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Conventional fencing is fine for most families, but many others find it does not meet their needs. Perhaps your homeowners’ association bans or places strict requirements on fences. Maybe your family owns a dog who is an excellent climber and will escape from an ordinary fence if left unattended.

If you’re unhappy with conventional fencing, the pet care experts at Invisible Fence of Newtown in Connecticut recommend installing an invisible fence. Below, they explain how invisible fences work and what you need to consider when leaving your precious pooch outside.

A Guide to Pet Care:  Leaving Your Dog in a Yard With an Invisible Fence

What Are Invisible Fences?

Invisible fences are innovative outdoor pet containment systems for people who do not want or cannot install conventional fencing. They use buried wire to create an invisible perimeter for your dog. If your dog gets too close to the boundary, his collar will emit a warning noise to remind him he is approaching the edge of his territory.

pet careIf he continues across the boundary, the transmitter will provide static correction to remind him he is not allowed to go past that point. This static correction is safe and humane; it will startle your pet, but it will not hurt him. Most dogs quickly learn to associate the static correction with the boundary and instinctively stay inside the area you have marked out for them.

What Do Dogs Need When Left Outside?

Dogs contained by invisible fencing require the same pet care as those in yards with ordinary fencing. Dogs need constant access to water, so leave them more than enough fresh water to drink while they are outside alone.

You should also provide your dog with shady areas where he or she can escape the mid-day heat, especially during the summer. At least one of these areas should also provide protection from rain or other inclement weather. Finally, don’t leave dogs alone outside for too long. 

For more information about invisible fences, contact Invisible Fence of Newtown. Their four-step invisible fence training program has a 99.5% success rate, so you should be confident they will provide a solution to your pet containment problem. Call (888) 429-241 to speak with a pet care specialist or visit their website to view their full product line.

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