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Three Reasons to use an Electric Pet Fence
July 24th, 2009 under Blog. [ Comments: none ]

The electric pet fence industry is booming.  An increasing number of people are using them successfully to keep their pets on their property.  Here are the three reasons most cited for installing such a fence.

Esthetics

You invested a nice sum of money to landscape and decorate your yard.  Now, you have agreed to have a dog at home.  You don’t want to see dog poo everywhere, nor do you want to fence in what took so long to create.  You can use an electric pet fence to keep your dog confined to only part of the yard, keeping his mess limited.  By using an invisible fence, you maintain the lines and beauty of your yard at the same time. 

Safety

If you have a dog, you know how attached you become to your pets.  The thought of your pet digging under a traditional fence and getting out into the street makes your stomach drop.  Losing a pet is traumatic for the whole household. 

An electric pet fence keeps your dog safely inside your yard, without you needing to monitor them the whole time.  The collar acts as a disciplinary reinforcement no matter when they go outside.  If properly trained, even unusual distractions will not entice your dog beyond their dictated boundaries.

Convenience

If you combine a dog door with an electric pet fence, you have created the perfect situation.  You can let your dog come and go when they wish, but still know that they are safe and within your yard.  You will have no more getting up to let them out into the yard when they want to do their business or chase a squirrel.  Once your dog is properly trained, your life gets much simpler.