Steps for Installing an Underground Dog Fence
Using a network of both hardware and software, an underground dog fence is
comprised of an underground wire, a transmitter and a receiver attached to the
pet's collar.
1. First, carefully lay out an insulated wire along the designated
boundary. It is advisable to mark this invisible boundary with paint or any
other recognizable marker so that it would be easy to find if in case there is a
need to change the demarcation lines.
2. Bury the wire at least two inches below the ground. Ensure that you
will be able to include all areas where you wouldn't want your pet to stray
into, such as the gardens or the swimming pool.
3. Next, the transmitter is installed by connecting it to the underground
wire. Make sure that the area is dry before doing this.
4. Attach the receiver on the dog's collar.
The receiver usually runs on a 6-volt battery with an average battery life of
about three months. Signals are then sent by the transmitter through the
underground wire on to the receiver attached to your dog's collar. Once the dog
comes near the boundary, a beep is emitted, which tells the dog that he should
stop at once. However, if the dog chooses to ignore this sound and carries on,
he will then be corrected with a mild shock. This prevents the dog from going
any further.
The shock intensities may be preprogrammed depending on your dog's behavior. If
he is somewhat stubborn, the intensity can then be increased to make the
underground dog fence effective.
After several weeks, the dog will be able to discern what the beeps and the
corrections mean and will eventually learn to respect the set boundaries.
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