When we say runner, we usually think to a convict or a sportsman, but dog owners think at their dogs. But what does it really mean? A pet owner who’s dog does not like to stay alone at home and escapes from the yard where it is contained will call it a runner. 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. For the good health of our dogs, we need to offer them the possibility to roam around and play for free within the space we dispose of at our houses, but we also need to keep them safe from the possible accidents that can happened if they run for free outside our properties. There is an option now that gives your dog the illusion of complete freedom while keeping him or her completely confined and protected. Nevertheless, a new option is now available on the market, and we speak about a special type of fencing system t hat is usually called the invisible dog fence..
This type of fence is called invisible because it does not imply any kind of physical structure made of some solid, touchable and, of course, visible material, but in an electronic system composed of a transmitter or central unit, a number of sensors of proximity and a collar that your dog will wear. The sensor that you have placed to border your property or other place you want to restrain the dog in will signal the central unit when the dog approaches too much and then the collar will be trigger to emit a warning sound meant to tell your dog to stop and turn back. While firstly using such a collar, the dog will probably not understand the meaning of the warning beep and will continue advancing towards the limits of the yard, but in this case the collar will be trigger to deliver it a mild electric pulse that will convince the dog to stop. 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.
Some people, most of them having no dogs to care about, say this type of fence is giving to the dog inhumane treatment, because of the shock delivered by the electronic collar. However, since they were first invented in 1971, the invisible dog fence has been improved drastically. It happened to all of us to experience at home pulses of static electricity of a higher intensity than the shocks delivered by these collars. The dog is not harmed but astonished. Test the shock and set it as intense as you want. It is certainly more humane than the suffering your dog would experience if he is hit by a vehicle or wounded by a neighbour’s gun.
These fences are used for long time 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. You’ll enjoy seeing your dog playing safely inside the fenced area. Both you and your dog will benefit. Nobody will regret.
Most providers refer to as the invisible dog fence. Your dog will stop when he hears the warning sound. This could be true in 1971, when the invisible dog fence has been used for the first time,
