Your nerves are understandable, but the “shock” a dog receives won't hurt your dog at all. In-ground or invisible fencing is a great, safe, reliable option to keep your dog safely inside the perimeters of your yard.
How does the wireless dog fence work?
A transmitter, usually placed in your basement or garage, sends a radio signal along the wire. The radio signal is picked up by your pet's Computer Collar, which emits a warning sound when your pet approaches the Invisible Boundary.
How do wireless shock collars work?
The transmitter emits a 17.5 kHz radio signal around your home. Your pet wears a lightweight receiver collar that “listens” for the signal. While the collar is receiving the signal your dog is free to run and play in your yard. When he approaches the boundary of the signal area he receives a warning beep.
How does a hidden fence work?
Hidden fences are created by burying a 'boundary wire' a few inches underground around your property. The buried wire carries a harmless, low level radio signal from a transmitter installed in your house or garage. Your pet wears a lightweight, waterproof receiver collar that recognizes the radio signal.
How do you attach a shock collar?
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How do you install an invisible fence collar?
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Where should shock collars be placed?
The correct answer is the collar should be positioned on the lower side of your dog's neck, under your pet's chin. This position eliminates the possibility of the collar getting loose and gravity taking effect , causing the collar to slide around your dog's neck, which could cause injury.10 oct 2017
Are electric fences cruel for dogs?
No, of course not. Some do just fine. But there's no surefire way to predict which dogs will develop a problem, and which ones won't – so you should be aware that it's a risk. As anyone who has worked in an animal shelter can tell you, it's distressingly common to see lost dogs wearing electronic fence collars.8 mar 2018
Are electric fences cruel to animals?
Electronic fences and shock collars electrically shock dogs when they cross an invisible line, bark, or don't respond to a command. These cruel devices physically hurt animals and can cause severe psychological problems as well.
Why you shouldn't use an electric fence?
Here's why using an invisible underground electric fence is not a good idea: While an electric fence may look invisible, its damaging effects are very visible, and generally increase harmful behavior over time. Dogs can become fearful or even aggressive because they are being hurt.29 may 2014
Will any collar work Invisible Fence?
Will Invisible Fence work on any pet? Yes! Dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments have successfully been trained on Invisible Fence. Our featherweight MicroLite® Computer Collar® Receiver is the smallest and most advanced collar available.
What does Invisible Fence shock feel like?
Proponents describe the shock the dog feels as similar to the zap we get when we touch a TV after walking on carpet. They say the dog isn't hurt, that the sensation is minimal. But pain and fear threshold levels are different for each animal, just as they are for each person.
How do you turn up the shock on Invisible Fence?
Adjust the Power Level After checking the current level, press the button again within 5 seconds to raise the correction level. The collar will beep or blink in series to indicate the new shock level. Press the button again within 5 seconds to raise the level once more.