How Does Electronic Fencing Work
Understanding Dog Electronic Fencing Technology Electronic fencing has become a popular way to keep dogs safe. Derby’s Pet Fence has been installing and servicing this type of fencing for almost 20 years. While these fences are very popular, many people have misunderstandings of how the technology actually works. Below is a brief and very high-level explanation of the technology that is used. When you have your dog fence installed, either you or the company you hire will bury a copper wire around the containment area for your dog. Since the vast majority of dogs come in the house, the wire must make a continuous “loop” and the house must be inside of this loop. The loop can be any shape and can contain anywhere from a 1/4 acre lot all the way up to a 100 acre farm. The key is that the wire must be in one continuous loop – it must start and stop at the same location with no breaks in the path. Again, the house must be inside of this loop....