Entries by Sam Chapman

Containment Fences Explained

What are electronic Containment Fences and how do they work? Containment fences hit the news earlier this year when the Government declared that they intended to ban e-collars for training dogs. Sadly, the media jumped in with both feet first and declared that containment fences were also to be banned. At DogFence we were horrified […]

Cat Fence – how a cat fence saved my cat!

Cat Fence Saved my Cats Life! I wanted to take a moment to tell you all about how a Cat Fence saved our cat’s (Figaro’s) life. You may have heard them called containment fences or even electric cat fences. Without our Cat Fence I really fear that Figaro would not be with us anymore and […]

Electric dog fences cruel or kind?

Are electric dog fences cruel or kind? You’ve heard about electric dog fences and are either intrigued, appalled or desperate to know more!  Surely an electric dog fence cannot be humane? Why does anyone need electricity to keep a dog in? Electric dog fences, wireless dog fences, containment fences why do I need one? Dogs […]

8 top tips to stops dogs from escaping!

Top tips for stopping your dogs from escaping! Escaping dogs? Lets look at solutions to stop dogs from escaping. Does your dog’s ability to escape from the garden have you convinced that they are Houdini in a Dog’s body? Attempting to keep your dog in the safety of the garden can be frustrating and costly. […]

Dog fences are NOT banned!

Dog fences & Cat fences are not banned! After the government bought containment fences to a public consultation, it was decided that Dog fences are NOT banned. This landmark decision also has had a positive impact for all you cat lovers – Cat fences are not banned either! Considering the statistics of cats that are […]

Freedom fence, Invisible Fence, What are they?

What is a freedom fence or  Invisible fence? So what is a freedom dog fence? it’s actually is a generic name for an electronic dog fence. Very similar to a “hoover”, a freedom fence, invisible fence or DogFence are often used to describe the containment fences. These dog fences were first produced in the USA […]

Dog proof fencing – Does it really work?

Let’s talk about dog proof fencing Dogs are a man’s best friend and we all want them to be part of the family, but trying to keep them contained and safe can be a tricky. Dog proof fencing is not only difficult to source but it can be expensive. According to the highways Agency, in […]