Dog radio fencing in many neighborhoods and new subdivisions are gaining popularity, as many associations do not allow traditional fences. Radio fencing is available at your online Pet Store at Remarkable Dogs as well as other pet stores and is easy to install for the do-it-yourselfer or professionally. Nevertheless, do they really work?

The answer, maybe. There are shelters and dog rescues in every city housing many dogs with the radio collar still around the dog’s neck. This happens for many reasons one of which is choosing the wrong dog breed. Regardless of how well your dog is trained, how many obedience classes your dog has passed or books you’ve read from dog training experts, you cannot un-train natural born instincts.

Members of the hound group will chase anything that is smaller than they are; squirrels, other dogs or chipmunks. A Hound dog would rather accept the shock from an electronic collar then allow its prey to escape. Herding group dogs on the other hand, would do well with a dog radio fence. Their natural instinct is to herd the family together in a confined space and a yard equipped with a radio fence works well. If he/she could talk, they would like to see their human family wearing the collar…makes their job easier.

If you are new to the concept of dog radio fencing it is a wire that surrounds the space for your dog who then wears a shock collar. There is a warning signal that sounds as the dog approaches the edge of the space and then will receive an electric shock when they get to close. As the dog becomes trained and learns his/her boundaries; you can turn down or turn off the shock part of the collar and rely on the warning sound.

Another reason dog radio fencing fails is dogs are left unsupervised in the yard or have free access through a dog door. While installing a dog door can offer your pet the freedom of going outside whenever they need is a great idea, it is best suited when the space they enter has a traditional fence. Dogs with a radio fenced in space need to be monitored by their owners. As your dog fulfills its natural instinct to chase down its prey, they cannot reenter the yard when they get back home.

Some dogs become so fearful of the shock they never want to enter the yard again. It is recommended that pet owners purchasing a dog radio fence that they hold the shock collar and feel what the dog feels. This will give you an idea of which setting to use in order to avoid too strong a signal for your dog.

While radio fencing can offer a solution to a neighborhood where traditional fencing is forbidden, you must ensure your dog breed will benefit from a dog radio fence. Always monitor your dog while in the yard and ensure they remain where they belong. Remember that radio fencing can work but will never replace traditional fencing. Know your limitations, understand the natural instincts of your dog and you will have a great life together.

by Remarkable Dogs