Are Wireless Dog Fences Inhumane?

When wireless dog fences came onto the scene, many dog owners refused to use them because they believed that they were inhumane. After all, the dog does have to wear a shock collar, and if the dog ventures out of the set boundaries, it will receive a shock. However, after doing much research, and using a wireless dog fence with my own dog, I have come to the conclusion that no, wireless dog fences are not inhumane as many people would like to think.

Many people call wireless dog fences inhumane on the grounds that they deliver a shock to the dog if the dog ventures out of the placed boundaries. While this is true, many people overplay it. The shock that the dog receives is not a painful one at all. If anything, the dog is more surprised than hurt. Many wireless dog fences come with a correction collar that has varying levels of correction. Some of them have as many as five levels to them. This makes it easier to correct your dog’s behavior based on their temperament and personality. Some collars only have one level, so it is advised that you do not buy a wireless dog fence that comes with a correction collar with only one correction level.

In reality, wireless dog fences are actually safer than other, more traditional fences. A dog can easily dig a hole underneath a wooden or chain link fence, and escape that way. But a dog can’t dig a hole under a signal. Therefore, you can rest assured that your dog will stay safely within your yard. Also, chain link fences are prone to rust, and can therefore be a hazard to your dog. A wireless dog fence will not rust, nor will it cause your dog any harm. Many animal organizations advocate for pet owners to use wireless dog fences as they are more humane than leashes or kennels. Wireless dog fences give dogs the chance and opportunity to run about and exercise.

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