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Now, training your dog to get used to the electric fence is actually very easy. The dog will get the hang of it in as little as one session or it may take your dog a week to get used to the fence depending on how stubborn your dog is.
Walk your dog within the electric fenced area of the yard and make sure to bring some healthy dog food or treats. Let your dog move towards the training flags or boundaries. When your dog enters the signal field, he will experience an uncomfortable, but harmless, shock correction. Since this correction may startle your dog, he may jump and yelp. This is normal. The moment this occurs, just yank your dog back into the safe zone. The entire time you will need to have a smile on your face and praise him – make sure to give him a treat as well. Horse around in the safe part and don’t let your dog run back into your house. Its not a good idea to EVER drag or coerce your dog over the electric fence boundary. Let your dog make the choice of whether to stay or leave the safe area.
Once you have let your dog know what the new boundaries are, its time to start to “set uo” events while you’re training your dog. A “set-up” is a situation that would normally tempt your dog to leave the yard, such as a person walking by and crossing the boundary, or another pet outside the boundary. Your dog will learn that it has boundaries that can’t be passed, no matter what the situation. Until now, the training has not been tested under conditions where your dog has a heightened level of excitement. You may begin this training by having a family member walk out of the yard. Your dog still should have his electric fence collar on and be attached to a long leash. Remember, DO NOT call your dog out of the boundary!
If your dog refuses to follow the family member, praise him warmly. Your dog is learning. If your dog starts to follow the member of your family, let your dog cross the boundary and get shocked. Again, your dog may respond by jumping and yelping. Immediately yank your dog back into the safe zone while at the same time praising him and smiling along the way. Repeat the process with other “set-ups” such as other pets, a ball, a stick, etc… in different spots around your yard. Use something that really excites your dog. You can even throw some lunch meat or a hot dog just past the boundaries. This process will cause your dog to make a choice and it is a critical point in his learning process.
If you notice your dog not reacting when he crosses the electric fence, the collar is probably loose and the electric probes aren’t touching the skin. If the dog fence collar is fitting properly and your dog does not respond when he enters the signal field, this usually means that the correction level is set too low. Turn it up to a stronger setting.
For the most part, the electric dog fence is a timesaver for you and a total lifesaver for your dog. I highly suggest you get one if you don’t have one.
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