Invisible Fence Alternatives: Safe and Effective Options for Your Dog
Explore safe and effective alternatives to invisible dog fence, from physical fences to training solutions, ensuring your dog’s safety and freedom.
The Truth About Invisible Dog Fences: Do They Work?
Discover the truth about invisible dog fences. Do invisible dog fences work for big dogs? Learn about their pros, cons, and effectiveness.
The Safety of Electric Fences for Dogs: What You Need to Know
Discover the truth: Are electric fences safe for dogs? Learn about their risks, benefits, and explore safer alternatives for pet containment.
The Ethics of Invisible Dog Fences: Humane or Harmful?
Explore whether invisible dog fences are humane, their risks, and ethical concerns. Find alternatives and expert insights on humane pet containment.
How To Inspect a Dog Fence For Problem Areas
The ASPCA reports that around 710,000 dogs in the U.S. enter shelters and are returned to their owners. That’s a small percentage of the 3.1 million dogs that end up in animal shelters. Some dogs run farther than expected during thunderstorms or fireworks. Others are picked up by people who...
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Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know, Even In a Fenced Yard
An estimated 69 million U.S. households own at least one dog. But, only 8% of those dog owners took their dogs to an obedience training program. What’s more popular is to put in an electronic tracking device. Around half of all dog owners in the U.S. use dog tracking...
Read moreJust got a new pup? Here’s a few things you should know.
Choose a consistent dietIt might be tempting to give your new pup table scraps or want to give them a variety of food options, but it is better for them to maintain a consistent diet of no-grain dog food. If possible, ask your breeder or rescue organization...
Read moreHow Much Does a Wireless Invisible Fence Cost?
How much does an invisible fence cost? The typical expense for an invisible fence is approximately $1,325. However, this can vary from $950 to $2,000 based on the fence’s extent and the number of collars required for dogs. These unseen electric barriers serve as a method to maintain your canine...
Read moreHow to Stop your Dog from Digging Under your Fence
One of the most frustrating things to deal with as a new dog parent is an escape artist dog. Many dogs are rehomed or end up in shelters because their families can’t stop them from digging under or climbing over their fence. This is why our dog fences are...
Read moreTo shock or not to shock your dog. That is the question.
Many people today think an invisible wireless electric fence is the best solution available to keep their dog on their property. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. First of all invisible wireless electric fences are simply not as effective as you might think. Depending on the breed, we have seen...
Read moreOur Dog Show Episode 3 : Q&A with certified dog trainers
Welcome to the VIDEO version of the 3rd episode of Our Dog Show. In this episode special guests, Stephanie Williams and Fran Zelladonis, certified dog trainers and owners of Pawsitive Partners answer questions. Subscribe on iTunes here: https:/…
Why most trainers and rescue organizations advise against using invisible fencing systems
For people with yards that are difficult to fence — such as a yard that is bordered by a stream, full of rocks, or on uneven land – a wireless electrical invisible fence is an option that many dog owners consider. So how do these systems work? A wire...
Read moreOff-leash dog training
Every dog owner dreams of the day that they can command their dog to do tricks, come when they are told, and simply be well behaved off-leash. This is not an easy process, but a non-electric dog fence from Pet Playgrounds can make this simpler. Many trainers recommend training a dog within...
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