Electric Dog Fence Buying Guide
Electric Fences and Electric Dog Fences are terms that are often used interchangeably, but there is a considerable difference in what they do. Below, we explain the difference between the two and the key features you should look for when purchasing an Electric Dog Fence.
What is an Electric Dog Fence?
An Electric Dog Fence is a system designed to work with a collar receiver that your dog wears. It will only send a static correction to the animal wearing the collar, and nothing else.
With an Electric Dog Fence, you can set the boundary around your garden beds, property, or any space you need to contain your dog in. Your dog will get a static shock if it comes within a certain distance of this boundary. Usually, you set this distance.
What is an Electric Fence?
An electric fence is a system that runs a current through a perimeter and sends a static shock to anything that touches it.
What is the Difference Between an Electric Dog Fence and an Electric Fence?
An Electric Dog Fence only sends a correction to the animal wearing the receiver. Those not wearing the collar can go near and cross the fence boundary without getting shocked.
An Electric Fence shocks anything and anyone that touches it.
An Electric Fence shocks anything and anyone that touches it.
Choose the Best Electric Dog Fence for You
When selecting an Electric Dog Fence, consider the coverage area, the type of correction given, and any additional features like waterproof design, adjustable correction levels, and rechargeable components.
Available Electric Dog Fences
| Product | Distance It Can Cover | Correction Given | Includes | Product Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houndware Wireless Dog Fence - Upgraded Outdoor GPS System | Up to 100 acres of coverage | -Beep -Static stimulation |
-500 feet of wire (covers ½ acre)* -Training flags -Omnidirectional transmitter -Adjustable collar -USB charging cable & power adapter |
-Waterproof -Long battery life (7-10 days) -Adjustable levels of static stimulation -Fully rechargeable |
*Additional wire can be purchased. For more wire or support, please contact our support team.
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E-Fence
Electric fences and e-fences are often used interchangeably, when there actually is a considerable difference in what they do.
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Training Collar
A training collar is a device that trains a specific behaviour out of your dog such as climbing onto furniture, jumping up on people, recall issues etc.
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Bark Collar
We define a bark collar as a collar your dog can wear that corrects your dog’s behaviour when it senses barking.
