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An underground fence containment system is not like an electric fence you would see on a farm.  The label “electric dog fence” is usually given as people assume that an electric shock is delivered when nothing could be further from the truth!  It’s a static shock, just like you would receive after rubbing a balloon on your hair and touching the refrigerator. It’s not painful, but it is unpleasant, and dogs seek to avoid it. 

Our dog fence systems also have a perimeter warning.  Your dog will hear a warning tone sound before getting to the fence perimeter.  After a few trainings by your certified trainer, most often the dog will not cross as soon as he hears the perimeter sound.  

In the US alone approximately 1.2 million dogs are killed on the roads each year.

Don’t let myths about underground fences keep you from getting one.  They can provide a safe, easy, and fun way for you and your dog to play in the yard without worry. 

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How Does an Underground Fence Work?

More About the Electric Charge
The most common misconception in our industry is that many customers worry that the “shock” hurts their dog. The “shock” is more of a mild stimulus similar to a quick static shock – just enough to alert your dog and stop his/her movement, but not enough to hurt or cause any harm.

Many dog lovers worry that the electric shock is painful or emotionally traumatic to your dog. However, if you hold the collar in your hand and hold it over the boundary line you will find that it is neither painful nor shocking, but merely irritating. In other words, it is an effective and safe deterrent. Veterinarians, trainers, and others respected in the industry confirm that it is the most safe and effective way to contain a dog, possibly saving a dog from harm.

Connecticut E-Fence Pros certified trainers have successfully trained dogs of every breed, size and age on our safe electric fence system. Our behavior training uses advanced techniques to teach your dog the boundaries of your property in a safe, humane and effective manner.

Features of a Fence System

Levels of Correction
You should consider how many levels of correction the product offers. This feature refers to the amount of energy in the deterrent “shock” that was mentioned earlier. If you have a stubborn, strong-willed, or physically strong dog, or if you have multiple dogs of varying sizes, you will want to have more correction levels available in order to custom-design the corrections for your dog. E-Fence Pro’s collars have over 30 levels of shock, that can be customized for a timid dog, stubborn dog and any dog in between.

Battery-Backup
Most wired dog fences do not have battery-backup capability. This feature is essential to your pet’s containment during a power outage from a powerful storm. A battery-backup capability is a very good safety feature to ensure your dog will be contained even in a power outage. It simply is not worth the risk to opt out of this feature. Connecticut E-Fence Pros has a battery-back up built into the transmitter instead of an add-on like many other fence companies have.

Rechargeable Collars
Most underground fence companies have collars that require a battery. While these collars do work well, they can be cumbersome and costly. You have to regularly test your dogs collar to make sure the battery is still good and usually replace it every 2-3 months. Connecticut E-Fence Pro’s environmentally rechargeable collars lasts over a month without a charge.  Our rechargeable collars are the only product on the market that work with medium and large size dogs!

Pros
– No physical fence upkeep
– Doesn’t change your landscaping
– Provides safety for your dog while also giving them freedom to run around
– Provides safety for your dog while also giving them freedom to run around
– Gives you the option of not having to walk your dog  every time he has to go relieve himself, especially in inclement weather
– Some neighborhoods and cities have fencing laws or even prohibit fences altogether so this can be done in exchange
– Protects your dog from traffic, strangers, and any other dangers outside the boundary
– Cheaper than other a regular fence
– Helps train your dog
Cons
-Must check batteries regularly, unless the collar has rechargeable batteries
-Installation and training takes up to two weeks
-No protection from other animals getting inside the boundary

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Professional dog fences are generally the highest-quality dog fence products you can buy. The products that dog fence pros sell typically include features and warranties that do-it-yourself dog fences don’t. For example pro installation fences:

• Use premium grade wire not found in stores
• Better quality transmitter and receiver electronics
• Collars are smaller, lighter, have adjustable settings and last longer
• Installation equipment digs deeper with minimal damage to grass/driveway
• Lifetime system support for equipment and training

Pro-installed dog fences also come with professional dog training to help ensure that you and your pet both have a good experience.
The reason professional installers can offer containment guarantees is that they understand the tips and tricks that make dog fences work for almost any dog, regardless of temperament. If you are uncertain in your ability to install your fence and train your dog correctly, the peace of mind that a containment guarantee offers can be worth the price of a pro installer.

COMMON COMPLAINTS OF CONSUMERS WITH DIY SYSTEMS:

• Dog is timid of yard because of improper training
• Constant wire breaks
• Dog running through the fence due to inexperienced training methods
• Replacement parts are hard to find
• Difficult to find/fix a problem (from landscaping, gardening, weather related issues)
• DIY systems are hard to diagnose because they don’t have indicators to identify a problem
• Products break a lot because they are poor quality

QUESTIONS TO ASK A PRO INSTALLER

If you decide to hire a professional to install your underground dog fence, make sure to ask the following questions to ensure you get a good deal:

1. What is the overall cost of the dog fence? Make sure to include annual battery costs as you compare costs across companies. E-Fence Pros has a rechargeable collar so there are no battery costs.
2. Do you offer a containment guarantee? A professional dog fence installer should offer a money back guarantee if they can’t contain your pet.
3. How will you install the wire? A pro installer should bury your wire at least 1 – 6 inches underground, including where the wire crosses driveways and sidewalks. Unless you have unusual requirements, beware of an installer that suggests stapling the wire to your fence or to the ground.
4. What training support do you include? You should expect at least two weeks of training. Some companies only offer limited training (pay per session). E-Fence Pros offers unlimited training that is included in the cost of the fence.
5. Who will help train my pet? The trainer should have at least one year of experience training dogs to understand an electronic fence. E-Fence Pros has over 20 years of pet training experience.

If you have any questions about a professionally installed fence or training, please contact us or check out our FAQ section. We are more than happy to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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