Are Invisible Dog Fences Good For Your Dog?

By : Scott Lawson
Invisible dog fences fall into two basic categories. Those that are considered underground invisible dog fences require an actual copper wire to be buried around the perimeter of the area you wish to use to contain the dog. The other type of electric or wireless dog fence uses a radio frequency instead of an actual copper wire like the underground dog fence. Both of these types of invisible dog fences have the same basic use.

You equip your dog with a collar that will give them a warning when they are approaching their limits. If the dog ignores the warning sounds emitted by the dog collar and gets too close to the boundaries of the then they receive a small shock to stop them in their tracks. Proper use of either of these types of invisible dog fences require some training with your dog so they know exactly where they can go.

The big controversy over the invisible dog fence is because of the electric shock the dog receives. When dogs go to close to the boundaries of the containment area. One opinion is that any negative reinforcement is bad and basically constitutes animal cruelty. The other opinion on the invisible dog fence is that with proper training the dog will not endure any pain and will be kept safe by not leaving the safe haven of the yard. I can understand both sides of this argument and realize that there is a give and take with an invisible dog fence. If your using an invisible dog fence just because you're lazy and don't want to train your dog, then this is definitely not the way to contain your dog. If you take the time to properly train your dog and use the invisible dog fence as an added tool to keep them from the harms of a busy road then I personally think it's OK. I would much rather my dog got a small shock from the invisible dog fence than get hit by a car.

There are plenty of videos out there that show you how to train your dog properly when using an invisible dog fence and any new dog owner should view them before ever considering either a wireless dog fence or the underground dog fence. I do agree that negative reinforcement isn't the best way to train your dog but if you use your invisible dog fence properly the dog shouldn't experience any shock unless it's to save his life. I'll try to cover more on invisible dog fences including training and installation in future articles.



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