Pet owners do many things to keep their pets safe. They take them to the vet,
brush their hair and care for their teeth and nails, get them micro chipped in
case they get lost and they even build fences to keep their dogs from wandering
away and getting hurt.
However, some dog owners aren't sure if they should get an electric dog fence
for their pets.. They wonder if it’s inhumane and going too far. To decide
whether an electric dog fence is a good idea, you should consider its advantages
and disadvantages.
An electronic dog fence works by burying an electic cable under the ground,
marking with it the desired perimeter of the electric fence. A device is placed
in the dog's collar (sometimes the fence comes with the collar) which is
activated whenever the dog tries to cross the perimeter.
The pros of an electronic dog fence include things like aesthetics: there’s no
ugly fences blocking the view from you yard. In addition, you don't have to get
building permits or deal with zoning laws, since you're not building anything
and the view stays the same. Therefore, it's a great way to keep a dog in
without altering your property.
You should also take the disadvantages in consideration. An electronic fence
will keep your dog in, but it won't keep other dogs out, like a regular fence
would. Regular fences present a small obstacle for thieves who want to break
into your house. Some houses also actually look better with fences as well.
Electric dog fences are also not fool-proof – for some dogs, the shock they get
when crossing the barrier isn’t enough to actually keep them from crossing it.
Moveover, your dog might not want or be able to come back, because doing so
would activate the shock too.
An electric dog fence is a good idea for keeping your dog inside. Unlike other fences, it doesn't block the way or view of your yard. However, if your dog manages to get to the other side of the electronic dog fence, it'll have problems coming back.
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