Dog Training

Install a Pet Stop Fence System indoors or out to keep your pet from venturing into areas close to off-limits items. You can install most systems in a matter of days if you have some basic DIY...

A pet fence is a device that educates your pet to stay within specific areas of your property. For DIY pet fence installations, depending on the size of the project, expect to spend about two or...

Thirty-nine percent of households in the U.S. own at least one dog, according to the American Human Society. This equates to 74.8 million dogs owned in the United States. These numbers have...

Nothing is more frustrating than your pooch destroying your beautiful flower garden or digging up your perennials. You may be at your wits' end trying to chase the dog around the yard while it...

An invisible fence is a radio-wave system that keeps animals in a particular area. It is not an above-ground wire system that shocks animals if they touch it. With the invisible pet fence, the...

Outside your fence, there are many temptations for your dog: cats, squirrels, other dogs, etc. However, there are also many dangers, such as cars and dangerous dogs. If your dog has learned to...

Dogs are like children: They need constant supervision or they will cause as much mischief as they can. Even with a chain-link fence, there's a chance your pet will get out and get lost, or worse,...

An Innotek underground dog fence is a fencing system that keeps your dog confined to an area that is surrounded by underground wiring. The wiring is connected to a radio transmitter that emits a...

Invisible fencing systems consist of a wire buried underground that emits a radio signal to a collar that you place around your dog, giving him a mild shock if he gets too close. You should...

So, you want to keep your dog in one area of the yard and away from the garden or flowers. Using a radio, also called invisible, fence is a good way to contain a dog in a certain section of your...

An electric dog fence sends low frequency radio waves to a length of wire that surrounds the area where you want to keep your dog. Your dog wears a collar that listens to the waves and beeps if...

There are three main commands that I believe ever dog should know. The first is to sit, the second is to lay down and the third is to stay. Stay can keep a dog out of some very bad situations. We...

An electric pet fence is designed to keep your dog from wandering away by emitting a warning beep and then an electrical shock if he tries to cross the perimeter. Some dogs still get through an...

An invisible fence uses radio frequencies emitted by buried wiring to trigger your pet's collar to beep and then shock your dog when he crosses it. The whole process hinges on the invisible fence...

Your dog can get lost, injured or killed, if it escapes from your fenced-in yard. If it creates a problem with a neighbor or causes any damages or injuries, you are responsible and your pet can be...

An electric fence is used to prevent dogs from leaving the yard. A wire fence is attached to a radio transmitter and buried along the perimeter of the yard. The wire then emits a radio frequency...

An electric dog fence can save you money and time when you're trying to keep your dog from roaming the neighborhood. However, if you're having issues with your electric dog fence, it can be...

An invisible dog fence is a system of wires that are buried along your yard's perimeter. These wires give off a radio frequency that triggers the dog's collar. The dog's collar gives an electrical...

Your dog is a bit of an escape artist or Houdini-dog. He manages to dig under the fence and slip out at a moment's notice, and you need to keep him contained. There are several good reasons for...

An invisible fence is an animal control mechanism wherein a dog is given a collar that emits an electrical shock if he ventures too close to an underground wire. This underground wire can be run...

Having an invisible dog fence keeps your dog from running off, and it saves you the expense and view obstruction of having a traditional type of fence. However, if you ever have to repair a hole...

A radio dog fence is a device that prevents dogs from leaving an area. A radio transmitter that is set to a certain frequency is sent along wires underground. The dog has a device attached his...

Training your dog to stay within the confines of your yard without putting up a wooden fence can be difficult. One option is an invisible pet fence, which works with a transmitter collar to keep...

Losing a dog because it escaped a fence can be a traumatic experience for you and your family, but it doesn't need to happen. Using a few simple steps, you can reinforce and fix your chain link...

If you want to keep your dog in the yard but you don't have the time or the money for a fence, you may want to try an invisible fence. The invisible fence puts up electrical boundaries around your...

Dogs are domesticated animals, which means that they are used to being around people and will usually come when called. Some skittish dogs, untrained dogs, or wild dogs, however, might need to be...

The underground dog fence is one way that a dog owner can keep his pet within the boundaries of the property. The fence wire is installed underground and works with a transmitter that the dog...

Dogs love to tromp through a garden and eat the flowers and vegetables growing in your beds. Unfortunately, dogs are likely to destroy the garden, and many flowers are toxic to them. The easiest...

One of the most frustration situations for a dog owner is a pet who climbs or jumps your fence. Even well-trained dogs can find things irresistible outside their safe enclosure. Jumping the fence...

As many dog owners know, K-9s can be escape artists, even with a wooden or chain-linked fence installed. Some dogs just seem impossible to keep contained. However, a K-9 fence controller (also...

An underground fence can be a great way to keep your dog inside of your yard. These are great to use, because you do not have to put up ugly or unsightly fence or barriers for your dog, you can...

Often referred to as invisible fencing, hidden pet fences can be a great way to keep your dog in your yard without ruining your view or angering the homeowner's association. Hidden fence systems...

Radio Systems Corporation manufactures the PetSafe fence, which allows pet owners to install an invisible electronic barrier around their yard that will prevent their pet from leaving the...

Dogs are man's best friend, but not when you are looking at the splinters of your fence littering your yard. You still love your dog, but as far as best friends go, you're not feeling that cozy...

Dogs provide unconditional love, companionship and protection. In some cases, though, they exhibit unwanted behaviors -- such as dogs that get out of a fence. For your dog's safety, it's important...

When I got my 2nd dog and quickly learned that I didn't have prairie dogs or moles coming up from under the ground but a little digger. Trying to keep our lawn looking great I started to do a lot...

Now that you have your cute little puppy home with you to love and enjoy, it is essential to immediately set the potty training ground rules. Puppies learn by repetition, so if you wait a few days...

This will teach your dog not to leave your yard using an electric fence, the easiest way.

Dogs dig for a variety of reasons - boredom, heat, curiosity. At the beach or in designated areas this is not a problem, but in your yard, garden, or under a fence to escape is unacceptable. ...

The PetSafe wireless pet fence is an electronic pet containment system developed and manufactured by the Radio Systems Corporation. The PetSafe fence is safe and humane for all dogs or cats that...

Once your underground pet fence is in place, you may end up forgetting where it's located. Fortunately, finding it again is easy.

A wireless fence is a relatively inexpensive way to achieve the same end as a regular barrier fence. The term "wireless fence" is a misnomer actually as the fence is made operative by a wire, just...

The term "Invisible Fence" is a trademarked name for the original underground fence, invented in the mid-1970's, but the term is generically used when referring to underground or hidden fences for...

Even the most well-behaved dog may occasionally wander away or spot a cat across the street begging to be chased. However, keeping your dog on his own property is not only necessary for his...

An electric fence for dogs is called an invisible fence, because it is installed underground. The system includes a dog collar, which gives the dog a mild shock if he moves too close to the fence....

Choose a location for building your dog fence home where your dog will have some shade and protection from the hot sun and from inclement weather conditions. Of course, it is also important to...

When looking to prevent a dog from jumping the fence, it's important to think about extending the height of the fence. Find out why chain-link fencing may deter a dog from jumping a fence with...

There are several ways to stop a dog from digging under a fence, including laying wire along the perimeter of the fence. Discover how to use cinder blocks or rocks to prevent dogs from digging...

Dogs are surprisingly good climbers, especially when they have sufficient motivation to leave a fenced-in area. These motivations include food, mates or sheer boredom. A loose dog can be hit by a...

Before installing the invisible fencing wire, it is best to decide where exactly it will be located. Map out a plan and then lay the wire out along the perimeter you've chosen. Since there will be...