If you are thinking of getting a wireless fence for your pet, you will have several questions regarding it. Do wireless pet fences work? What is the difference between them and the normal underground electronic ones? Are they safe? How can I install them? We get all these queries. Hence, we compiled the information to answer all your questions.
How They Work
Many electronic fences have a buried wire that is approximately 2 to 6 inches long. It is placed underneath and connected to a transmitter that is placed in the owner’s house. The pet has a unique collar that detects the radio signals generated. If your pet gets close to the wire, it triggers an alarm that is a ‘beeping’ sound and alerts the pet. If your pet is trained, it stays away and moves back.
Pet Training
Before installing a wireless pet fence system, it is important that you train your pet first. What is the point of having such a fence if your pet does not respond to the alarm? Experts say that a simple training program will help train your pet. You can use flags to mark the boundary and highlight which area is safe. In this way, your pet will recognize it once the alarm goes off. If the pet continues to go ahead, the alarm sound will go off. With a few practice sessions, the pet will learn that it needs to stay within the boundary.
Difference
Wireless pet fences are different from traditional ones because there is not a fence actually in place. There is a wire that is underground where the boundary is marked. Wireless GPS fences are also popular. They use satellites to mark the boundary instead of the underground wire. The pet collar is connected to the GPS and issues an alert if the pet comes close to the boundary.
Installation Position
Usually, the transmitter is installed in the center of the property. The circular signal then creates a radius within which the pet can stay. It is not simple, though. The owner has to take into account several considerations before putting a wireless pet fence.
Important Considerations
If your property area is less than 30 feet, you should not use a wireless pet fence. Such systems require broad areas; otherwise, they will not work. Moreover, if the land is rugged, the topography may not be suitable. Trees will also interfere with the signal. Metal objects and buildings can stop the signals as well. Lastly, if you have a mobile signal booster, you cannot install a wireless pet fence system.
Conclusion
A wireless fence system is a good option for those who keep in mind all the considerations. If you install it without training your pet or rugged terrain, then the fence will not be of much use. Hence, always do your research before making a purchase. Otherwise, you will end up wasting money on something that may be of no use.
Caroline is doing her graduation in IT from the University of South California but keens to work as a freelance blogger. She loves to write on the latest information about IoT, technology, and business. She has innovative ideas and shares her experience with her readers.
