The obvious answer to the question regarding whether there is a difference between the electric dog fence and a visible fence is yes. The obvious differences are physical – the electric dog fence is just as the name suggests, hidden and the visible fence is very visible regardless of its type. These differences aside – there are many more important differences that should be made known in order for you to realize the benefits of the electric dog fence.
Differences Explained
- Boundaries – With an hidden Dog Fence, you determine the boundaries that your dog can cross. If there are certain areas of your yard that are difficult to keep your dog out of, the Pet Fence can mark those areas as “no-go” areas. A visible fence does not have this capability. You are
restrained by the ordinances in your area as to where the visible fence can go. The electric dog fence has greater boundary capabilities, giving your dog more freedom and you more peace of mind. - Freedom – An electric dog fence gives your dog the freedom to roam both the back and front yard. Because the fence gets buried underneath the ground, you can determine the boundaries around your entire property. With a visible fence, you typically only fence the backyard – which still leaves the risk of your dog escaping out the front door and running away or into the street. If you have young children, you know how very real this danger is since kids do not know better than to make sure the door is completely closed.
- No Digging – There is nothing in an electric dog fence that your dog can dig under, jump over or push open. The Pet Fence has a heavy duty wire that is buried underground which serves as your boundaries, a transmitter that is also buried underground and the containment collar. There is no mess and no physical risks of escape. A visible fence on the other hand leads to digging underneath the fence, jumping the fence and pushing the gate open or possibly even leaving it open – putting your dog at risk for running away.
If you are tired of the countless days of chasing your dog down the street, trying to coerce him to come home or worse yet putting him on a tie out in the yard giving him no freedom at all, it is time to look into the electric dog fence in Rhode Island. Your dog will gain freedom, will learn his boundaries with the proper training and will not have any temptations for digging, jumping or downright escaping.
For more information on how an electric dog fence in RI is more beneficial than a visible fence, contact the professionals that have helped many dog owners reap the benefits of an Electric 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.