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When it comes to hidden dog fence installation, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is “can my dog get out of a hidden fence?” This is a perfectly normal concern. However, if the initial training and installation were handled properly, this is extremely unlikely to happen. If it does happen, it’s usually because of one of the following reasons.
A loose collar accounts for about 90% of all incidents in which a dog is able to get out of its hidden fence containment area.
The contact posts on all hidden fence collars need to have contact with your dog’s skin to function properly. Every quality dog containment system gives an audible or vibrating warning that notifies your dog when it is close to the hidden fence boundary. Your dog is trained to retreat when it experiences the warning signal. If the dog happens to travel further, it will receive subtle and safe stimulation (also called “correction”) from the collar. Through training, your pet learns to recognize the hidden fence boundaries and learns to stop when a warning signal is activated. If your dog’s hidden fence collar is too loose, it’s useless.
That being said, always ensure your dog’s hidden fence collar is properly fastened and is making contact with them at all times. This is the best way to reduce boundary breaks.
All of our Hidden Fence receiver collars have a battery life of 6 months to 2 years. Other dog fence collars have batteries that need changing every 2-3 months. Letting your dog’s Hidden Fence receiver collar’s battery go unchanged is not recommended under any circumstance. Once the battery dies, the dog may be able to leave the hidden fence’s boundary.
Always be sure to pay attention to the receiver’s battery life. Hidden Fence products, such as the SmartFence, are equipped with battery status indicators and can send you alerts when the battery is running low.
Most professional hidden dog fence companies include pet training with a hidden fence installation and indoor boundary installation. Other hidden fence companies may have a trainer who just “checks the boxes” and is ill-experienced, leading to issues with the training and possible disobedience from your dog. Zoolio, however, takes your dog’s training seriously. We go the extra steps to ensure your dog learns and obeys the boundaries in your yard, leading to a 99% success rate with each of our hidden fence installations.
It goes without saying that your dog’s fence collar goes through a lot of wear and tear. Even the highest quality, state-of-the-art equipment can stop working when it’s worn down enough. The best way to ensure this doesn’t happen is to regularly check to confirm that your dog’s collar is operating properly. Your hidden fence installer should provide you with the means to easily test your equipment. We know that wear and tear is inevitable, and that’s why all of our products come with a warranty.
The best way to prevent your dog from escaping their hidden fence boundary is with observation and proper care for the equipment. These 3 simple items will prevent your dog from escaping its boundary:
Following those three items will bring you a 99% success rate of keeping your dog contained within their boundary.
