You may want to restrict your dog’s movement to your side of the compound for a number of reasons. Your beloved dog may be well behaved but is perceived by neighbors as a nuisance. It could be messing up your neighbor’s yard or may have a habit of digging on their delicate flower beds. To avoid conflict with your neighbors, or for any other reason, you should consider a number of options available for dog fences. There are several types of fences that come in different varieties. Here are some of the main types of fences.
A dog fence acts as a physical barrier that prevents the dog from going to the other side, but it is different from a normal fence in a number of ways. It prevents the dog from jumping over the barrier; it equally prevents the dog from digging under it. A simple fence will keep the dog from going to the other side of the fence but once it spots another dog, it may get excited and jump over the fence. Fences for dogs have a number of designs that prevent dogs from doing this.
To prevent dogs from jumping over the fence, the fence may be designed in a number of ways. Some wooden fences are made of pointed planks of wood. This makes it difficult for the dog to jump over since it can’t hold onto the top of the fence to allow it to jump over. A dog will still try to jump, but it may give up if it fails a number of times. Chicken wire fence may be cheaper than wooden fences and are more cost effective if you want to build a fence that more than 5 feet high. Chicken wire fence allows the dog to see the other side which may be psychologically important for a dog in a small restricted area.
An electric fence is another option that you may consider. An electric fence allows you to restrict the movement of your dog without the need for a physical barrier. It involves the use of an electric dog collar, a remote control sensor or activator and an ‘invisible fence’. An ‘invisible fence’ is a wire that is laid down underground at the edge of the perimeter, where you do not want your dog to cross. When the dog crosses the boundary a low intensity electric shock is activated.
You may have to mark the boundary where you have laid the wire, so that your dog can identify the boundary he is not supposed to cross. There are some systems where you do not have to use wires. This system is activated by a radio controlled sensor. Every time the dog goes beyond a set radius from the sensor the collar is activated.
There are many fantastic electric dog fences, wireless dog fences, invisible dog fences and electronic dog fences. They can also be underground outdoor models, indoor models, portable models and other dog containment solutions. Innotek is probably the best known doggy fence company and they get the best reviews, bar none. The beauty of hidden doggie fences is that unlike even a small chain link or wire fence, these underground or electronic models don't impact the aesthetic charm of your yard but still do their job fantastically.
Some animal welfare groups have expressed concern over the use of the electric fence and collar to control the movement of dogs. You may need to get proper training for the use of electronic dog collars to avoid misusing it. There are online training materials that have all the information you need on the proper use of electronic collars and fences.