What Are the Different Kinds of Electric Dog Fences?
If you’re looking at the various ways to keep your dog safe and secure in your garden, you will be happy to know that electric dog fences do actually work well. They provide extra security for your furry companion to roam around your garden without escaping.
There are a few different kinds of electric dog fences, with the main three types including GPS, wireless, and wired. Let’s take a closer look at each option, including the pros and cons, so you can decide which type is the most suitable to protect your dog’s well-being.
GPS Electric Dog Fences
GPS electric dog fences use a GPS signal and operate wirelessly. They create a virtual boundary that you can set according to your preferences using a smartphone app.
Your dog will need to wear a GPS collar, which contains a receiver. The receiver inside the collar receives a GPS signal from the electric fence to create the virtual boundary and monitor your dog's location at any moment.
You can set up your GPS electric dog fence to send you alerts when your dog attempts to get past the virtual boundary so you can check on them if needed.
GPS dog fences offer more versatility and flexibility than physical dog fences because you can adjust the virtual boundaries using your smartphone and even move your fence to a different location if you are traveling. However, it can be harder for dogs to learn where the fence boundaries are because they aren’t visible.
Wireless Electric Dog Fences
A wireless dog fence uses an invisible boundary to ensure your dog stays within a predetermined area. It uses a radio signal that creates a circular boundary and communicates with a receiver within your dog’s collar.
If your dog goes near the boundary, the collar will vibrate or emit a beeping sound to warn it. Each time it manages to go past the wireless boundary, it will receive a small static shock to teach it that it has gone too far.
Wireless dog fences are easy to set up, adjustable, and portable, but the radio signal can be affected by buildings and certain terrains.
Wired Electric Dog Fences
A wired electric dog fence uses a wire that sits below the ground to create an invisible boundary controlled by a transmitter. Your dog wears a collar that receives a signal from the transmitter to send a vibration if they go near the boundary. As with the wireless electric dog fence, your dog will receive a mild static shock if they venture past the boundary.
Wired electric dog fences are customizable, and you can adjust the boundary to suit the shape and size of your garden. They are reliable and less prone to interference than wireless or GPS fences. However, they are harder to install as they require you to dig up some of the ground to bury the wire properly. If the wire gets damaged, you will need to replace it.
