How To Train A Dog On Electric Fence
Introduction
You have several options for keeping a dog in his yard, including chain link fences and electronic containment. If you install an electronic fence system in your yard, you’ll have to train your dog to stay within the boundaries. During training, it’s important that your pet doesn’t receive mixed messages between the transmitter collar and a leash or other type of physical restraint. While it isn’t difficult to train a dog to use an electric fence, it does require your patience and commitment.
Use the same brand of e-fence collar and transmitter.
The collar and transmitter must be from the same manufacturer. The collar must be compatible with the transmitter, receiver, and wire.
Install the hidden dog fence securely.
The next step is to install the electric fence. Your dog will likely not be trained at this point and so it’s important that you take precautions when installing your system.
The first thing you need to do is make sure the electric fence is installed where they are going to be in their enclosure, otherwise they could escape by digging under or over the line. The second step is to ensure that it is secured firmly into concrete (or other material) so that even if they do dig up some of the wire, it won’t come loose from its anchoring point and create an opening for them to escape through.
There are two types of fencing: buried wire and surface mount systems. Both work well but we recommend surface mount because it’s easier for beginners and doesn’t require as much maintenance later on down the road once everything has calmed down a bit–but if possible choose both types so one isn’t damaged by other animals using it as a runway through your yard!
Let your dog see you bury the wires.
To train your dog to respect the electric fence, you should let them see you bury the wires. This will give them a visual of how it works and make it easier for them to understand what is happening in their territory. However, once they have seen you bury the wires, they will most likely become curious about them and want to investigate further (just like children). Just keep in mind that since your dog has never experienced electricity before, he/she will not know what these new wires are for or what dangers they pose. The best thing to do is let him/her sniff around on both sides of the fence line so he/she can get used to having it there without being shocked by it first time around!
Train your dog to use the fence with a long leash.
- Use a long leash. This is important, because the electric fence will be off when you are training your dog with the long leash and your dog can wander too far away from it if he or she is not on a longer leash.
- Use treats to reward your dog for walking along the fence line, stopping at the collar whenever they reach it and starting off again when you give them permission to do so by releasing their collar and calling them back with another treat.
- Clicker training is an easy way to communicate with your dog while they’re wearing an electronic bark collar and learning how to use the fence system–just click once each time they stop at a sensor or cross an area that has been set off by one of those sensors! This lets them know exactly what behavior was performed correctly in order for rewards like food treats or belly rubs (more on that later).
Have a helper to distract your dog during training.
- Have a helper to distract your dog during training.
- The helper may be another family member or friend, or it could be someone who is familiar with the dog and has experience in training. The important thing is that they have enough control over the animal so that they can keep it from getting too close to the electric fence and keep it from getting too far away from the electric fence (or both).
Show your pet that he is contained in an invisible boundary.
To teach your dog to stay within the boundaries of your property, use a long leash and take him for a walk around the perimeter. When he gets too close to the edge, pull him back and make sure that he understands that he cannot go past it. If you have trouble controlling your pet during this training session, consider using an electric fence collar as well.
The goal is for your dog to understand that there are invisible boundaries on his property so that when you’re gone or sleeping at night, there is no risk of him getting lost or hurt by an animal like a coyote or deer crossing over into your yard while you’re gone
Keep training sessions short and positive.
Don’t overdo the training sessions.
As you and your dog are learning, keep the training sessions short. Your dog may get tired or bored if you don’t take a break, and he might not learn as quickly as he could. If this happens, don’t worry: just try again later on in the day or even the next day.
Don’t use negative reinforcement to train your dog on an electric fence system!
Negative reinforcement is when something bad happens (like being shocked) after doing something wrong (like going outside of his boundary). This kind of punishment can cause serious anxiety issues for a dog and cause him to be fearful around people or things that remind him of getting shocked in the past; these fears may even lead him to run away from home so he never has to face them again! We want our dogs happy and healthy—not scared out of their minds!
By using an electronic fence, you can give your pet room to roam without worrying about him getting lost or being hit by a car.
Electric fences are a great way to keep your pet safe and sound. With our electric fence, you can give your dog room to roam without worrying about him getting lost or being hit by a car. You’ll also be protecting the rest of your family and property from damage caused by roaming pets, which can include:
- Lawns being torn up
- Gardens being trampled
- Carpets and furniture getting damaged by sharp claws or urine stains
- Children being bitten or scratched by an excited dog
Electric fences can also help keep pets out of dangerous situations that could result in serious injury or death. For example:
- If your fence is properly installed on all sides, it will prevent dogs from wandering into traffic lanes while they’re running around freely outside (this is especially important if you have busy streets nearby) * Electric fences can prevent cats from climbing trees in your yard so they don’t become stuck up there
Conclusion
In conclusion, you should use an electric dog fence when you need to keep your pet contained. There are many benefits to using this type of product including the fact that it is completely hidden and cannot be seen by people as they pass by. You will also save money because there is no need to install a physical fence around your yard or pay monthly bills for someone else’s service like Invisible Fence® offers their clients.