The Invisible Dog Fence Makes Your Life Easier
Whether you're a dog enthusiast or a first time dog owner, you have probably come across a runner before. What's a runner? A runner is a dog that likes to get out of its confined area and run about on its own. Most of these dogs wouldn't hurt a fly on the wall and are just out and about having fun without a care in the world until a driver doesn't see the dog until it is too late or a non-dog person decides to take matters into their own hands. As a dog owner, you want your dog to enjoy its freedom as much as possible, but you want to avoid it being killed accidentally. There is an option now that gives your dog the illusion of complete freedom while keeping him or her completely confined and protected. This system is called the invisible dog fence.
These fences work through the installation of sensors around the area you want you want to allow your dog to play in and a special collar that is placed around your furry friend's neck. The collar is programmed to read when the dog is getting too close to the sensor and will start beeping as a warning sign, telling your dog not to go any further. If the dog ignores the warning sounds, the collar will give it a mild shock, which increases in intensity if the dog does not go far from the fence. Your dog will learn very quickly not to get too close; just a couple of shocks and he will stay well within his designated area.
Even if this imaginary fence is extremely efficient, many pet owners live with the impression that it hurts their animals. Yet, there is a great difference between the first versions of this device, invented back in 1971, and the modern invisible dog fence. The shock given to your canine companion is little more than the same static shock you can get from rubbing your feet on carpet with socks on and then touching a metallic object. They are not dangerous at all. Most versions of collars can have their shock intensity adjusted, according to the preferences of the dog owner. Compared to the experience of losing your pet in a car accident, it is much better to purchase such a mechanism.
Invisible fences have been rewarding for dogs and their owners for decades now. The peace of mind that the fence gives the owner is well worth the cost of the fence, which is less than if you were to put an average fence around your yard. Once the dog learns the limits of the area he is allowed to live in, he will enjoy liberty and will also be able to see everything around, since there is no physical wall. As a dog owner who really cares for its pet, the dog fence is one of the best things you can do for it. It is definitelly worth the price.
