6/21/2023 0 Comments Perimeter invisible fence collar![]() ![]() Also, if he triggers the shock by going through the boundary, he will end up outside the designated area and free to go where he wants. The instructions describe how you will test the shock on your dog when you adjust the settings, but there is no objective way to tell exactly how much it will hurt him, or whether it will effectively stop him at the barrier when he is excited. If your dog does not return, or goes through the boundary, he receives a shock to his neck that can range from a tingle to very painful, depending on the setting you choose. When he approaches the boundary of the signal area, he receives a warning beep. While the collar is receiving the standard signal, your dog is safe from shock. Even when not generating a shock, the collar is likely to be quite uncomfortable. The collar must be fastened tightly on the dog’s neck so that the probes will poke through the dog’s fur and press firmly into his skin. Your pet wears a shock collar that will be triggered by a change in the signal. The transmitter emits a 17.5 kHz radio signal. Electric shock has been used in laboratory experiments for decades for behavioral studies to put animals in a state of stress or fear and is also linked to increased aggression. “The “Famous Brand” electronic fence system uses a shock collar connected to a radio transmitter with the goal of keeping your dog inside a chosen area. Here is a rewritten version, omitting the warm and fuzzy language and using complete descriptions of the processes involved. With words and phrases like, “safest,” “simplest,” “inconspicuous,” “lightweight,” “free to run and play,” “static correction,” “not harmful,” “simple training,” and “easy instruction,” it paints a picture of something benign, humane, and easy to use, that works consistently. I hesitate to reproduce this here because it is quite effective persuasive writing. Follow the easy instruction and training manual that is included.” The training of your pet is a key element with the “Famous Brand” wireless fence. With a little simple training, your dog will quickly learn his boundaries. ![]() If your dog does not return, he receives a static correction which is startling but not harmful. While the collar is receiving the signal, your dog is free to run and play in your yard. Your pet wears a lightweight receiver collar that “listens” for the signal. The transmitter emits a 17.5 kHz radio signal around your home. Plug in the transmitter somewhere inconspicuous in your home. “The “Famous Brand” wireless fence pet containment system is a revolutionary concept that provides the safest, simplest form of pet containment ever. Here is the product description for one of the well-known electronic fence setups, quoted here for purposes of critique. The Warm, Fuzzy Image: It Sounds So Safe and Harmless! Problem #4: The Collar Can Malfunction or Be Set Incorrectly.Problem #3: Your Dog Can Still Get Out: Then What Happens?.Problem #2: The Shock Can Easily Be Associated with the Wrong Thing.But the fence companies and installers do. There’s plenty of evidence, and it’s not on the side of the salespeople. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Unfortunately, invisible fences are not safe, they are not foolproof, and they are certainly not painless. And they seem to offer a simple solution for situations where it’s hard or not allowed to put up a real fence. The fences and accompanying collars are marketed as safe, painless, and foolproof by the companies that make them and the stores and individuals who sell them. If you are considering this kind of fence, there are some things you need to know that the people who market them won’t tell you. A system where your dog wears a radio controlled electronic collar that shocks him whenever he crosses a certain perimeter, sometimes marked (at least at first) with little flags. Boundary flags for an electronic pet containment fenceĮlectronic fences, e-fences, radio fences, Invisible Fences™, pet containment fences: they all amount to the same thing. ![]()
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