Have
you ever shuffled your feet across a carpet and then reached for the
door knob only to get a small electrical shock? If you have, you already
have a better understanding than most about how electric
dog fences work.
It is a common misconception that these dog fences are painful or
inhumane to dogs. The fact of the matter is that the shock that a
dog receives from one of these fences is much like the one you experience
from shuffling your feet.
The electric connection felt by your dog is mild, but jut strong
enough to make him think twice before trying to get past the invisible
border again.
The thought process that goes through your mind after this happens
is similar to how the thought process for dogs works as well. You
know that if you have just shuffled your feet and touched the door
knob and been shocked, you will definitely be more careful the next
time the same situation arises.
Your dog will do the same thing, although it isn’t a lesson
that is immediately learned. You and your dog must have patience with
the system, as it usually takes around two weeks for a dog to understand
what is going on. During this training period, it is important that
you are in communication with your dog to try to facilitate understanding.
In order to help your dog learn, often you can buy instructional
books or DVDs that give you tips pertaining to how you can best train
your dog to get used to this system.
Getting electric dog fences like these really is akin to doing your
dog a favor. Instead of being bored and having to be locked inside
the house all day, your dog can actually have the opportunity to run
around in the outdoors. This will make both you and your dog happy
about the purchase.