Underground Fence has increased its popularity over the time. What is underground fence and why is it popular to many pet owners? Unlike the traditional fence, underground fence is easy to install. This can be installed in any part of your house that you want to limit your pet's access. Wires can be placed around swimming pool, gardens without worrying that your pet might tamper your plants. A lot of pet owners preferred this type of fence than physical or traditional fence because it is much less expensive in terms of maintenance. They are great alternative way preferred by homeowners in subdivisions that do not allow visible fence.
Underground fence consists of boundary wire, transmitter, receiver, test light, training flags and sign. With underground fences a wire is installed underground or above ground, depending on the system. This wire transmits a radio signal that the wire, acting as an antenna, turns into an electromagnetic wave. A small receiver is attached to the dog's collar; when the dog gets close enough to the wire the receiver can pick up the signal. The dog will first hear a warning tone, if it continues to the boundary it will receive an electric shock. The dog learns through a few week's of training where the boundary lies.
After installation brightly colored flags are placed along the fence line. This marks the boundary. When first training the dog, it will only hear the tone and not receive the physical correction (the shock). The first week of training is done on leash, when it hears the signal jerk the dog back to the yard and give praise. For the first few days, one prong on the collar is taped so that the dog can hear the warning tone without experiencing the correction. When the dog learns to return to the yard after hearing the tone it is time for the dog to experience the physical correction. When it feels the shock, pull the dog back to the yard. Slowly distractions can be added to the outside of the boundary. When the dog ignores the distractions, give praise. After about a week, try off leash training. Slowly, as the dog learns, the flags can be removed; first every other flag and then more, until they are gone.
Dogs should always be safely contained so that they cannot be teased or injured by other animals or by children and so they cannot escape.
