In the special world of dog owners, a runner is different to a convict or sportsman. But what does it really mean? A pet owner who’s dog does not like to stay alone at home and escapes from the yard where it is contained will call it a runner. These dogs are usually harmless, but they get bored while staying alone at home, having no companion to play with, seeing the same things happening every day, or they just need to exercise or to walk as they are active and intelligent animals. We all want our dogs to have as much freedom as they possibly can, but don’t let your energetic canine companion become prey to the dangers of the outside world. We have different options to provide our dogs with a secure place to stay while we are not at home, but it may be quite difficult to ensure them in the same time the freedom to move as they want. This option is best known as the invisible dog fence..

All those people who don’t want to built any kind of physical fence to border their yard or even the entire property can now be relieved, because the invisible dog fence is in fact and electronic system composed of a central unit also called transmitter, a number of proximity sensors and a collar that will be worn by the dog. The collar is programmed to read when the dog is getting too close to the sensor and will start beeping as a warning sign, telling your dog not to go any further. While firstly using such a collar, the dog will probably not understand the meaning of the warning beep and will continue advancing towards the limits of the yard, but in this case the collar will be trigger to deliver it a mild electric pulse that will convince the dog to stop. Your dog will learn very quickly not to get too close; just a couple of shocks and he will stay well within his designated area.

The major issue most people have with these fences is that they believe the shock the collar gives their dog is inhumane treatment. Maybe this belief was true in 1971, when the invisible dog fence has been first invented, but since then the whole containment system drastically improved. You can experience at home static shocks that are even stronger than the electronic pulse issued by the collar. They are not meant to harm the dog, just to startle it. Test the shock and set it as intense as you want. It is certainly more humane than the suffering your dog would experience if he is hit by a vehicle or wounded by a neighbour’s gun.

Invisible fences have been rewarding for dogs and their owners for decades now. They are worth the money you invested in. You’ll have a happy dog playing inside the secured area. Advantages are for both of you. You won’t regret it.

Most providers refer to as the invisible dog fence. Your dog will stop when he hears the warning sound. This could be true in 1971, when the invisible dog fence has been used for the first time,