Most people that own a dog want what is best for them and that includes not only loving them, but keeping them safe as well. When your dog is left unattended they can easily run out into the street and get hit by a car; or if they wander around the area where you live, they could ingest harmful poisons. It is important that you protect your dog (or cat) and it is very easy to do that with an underground dog fence. With an underground fence you will no longer have to keep your dog on a leash; they will be able to run, jump and play. According to most veterinarians, this freedom is so good for them that you will soon notice a change in their behavior; they will become more fun and easier to manage. An underground dog fence works by combining training with proven technology and customized installation.
There are other reasons for installing an underground dog fence. If you live in a neighborhood, there are leash laws that you have to uphold, there are reproductive issues with allowing your dog to roam free and you also just want to be courteous to those living around you and keep your dog from digging in their flower beds or doing their business on their lawns. Most of the more popular underground dog fences are endorsed by national humane societies and veterinarians. You will be surprised, too, that this type of fencing is less expensive than wood or chain link fencing. This is due to accessories, labor costs and maintenance costs. Below are some details based on installing these fences yourself which would cost even less than if they were installed by a professional.
§ Accessories. With a wooden fence, you will need corner posts, a gate and hardware. With a chain link fence, you will need section connectors, a gate, corner poles and hardware. With an underground dog fence, you will need a receiver collar.
§ Labor Costs. It would take approximately four weekends to install a wood fence or a chain link fence by yourself. An underground dog fence can be installed in one day.
§ Maintenance. For a wooden fence, you will need to replace rotted or damaged sections from time to time. For a chain link fence, you will need to patch tears in the fence from time to time. For an underground dog fence, you will need to replace the batteries approximately every three months. The time and cost of replacing batteries is much less overall than the time and cost of replacing sections and patching tears. Also, there are many underground dog fences that come with rechargeable batteries making maintenance nearly cost free.
This is definitely something you should look into before you decide what company to go with as it will be much easier maintenance-wise, not to mention more cost effective, to go with a company who offers a system that comes with rechargeable batteries. Before you make your decision, it would wise to also check for money-back guarantees and warranties.
