Electric Dog Fence Installation Tips

Electric dog fence is a containment device which consists of a boundary wire, a transmitter and a receiver that is attached to a canine collar. The wire is buried to mark the desired territory where your dog is allowed to enter and roam around. A transmitter conveys a signal along the wire, which is then received by the receiver collar. This collar creates different levels of sensation whenever the dog enters an off-limit spot.

The installation of an electric dog fence is not an intricate task. Traditionally, it involves creating a narrow channel along the yard where the hidden wire will be buried. In most cases, you will do some digging to attach the electric fence with the existing wooden fence.

Here are some helpful tips to your guide in properly installing an electric fence:

Before digging the soil, it is very important to locate the power lines and other underground pipes to avoid damaging them. Mark your property or seek the help of a professional installer to correctly set up the hidden electric fence.

After marking the desired location, the rest of the installation process of an electric fence dog is going to be a piece of cake. The boundary wire is usually placed along the bottom and top of the existing fence. The control unit is then mounted near a power receptacle.

Afterwards, a tiny hole is drilled through the wall of the fence so that the two ends of the wire can be pulled through and connected to the control unit. The control unit needs to be powered and configured.

Pay attention to the material of the boundary wire you are using. Make sure that it is burial approved, durable enough and made of waterproof polyurethane and solid copper. In this way, you will be assured that the wire will not easily corrode, resulting to poor contact and power.

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Andrei Smith writes for Midwest Metal Products, one of industry’s leaders in providing wire-formed, sheet metal fabricated and tubular metal products such as fan guards. Learn more information about wire forming.