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Electric Dog Fence for Dogs with Undesirable Behaviour Look at this article from the website United Dogs: “Aversive training techniques are based on the principle of applying an unpleasant stimulus to inhibit behaviour. This kind of training technique can include the use of prong collars, electric shock collars, restricting dogs′ air supply using nooses/leads or pinning them to the ground, which can cause pain and distress. The use of such techniques may compromise the welfare of dogs and may worsen the behavioural problems they aim to address, potentially placing owners at considerable risk. A number of scientific studies have found an association between the use of averse training techniques and the occurrence of undesired behaviours in dogs.” Electric Dog Fences are Uncomplicated Now, what about the electric dog fence ? Certainly this fence does not promote averse training. It does not harm the pet or compromise its safety. Besides, maintaining the electrical fence is not very complicated. The parts are not expensive since it will take three months before the batteries are changed. Yet, it is obligatory to keep an eye on the system for occasional power failures. In most cases, manufacturers of this mechanism need to install a light that will point out if the circuit is functioning or not. This will tell you if there is need for minor repairs to be done. Training Dogs for Proper Usage However, you must train your dog correctly to use the electric dog fence so that the animal will have a positive experience with the system. Ideally, the training procedure would take from one to four weeks depending on

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Electric Dog Fence for Dogs with UndesirableBehaviour

Look at this article from the website ­ United Dogs: “Aversive training                     techniques are based on the principle of applying an unpleasant stimulus                   to inhibit behaviour. This kind of training technique can include the use of                       prong collars, electric shock collars, restricting dogs′ air supply using                 nooses/leads or pinning them to the ground, which can cause pain and                     distress. The use of such techniques may compromise the welfare of                   dogs and may worsen the behavioural problems they aim to address,                   potentially placing owners at considerable risk. A number of scientific                 studies have found an association between the use of averse training                   techniques and the occurrence of undesired behaviours in dogs.”

Electric Dog Fences are Uncomplicated

Now, what about the electric dog fence? Certainly this fence does not                     promote averse training. It does not harm the pet or compromise its                     safety. Besides, maintaining the electrical fence is not very complicated.                 The parts are not expensive since it will take three months before the                       batteries are changed. Yet, it is obligatory to keep an eye on the system                         for occasional power failures. In most cases, manufacturers of this                 mechanism need to install a light that will point out if the circuit is                         functioning or not. This will tell you if there is need for minor repairs to be                             done.

Training Dogs for Proper Usage

However, you must train your dog correctly to use the electric dog fence                       so that the animal will have a positive experience with the system. Ideally,                       the training procedure would take from one to four weeks depending on                     

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the moods of your dog and how you are able to pursue the training                         program. Most dogs respond to the commands of their trainers positively                   especially if the latter is adept at coping with the wayward behaviour of                       their pets. Positive reinforcement is also said to be more effective than the                       averse style of training. You will have to be patient with the dog and know                           how to use the collar that forms part of the package.

Installation may be time­consuming but it is very simple. If you are not                       capable of setting it up, you can hire professional workers. The training                     part is more complicated so you have to learn the basic steps before                       training your dog. You need to study the manual and obtain the                     suggestions of people close to you who are familiar with implements such                     as the electric dog fence.

The Dog Line provides tips in dog training as well as supplies dog owners                         with tools like the Dog Fence. You can obtain more relevant information                     about the Electric Dog Fence Australia on the website of The Dog Line.