You have saved up for the home of your dreams and you have finally been able
to close on the house. It has all that you wanted, including that lovely garden
or lawn. However, when the next day you go see your garden, you notice that many
of the flowers have been damaged or unrooted. It makes you freak out, because
the day before it was ok. Then you notice the family dog coming at you with mud
all over his paws and muzzle. Perhaps you should have gotten an invisible fence
beforehand.
Pros and Cons of an Invisible Fence
Most times people buy an invisible fence when they have a very playful and
active dog. By nature, dogs like to roam, explore and chase after things. This
is when an invisible fence can help you. The fence will limit the dog to an area
so that it doesn't destroy flowers or gardens by accident. It can be a great
deterrent for dogs but most times an invisible fence includes some sort of
punishment for the animal if he crosses it.
The "pumishment" consist of a static shock that is very mild. We have all heard
about dog experiments in which dogs are taught not to do things based on
reaching punishment for doing them. In this case, the static shock is the
punishment the dog gets if it tries to leave the assigned perimeter.
The shock is administered through a collar that the dog wears. The owner should
adjust the intensity of the collar so that it's not so mild that the furry and
thicker skin of the dog prevents it from feeling the shock, but not so high that
the shock hurts it. After a bit of experimentation (not on the dog, of course),
you'll find the right level that will work nicely.
An invisible fence is a good idea to keep your dog within a fixed area without altering your property. Your dog will not be able to destroy gardens or other things in your garden. In addition, an invisible fence will protect your dog from running towards guests or running cars.
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