While an electric dog fence will not be the answer for all your dog issues it can be a big help in teaching your dog its proper boundaries. When used the right way it can teach your dog where it should stay. An electric dog fence can be a great solution for a dog that takes off from your yard to chase other animals or cars. Electric dog fences use a buried wire around the perimeter of your property a few inches underground. The dog will have a special collar which gets signals from the wire should your dog get too close to it.
There are collars that work in different ways. Some give your dog a small electric shock while others release an unpleasant smelling spray or give off a sound. This teaches the dog to stay within the boundaries of the property. Electronic underground dog fences are a great idea in those areas where your ability to build a fence is restricted by local regulations.
Since it is buried underground it gives you the ability to control your dog without needing to put up a big fence. This gives your dog the ability to run around your yard without having to constantly worry about them running away. If you have a large properly it can be much less expensive to install an electric dog fence.
You can find electric dog fences that work in up to 25 acres. Electric dog fences are also great solution if you have a large dog that would require a very sturdy and tall fence in order to restrain it. They are also a great idea for a dog which likes to dig under the fence you have. Having an electronic fence around a large property can be more economical than installing a standard fence.