How To Install An Invisible Dog Fence

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An invisible dog fence is a great alternative to expensive and bulky traditional fences. With this type of fence, you can keep your pet securely contained in the yard without the hassle of installing other types of fencing. Within a few short hours, you can have your invisible fence up and running.

Plan you installation

Once you have selected which brand of invisible fence you would like to use, the next step is to plan out where you want to locate it. Before any installation, call your local utilities company, so they can come mark any underground hazards for you. After this, evaluate the area and decide how large and what shape to make your fence. Know exactly where each terminal and wire are placed before starting the project. An easy way to do this is to draw an accurate map of the fenced area.

Installing the fence

Most brands of DIY invisible fences include detailed instructions regarding the installation. Many companies recommend to just staple the wiring to existing fence or the ground, but experts agree that the wire needs burying. It adds a little extra work. You need to dig a shallow trench, no deeper than 6 inches, everywhere the wire is located. Next, install all the boundary wires and recover them with dirt. Flag off all the boundary line as you go, so you know exactly where it is located. To install the transmitter unit, you should closely follow the included instructions. Each different brand of transmitter is proprietary and requires different installation techniques. However you need to install it, the key is to choose a great place for it. Many people choose a readily accessible wall. Once that is installed, it is as simple as connecting your boundary wire to your transmitter.

Make sure to flag all your boundary lines as your work so that you know exactly where they are located. Keep flags up, so in the event of a line break, you can determine where it is more easily.

With the proper installation and training of your dog, an invisible fence is an affordable and safe way to keep your pet contained. One of the keys to a successful invisible fence experience is to spend ample time training your dog to recognize the fence. Over time and with correction, your dog can learn to stay within these boundaries.

Your dog can learn to stay within these boundaries