If you have a puppy or even an older dog – you know how much dogs love to dig. If your dog is a digger, you might be at wits end trying to figure out what to do. Digging is not only messy but also dangerous. If your dog digs enough at the edge of the fence, he can potentially get away. The best way to avoid your dog from digging in your yard and escaping is with an electric dog fence.
Why Does my Dog Dig?
There are a wide variety of reasons that your dog digs, all of them completely natural. Some dogs were just bred to dig, making digging a natural past time for them. Other dogs dig for entertainment, boredom, attention and for a way to escape.
How do I Stop the Digging?
There are several ways to stop your dog from digging, but none of them are fool proof – you will always have the risk of your dog digging his way out of your visible fence. The one way to ensure that your dog does not dig enough to escape is to have an electric dog fence installed in your Massachusetts yard. With an electric dog fence, there is nothing to dig and your dog is kept safe in your yard without the risk of running away.
How does the electric dog fence Work?
The electric dog fence is a fence that is buried underground and serves as the barriers for your dog. The combination of a transmitter, containment collar, visible flags and an auditory warning helps your dog learn his boundaries, keeping him safe in your yard. The containment system includes many different signals that your dog will have to be taught to understand. The flags that are set at the boundaries serve as his visual warning, the beep that he hears from his collar as he nears the boundary is his auditory warning and the mild shock is the last warning that he has gone too far. The shock is not cruel in any way – it is similar to the shock we get from walking on the rug and touch something metal such as the door knob.
Give your Dog Freedom
If you long to give your dog the freedom he wants but worry about him digging his way out of your yard – the electric dog fence is the answer for your Massachusetts yard. With nothing visible to dig, your dog will find other ways to amuse himself such as fetching a ball or just running through the yard. If your dog still insists on digging, he will find other areas to dig in that will not put him in harm’s way and in danger of escaping your yard.
For more information on installing an electric dog fence in your Massachusetts yard, contact the professionals that have helped many dog owners realize the benefits of an hidden Dog Fence by clicking HERE or by calling them direct at 508-404-3647 in MA, 401-942-3647 in RI or 866-364-8724 in CT.