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While an electric dog fence will not be the answer for all your dog issues it can be very effective at teaching your dog its boundaries. When used the right way it can teach your dog the proper place to roam. An electric dog fence can help to contain a dog that quickly leaves its yard to chase down things that pass by such as cars and animals. The electronic dog fence uses a wire which has been buried around the boundary of your property. Your dog will need to wear a collar that will receive a signal from the wire should your dog get too close to it.

There are collars that function differently. There are some that will give your dog a soft electric shock while others work by emitting a sound dogs dislike or by releasing an spray with an unpleasant scent. This teaches the dog to stay within the boundaries of the property. Electronic underground dog fences are a great idea in those areas where your ability to build a fence is restricted by your local home owners association or zoning laws.

Since the wire is buried underground you can protect your dog without needing to put up a big fence. This gives your dog the ability to run around your yard without having to constantly worry about them running away. If you have a large properly it can be much less expensive to install an electronic dog fence than a traditional fence.

Electric dog fences can be found that work in properties as large as 25 acres. Electric dog fences are also a great alternative for large dogs that would require a very sturdy and tall fence in order to restrain it. Electronic dog fences are also a good idea if you have a dog which keeps digging under your fence in order to escape. Often times installing a standard chain link fence around your property can be expensive compared to the invisible fence.