How to Install an Invisible Fence for Dogs With an Existing Fence Next Door
Many types of invisible fences exist on the market. Every fence uses a transmitter and a receiver mounted on the dog's collar to enforce the boundaries of the areas where the dog is allowed to be. Most systems use an auditory warning designed to alert the dog to its proximity to the boundary, followed by a minor electric shock to correct the dog's behavior and return it to the area where it belongs. Traditional systems use wires buried around the property to establish the perimeter. Wireless fences are a better choice when existing structures, such as fences next door, make a traditional installation impractical. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the transmitter in a dry, well-ventilated area on the ground floor of your home or garage. Most transmitters must be at least four feet from any large metal objects and two to four feet off the ground to work properly. Consult the owner's manual for your system's exact requirements.
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Plug the transmitter into a standard outlet and turn the system on. Set the transmitter to its highest output and the desired distance setting. Consult the owner's manual for the distance equivalent for each setting. For example, the maximum number setting corresponds to the maximum coverage radius of the transmitter, which is 90 feet for most systems. Set the transmitter to a distance that corresponds with the distance of the fence next door to discourage your dog from digging under the fence or similar undesired behavior.
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Turn on the receiver collar and walk away from the transmitter until the unit emits the warning tone indicating that you are at the maximum allowed distance.
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Walk the perimeter of the zone established by the transmitter to ensure that the distance restricts your pet to the desired areas.
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Return to the transmitter and adjust the distance settings as necessary by increasing or decreasing the settings. Test the new perimeter in the same manner as before.
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Set the training flags included with the system around the perimeter and begin training your dog to respect the boundary as indicated in the owner's manual. The flags provide visual cues that your dog will associate with the new boundary. After the training process is complete, the flags may be removed.
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