How to Install Invisible Pet Fences
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 the dog in the yard and out of harm's way. The installation process is simple, and after the fence is installed you must take time to let your dog know where his boundaries are before you trust the dog alone outside.
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Instructions
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Using spray paint, mark off the yard where the fence will be buried. Do all parts of the yard, including cement sidewalks or driveways. Note: For driveways and sidewalks, you can use chalk to mark the boundary.
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Use the lawn edger to make a two- to three-inch-deep cut in the sod. Using the edger allows you to make a single cut instead of using a shovel and digging a trench.
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Using a concrete saw, cut to a similar depth in any driveways or sidewalks where the invisiblke fence will be installed.
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Lay the wire fencing alongside the cuts that were made in the sod and concrete. Do not pull or stretch the wire. Pull back the cuts made in the sod with one hand and use the other hand to lay the wire. As you place the wire in the cut, firmly pat the sod back into place.
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Lay the wire in the cuts made in the concrete. Use the tube of concrete sealer to place a bead over the wire. The cut should be sealed so that it is flush with the concrete.
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Place the flags that came with the fencing around the yard, two feet in front of the fencing and spaced about three feet apart. When the dog gets close to the wire, the transmitter in his collar will beep; if he gets closer he will receive a mild shock.
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Walk the dog up to the flag so he hears the beep. Walk the entire boundary of the yard, keeping the dog within the flag boundary. The dog will associate the beeping as a warning when he gets too close to the flags.
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Tips & Warnings
If a dog manages to charge through the fence during the shocks, it may be afraid to come back through the fencing. Never leave the dog attended until you are sure the dog understands the boundaries.
