Imagine that you have finally gotten the house that you had been saving up for so long. You have everything you wanted including that wonderful garden you have always dreamed of. However, when the next day you go see your garden, you notice that many of the flowers have been damaged or unrooted. All of that work is now down the drain. You then turn around to see the family dog greet you and cover you with the same mud that his paws are covered with. It’s maybe time to invest in an invisible fence.
Benefits and Drawbacks of An Invisible Fence
Most times people buy an invisible fence when they have a very playful and active dog. Dogs tend to roam a lot and get into things they don’t need to. That’s when an invisible fence can be helpful. The fence will limit the dog to an area so that it doesn’t destroy flowers or gardens by accident. It works by administering a small “punishment” when your dog tries to cross the set boundaries.
The “pumishment” consist of a static shock that is very mild. We have all heard about dog experiments in which dogs are taught not to do things based on reaching punishment for doing them. In this case, if the dog gets within a certain distance of an invisible fence it will receive some form of shock.
The shock is administered through a collar that the dog wears. The intensity of the shock should be adjusted by the owner so that it’s not so strong that it hurts the dog or is painful for it, but not so mild that the dog can just ignore it (dogs have a much ticker skin than humans and much bigger resistance to pain). After a bit of experimentation (not on the dog, of course), you’ll find the right level that will work nicely.
An invisible fence is a good idea to keep your dog within a fixed area without altering your property. Your dog will not be able to destroy gardens or other things in your garden. In addition, an invisible fence will protect your dog from running towards guests or running cars.
