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Fences - How To Keep Your Dog or Puppy Happy
If you have the luxury of owning a backyard
piece of property then your puppy or adult dog deserves the
freedom of being able to roam outdoors in the yard without
the risk of wandering off. Of course this entails creating
a fenced enclosure so that he can run free and spend plenty
of time outside.
The type of fenced area you choose can be that of a full yard
enclosure like most common homes have, or if there is no fence
and the yard is open, you can create a smaller fence with four
sides and a small gate. This type of fenced setup will allow
your dog to take advantage of his freedom while at the same
time benefiting from your company when you are outside handling
landscaping tasks. And of course, dogs have the most fun when
you play outdoor games with them.
The Cons Of A Fenced Enclosure
Although the benefits of allowing your dog to roam free with
fenced borders outside far outweighs the cons, there are a
few downsides which you should be aware of. For example, you
may be tempted to leave your dog outside in the secured fenced
area for a long period of time if you have to leave the house
for some reason. This can cause your dog to panic and experience
high anxiety levels of stress.
This stress can lead small puppies and dogs to attempt escaping
from either climbing the fence or digging through the ground.
Never underestimate how far your dog is willing to go when
he feels all alone and abandoned. Of course with time and proper
conditioning, most dogs can be trusted when left alone. However,
you should use caution with small puppies and never leave them
alone for too long a time.
Electrical Fences
Electrical fences are definitely popular among many dog owners.
You'll have to decide for yourself if you feel it's right to
keep your dog outside with barriers that can shock him if crossed.
Although the dog cannot see these borders, it keeps them enclosed
in an area by an underground wire which will shock the animal
if he passes over it, due to a specific battery operated collar
around his neck.
Electrical dog fences are known to do a great job at keeping
a dog or puppy secure, but there are some safety measures in
which you need to adhere to due to the nature of the product.
Puppies that are too young should not be confined with an electrical
fence. Your dog must be no younger than six months old. Also,
these fences will not prevent other animals from coming into
the enclosed area. This could prove dangerous to your dog.
All in all, just use a little common sense with proper training,
and your dog should have no problems with an electrical fence.
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