A Valentine’s Day Tribute: Why Dogs are Truly Man’s Best Friend This Valentine’s Day, while many are focused on roses and chocolates, let’s celebrate the most loyal relationship in history: the bond between humans and dogs. For over 15,000 years, dogs have been our protectors, workers, and most importantly, our family. At DogFence Ltd, we […]
Unusual British Dog Breeds: The Otterhound and Why Its Nose Still Ignores Boundaries The Otterhound dog breed is one of Britain’s rarest native dogs — and one of its most instinct-driven. This post is part of our series on unusual British dog breeds and why they struggle with garden boundaries, exploring how heritage and instinct […]
How Tight Should a Dog Fence Collar Be? A Guide to Safe & Comfortable Fitting How tight should a dog fence collar be is a very common question we receive from owners using an invisible dog fence for the first time. Getting the fit right is essential for comfort, effectiveness, and your dog’s safety. A […]
Why Dogs Escape More in Winter: Scent, Wildlife & Boundary Testing Explained Winter is one of the most common times we hear the phrase: “He’s never escaped before — and suddenly he’s gone.” For many dog owners, winter escapes come as a complete shock. The garden hasn’t changed. The fence is still standing. The dog […]
The New Electric Collar Ban Consultation: Is Your Containment Fence Safe? The Short Answer: Yes. In late December 2025 the Government announced plans to run a future consultation on an Electric collar ban. The proposed consultation, which currently has not date, is to once again discuss the banning of “electric shock collars”. So what about […]
Unusual British Dog Breeds: Why Our Native Dogs Still Struggle with Boundaries Britain is home to some of the world’s oldest and most distinctive dog breeds. Long before fences, roads and neat garden boundaries existed, these dogs were developed to work across open countryside — tracking scent, covering ground and thinking independently. Today, many of […]
When Can a Puppy Start Training with an Electronic Fence? A Comprehensive Guide Dog Fences, aka electronic fences, or invisible fences, offer a safe and effective way to contain your dog within your property. However, when it comes to puppies, it’s crucial to understand the appropriate age and developmental stage before introducing them to the […]
Dog Fence Safety for Children: A Complete Family Guide Ensuring dog fence safety for children is one of the top priorities for families exploring electronic pet containment. Parents often wonder whether an invisible fence is child-safe, how it works, and how it fits into busy family life. With DogFence, the answer is simple: our systems […]
How Does a Dog Fence Collar Work? A Simple Guide for Dog Owners How does a dog fence collar work is one of the first questions owners ask when considering an electronic pet containment system. Understanding how the collar communicates with the boundary, how your dog learns the safe zone, and why the system is […]
What Age Can a Dog Use an Invisible Fence? A Complete Guide for UK Pet Owners What age can a dog use an invisible fence? It’s one of the most common questions families ask when researching an electronic dog fence, hidden dog fence, or underground pet containment system. The truth is that most puppies can […]
