So what is an an electric shock collar? Oh how ghastly an electric shock collar for pets! Firstly, we need to remove the words “electric and shock”. These words are misleading implying a degree of intensity which does not accurately reflect the nature of the stimulus. Shock is too much of an emotive word. These […]
Are electric dog fences legal? So you’ve read the recent media reports and are confused about whether electric dog fences are legal. If you are concerned about your pet’s safety and want to use an electric dog fence read on ….. The good news is if you are considering installing […]
Ways to stop the dog escaping from the garden? A common question that we hear from owners is how can I stop the dog escaping from the garden. Dogs will be dogs, some escape because they have a high prey drive or they are bored, sometimes it’s food driven. When considering dog proofing the garden […]
Top Tips to Stop your Dog from Escaping Out of The Garden Boredom, loneliness, territory protection, prey instincts and separation anxiety are reasons that may lead a dog to stray. So how do you stop your dog from escaping? The answer may be more straight forward than you think. Firstly it is important to assess […]
Wireless dog fence – is this an easier solution? What’s the buzz about a wireless dog fence? When considering installing an electronic dog fence one of the factors will be “do I need to install a boundary wire? A wireless dog fence seems like an easy solution. No boundary wire to dig in, just plug […]
Dog attacks in the UK has increased by 76% in 10 years and sadly this figure still seems to be increasing. Is this because there has been a trend toward a certain dog breed or are there just more dogs in the UK now? The numbers were collated from hospital admission records of all patients admitted […]
The Top 10 of UK dog breeds in 2018 Just as fashions change so do peoples preferences for their dog breeds. This could be down to life style changes or even social media. Here at DogFence we have seen a trend towards smaller breeds and poodle crosses. It’s good to see, however, that still firmly […]
So what is an electronic cat fence? An electronic cat fence! Really, how does that work? It’s actually a very simple but effective solution to keep cats safe in the garden and away from the roads. A simple transmitter is installed in the owners house. This transmitter is attached to wire that surrounds the property. […]
We’ve all been there. The winter months bringing with them a bug that leaves you bed ridden with a mug of soup and a lack of sympathy from your friends and family. The flu can really take its toll on you, but did you know that your dog can get it to? The signs of […]
A new solution to keep your cat safe outdoors Cat are naturally active and love to do their own thing. I’s a continual concern for owners as to how to keep their cats safe outdoors, particularly when they have unlimited access to the big wide world. Unfortunately their tendency to wander leads to around 300,000 […]
