A radio fence is a solution to dogs that want to roam around freely in the neighborhood. Dog owners have tried a myriad of other tricks, but they have more disadvantages and do not address the problem properly. If you have a dog that loves to leave your yard a lot, consider the following advantages of radio fence:
1. The fence is invisible. Owners who are using the system can keep the beauty of their current yard and would not need to build fences anymore. Besides, these fences do little to discourage dogs from leaping over.
The reason why it is called a radio fence is its extensive use of radio signals in order to build a barrier around your house. The signal and the receiver attached to the dog’s collar is a tandem that can contain even the most stubborn dog.
2. It requires little effort to set up. A radio fence system comes with a signal generator, a long coil of wire, boundary flags, and a receiver. You only need to dig a few inches off the ground, just enough for the wire to be laid down. This will allow you to maximize the play area of your pet. It is important for the wires to be a few inches in the ground to prevent accidents from happening such as tripping over. As warning to your dogs, boundary flags will be plotted close to the wires.
3. The system is safe. If the dog crosses the boundary, the receiver he is wearing will sound an alarm first. If he is unable to return to the play area immediately, a mild static correction will be delivered.
It is important to emphasize that the static’s purpose is not to punish the dog but to simply call his attention. The static is completely safe and will not cause any physical injury to your dog. Furthermore, the correction level can be adjusted to match the comfort level of your pet. There is also an alarm only option if your pet can be easily trained. The signal will not hurt anybody crossing the boundaries too.
4. It helps in training your pet. The ultimate goal of a radio fence is for dogs to learn to stay within the premises even when the owner is not around. It is not just meant to contain the dog. This is the reason why there are boundary flags and why the receiver plays a warning sound first. A training manual usually accompanies a radio fence system, detailing the daily routines that you and your pet will undergo in order to familiarize with fence.
The exercises will slowly make them aware of the flags, then the warning sound, and finally the static correction. Their goal is to always stay in play area and to quickly turn back if they are near the boundary. You can accompany trainings with treats in order to gauge the control of your pet. Rewarding for not crossing the boundary will make them learn faster. In less than a month, it will already be possible to leave the dogs without the collar; they would not cross the boundary.
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