Let us be realistic. How do you tell someone from a rural area in Asia or Africa that you have created an invisible fence for your dog?
While the concept of an invisible fence is appealing and innovative, not many people can train their dogs to use it.
Even if you have an electric fence, chances are that your dog may run through your electric dog fence. Is this situation your fault or a system collapse?
This brings us to our topic, how do you train a dog to stay in an invisible fence? We will take you through the process step-by-step.
Fence Installation
Your invisible fence system should be properly installed, calibrated, and tested before you start training your dog to stay within the fence . Most sensing systems use a wire relay system buried along the perimeter borders of the yard.
Some other systems use sound waves from a portable device located at a central place in the house. There are receivers in the dog’s collar, which are calibrated to the frequency of the fence.
Calibration of the system can be done in a different setting, taking into consideration the size and temperament of the dog in question.
If you are doing the installation yourself, follow the manufacturer’s directives in the installation kit, or you go for advice from a professional electric fence installer.
Boundary Marking
After installing your electric fence, mount small white flags along the perimeter borders of your yard. These flags usually come with the installation kit.
Mount these flags a foot inside from the electric boundary and not less than feet apart from each other.
The markings will familiarize your dog with the limit he should not go beyond to avoid being shocked. Let these flags remain there for some weeks to ensure that your dog has gotten used to the area you want it to be.
It is a very necessary part of the dog training process.
Perimeter Training
You should connect a leash to this invisible fence collar. In addition, you should put a leash on your dog.
Take the dog out for a walk around the perimeter of the yard. The collar r beeps when your dog gets too close to the boundary. The beep will be followed by a shock or vibration if the dog does not get back.
Your dog will quickly realize that the beeping has to do with correction. Next time it will get away from the boundary line as soon as the collar beeps, not waiting to be corrected.
Take your dog for a walk around the perimeter many times a day until it gets used to staying away from the boundary area.
Do not forget to stay inside the yard without correction.
Observation
Get your dog off the leash when you are sure it has learned the boundaries of your invisible fence and is keeping to the perimeter. Hide where it will not see you and observe the dog. You may see it testing the boundaries.
There is no problem with it testing the boundaries as long as it does not try to cross them. Some stubborn dogs do run through invisible fences fully aware they will be shocked. In a case like this, adjust the setting to beep longer or apply a more serious correction.
Invisible Fence Variations
If you do not like training your dog with a shock collar you can go for citronella spray. Dogs do not like its offensive smell Citronella spray is used by some boundary fences.
Remember that the main purpose of an invisible fence is to give your dog the opportunity to have leisure and stay home. Consult your veterinary doctor f if you want to make more inquiries about the best ways to contend your dog.
FAQs
How do I keep my dog from running through the invisible fence?
Wired pet fences are one of the tools you can use to train your pet. They are invisible boundaries around your house that keep your pets in check. When this fence malfunctions, it will no longer be able to keep your pets contained.
This is how you can run a check on your electric fence to know if it is functional.
- You should ensure your boundary width is set at the right distance.
- Check that the battery in the collar is still active.
- Check to see if the fence is still working well with the collar.
- Switch on the transmitter dial.
- If the collar is functional, groom your dog so that the collar will be having contact with its body.
- Get everything plugged to electricity and ensure they are functional.
If you are sure everything is in perfect order, check other possible issues like behavior.
How do you introduce a dog to an electric fence?
Put your dog on a long leash and a non-metal collar. Go out on work together with the dog on that leash and the non-metal collar close to the perimeter of the Invisible fence.
Move some distance away from the dog as it is still near the fence line. If the collar gives your dog an audio signal when it is close to the boundary, call your dog out.
How do you train a dog to stay in an invisible fence?
- Show your dog a flag in the house.
- After you have practiced it indoors for a week or two, mount the flag along the boundary of the Invisible fence.
- Continue the practice with your dog once or twice a day for many months.
- Get some distracting items and put them on the other side of the electric fence.
How do you train a dog to stay in an invisible fence?
You don’t want to rush the process. I understand you may want to get over the training, but your furry friend may need more patience from you.
I recommend that you add treats and praises to your training.
If you have a puppy, you should start the training immediately. However, stray or adopted dogs may need more time to learn how to stay in their closure.