Installing an invisible dog fence is not a replacement to training your dog. Using an invisible dog fence requires time and patience in teaching the dog his boundaries. Many times, an invisible dog fence system comes with training instructions and those should be followed carefully.
Teaching a dog what his boundaries are and training him to respect your invisible dog fence is similar whether you do the training yourself or work with a professional. Even if you hire a professional trainer, you still will need to follow through with the training when the trainer is absent.
Training a dog to respect an invisible dog fence takes time and patience. The process becomes easier when your dog is closely bonded with you and when you are in tune with your dog.
Depending on the dog, invisible dog fence training can take as little as two weeks or as many as six weeks or more.
You can begin the training by putting up a line of small red flags where the cable is buried. This will help your dog learn where his boundaries are because he can see them. Then, cover up the prongs on the collar with tape so that it will not send a shock to your dog right away.
Take your dog on a leash within the fence boundaries every time he has to go out. Allow him to explore the area and when he approaches the boundary, you will hear a warning beep. At this point, immediately pull him back and excitedly praise him for returning.
Continue this exercise several times daily until your dog makes the association and has learned to turn back when he hears the beep. The next step in your dog's training is to remove the cover from the collar prongs so that he will feel the shock. Keep in mind that this shock is not painful, but it will definitely be noticed and should be strong enough to get the dog's attention and cause him to turn back.
It is similar to the static shock you get when you rub your feet on the carpet and then touch something metal. Adjusted properly to a dog's size and response level, the shock does not cause injury.
Not all electric shock collars have adjustable settings, and purchasing an invisible dog fence that does is very important. Also, make sure and keep an eye on your dog while he's outside to make sure that the collar is at the correct level.
Do not remove the leash at the same time that you remove the covers from the collar prongs. At this point, you should still be using a leash on your dog at all times while he is in the area where the invisible dog fence is.
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