep it from becoming frustrated.
Large dogs may be able to clear the usual height in fences however, accidents do occur and the animal may become injured or punctured badly by wooden planks and chain links. Dogs tend to bite and scratch at even minor wounds causing them to become infected or creating a hot spot. This means a visit to the veterinarian office. There are times when using an electronic fence is less dangerous.
There is no standard solution that will satisfy everyone and every situation, all dogs, all breeds or all training methods. In order to make an educated decision, consider all the facts, especially those involving the psychological and physical health requirements of the dog.
You should however, prepare to disable your fence if it seems to do more harm than good.
If you live under city ordinances or strict HOA housing rules you may not be able to have a fenced in yard and need to install an electronic fence for your pet. When you have no normal fence to mark the boundary for the dog, electronic fences are a reasonable alternative, although they can be expensive.
However, there are various possible disadvantages of having electronic fences.
You will need to instruct your dog carefully, regardless of any previous training, to handle the shocks and noises of an electrical fence properly. Dogs need to learn their allowable limits as well as how to associate the shock or noise with those boundary limits.
It is possible for lightning strikes or careless digging near the perimeter to short out the electronic fence. You can remove the boundary flags that were set upon installation of the e-fence. If you leave them where they are they can be knocked over and dragged away while cutting grass or while children play or for other reasons. When not in position the boundary flags can become potential health risks by puncturing someone.
Some assertive or forgetful dogs may chase prey and run past their boundary unmindful of the temporary shock. While on the wrong side of the fence, they become discouraged by the shock from returning home voluntarily.
Some dog owners do not consider electric shock humane nor a great means of producing the behavior desired in their canine companion.
There are many risks in life and they all deserve careful measuring. Confining your dog indoors with no opportunity to run freely, unless on a leash, may cause your dog to become mentally unhealthy. There are locations that provide dog parks and other areas where dogs can run freely yet safely. Allow your dog to run freely at times to keep it from becoming frustrated.
Large dogs may be able to clear the usual height in fences however, accidents do occur and the animal may become injured or punctured badly by wooden planks and chain links. Dogs tend to bite and scratch at even minor wounds causing them to become infected or creating a hot spot. This means a visit to the veterinarian office. There are times when using an electronic fence is less dangerous.
There is no standard solution that will satisfy everyone and every situation, all dogs, all breeds or all training methods. In order to make an educated decision, consider all the facts, especially those involving the psychological and physical health requirements of the dog.
You should however, prepare to disable your fence if it seems to do more harm than good.
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