This Is The Way You Resolve Your Broken Dog Fence Collar
It works best if you have at least ½ acre of land, but can work on properties of 5 acres of land or even hundreds of acres. We offer a no-nonsense Lifetime Limited Equipment Warranty on all our outdoor hidden fences, so you will never have to compromise your pet’s safety. Measure the circumference of your dog’s neck to make sure the collar will fit properly. Models with more than one node size are also a good option for larger dogs, especially long hair breeds. A fence that includes multiple correction levels can also make sure the collar gets a larger determined dog’s attention. Sportdog—the brand behind one of our experts’ favorite dog training collars—also makes an invisible in-ground fence system that offers expansive coverage for large properties.
With a depth of 8 to 10 inches, depending on the size of the dog, this is a ground fence panel that extends the protection of your fence, making sure they can’t dig their way to freedom. Your dog will love the opportunity to run free, especially in an area bigger than the entire yard! The SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence can have boundaries that cover thousands of acres with up to 1,500 GPS fence posts. These fences warn your dog if they stray too close to the boundary by sounding a tone on the collar or giving them a mild static shock.
Most dogs can jump 1 to 3 times their height, which is measured from the highest point of the dog’s shoulder straight down to the ground. Dog owners can obtain a rough estimate of the minimum fence height necessary to contain their pup by measuring the dog’s height at the dog fence collar shoulder and multiplying by 3. If your dog is young and bouncy (like many are), you might want to opt for something taller or different. For medium-sized or larger dogs, a fence really needs to be between five to six feet in height to stop dogs from jumping the fence.
I do recommend measuring your dog’s neck before ordering so that you know what size collar to get. After creating your fence, walk near the boundary with the collar and your phone in hand. When you get within 10 feet of the boundary, the collar and your phone should emit an alert tone if the fence is working. As you get within 5 feet of the fence, a different tone sounds, and as you reach the border, the collar and your phone will start to vibrate. You can test the fence at different points to make sure it’s working all-around. You also need to make sure to keep at least 30 feet of distance between the fence boundary and your home or another structure to make sure that your dog can pass through without correction.