How To Install Electric Fences for Dogs
Electric fences offer an alternative for pet owners who cannot afford to install a traditional fence or do not want to have an unsightly barrier interfering with their landscape. Electric fences work by delivering a warning ''beep'' first and then a small harmless shock should the dog persist to cross a wire around the perimeter of the area.
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Things You'll Need
- Pencil and paper
- Garden trencher
- Measuring Tape
- Carpenter gloves
- Radio fence transmitter
- Wire
- Collar receiver
- Lithium battery
- Manufacturer's manual/installation Video
- Boundary flags
Instructions
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Plan the exact area of your yard where you want your dog to roam. Draw the layout on paper, marking particular spots you want to be off limits.
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Using your layout as a guide, measure the perimeter of your yard to determine how much wire you will need.
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Contact your local ''Call before you dig'' company to avoid damaging underground utilities. Knowing the location of underground utility wires will also help you avoid interference with signals your underground wires send to your dog.
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Dig using the garden trench according to the fence manufacturer's suggested depth. Lay out the wires, but do not bury them yet.
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Now you can install the transmitter. Choose a protected area near a power outlet. Garages work well for this purpose. If you are not experienced in handling electrical equipment, ask your electrician to help.
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Insert the lithium battery into the collar and test it by seeing if it beeps before you get close to the boundary. Bury the wire.
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Allow your dog to wear the collar and begin training. Now your electronic dog containment system is ready.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the flags to delineate the perimeter and as a training aid for your dog. Erect notices that an electric fence is in use so pedestrians will know your dog has not been left to run at large. Contact your ''Call before you dig'' company by dialing 811. If you have difficulties installing your fence, check the manual or call the toll-free numbers listed.
Invisible fences may not work for dogs who have a strong prey drive or are particularly stubborn. If the dog makes it through the fence, animal control may still cite you for a restraint violation. Before installing an electric fence consult with your veterinarian if your dog has any medical conditions.
