With so many options available today, it can be a very difficult time in picking a way to keep your dogs within your yard. Currently gaining ground are new technologies like the Petsafe wireless fence. But how does it measure to other ways of containing your dog? Let us get a rundown and see why the Petsafe wireless system is the best.
Leashes and Pens
Perhaps the most recognizable way to keep your dog from running around is the leash. Unfortunately, its basic design can put too much stress in the dog’s neck whenever he tries to break free from its grasp. There are already many cases where the dog ends up getting choked by tight leashes. Even newly designed leashes that are not attached to the neck still have their flaws. Leashes, for the most part, clearly limit the movement of your dog.
A slightly more comfortable solution is to place your dog inside a pen. The problem with this setup is that much like a leash, the dog can only do limited things. Certainly, he can never run around and may only bark in order to get your attention.
What’s good about the Petsafe wireless fence is that your dogs are free to run around your yard and move freely. As long as they are inside the area you have designated, they can play with you or just find their own place to rest. The boundary flags and beeping receiver will remind them not to cross the boundary.
Actual Fences
Another way of containing your pet without choking them is to simply build a fence around your property. But exactly how tall will your fence be? Most fences can easily be jumped over even by the smallest dogs. You may even end up building a wall instead. Factor in the fact that it will cost time and money to build a fence that will only cover your beautiful house, you may realize that it is not worth it.
The problem with the methods above is that they are only successful in keeping your pet within an area even if they don’t want to. The Petsafe wireless fence is not just a containment system but a way of training your dog to wait before he can go out of your designated area. In fact, the manual does not only show you how to operate the device, but also acts as a module to help you in your dog training. Don’t forget too that the fence itself is invisible.
Wired Fences
Very similar to the Petsafe wireless fence are those that require running wires under the ground. The dogs still wear a receiver, and they also get a mild static correction when they cross the invisible barrier. But installation will be a pain and will most likely require the services of professional to dig through soil and concrete, and then lay the wires on your property. This makes the system very expensive.
The Petsafe wireless system, on the other hand, uses a stronger radio signal in order to create a dome around the house. Installation becomes very easy and can be done in around two hours. You can even bring the system when you and your dog go out of town.
