What is the most effective cat fence barrier in Australia?
Cats are known to be escape artists. This presents a challenge for cat owners across Australia as in most places a cat must be contained and not allowed to roam freely. This is for good reason: cats that roam can harm native wildlife, harm other pets or be harmed themselves. Therefore, you need a cat…
Are There Any Restrictions Around Buying Electric Dog Fences in Australia?
An electric fence for dogs is commonly wanted by pet owners who struggle to keep a man’s best friend contained in their yard. Electronic dog fences consist of 2 main components, the first is the fence which is a wire that is placed around the perimeter of the property attached to a transmitter, and the 2nd…
The Difference Between Electronic Dog Collars and Electric Dog Collars
The way dogs are trained has changed over time and the dog collars that assist with this training have changed as well. The training dog collars available in Australia today are nothing like the older electric dog collars or shock collars of the past. Electronic dog collars today are pieces of sophisticated technology that contribute…
How Do Professional Trainers Use Dog Collars in Australia?
All dogs are different and dog trainers need to use a range of training methods and tools to effectively train different dogs. There are lots of different dog collars that are used across Australia by dog trainers. Modern-day training and anti-bark collars use a range of different stimuli such as noise, vibration or electronic stimuli…
Where is the best place to buy an electric dog fence?
If your dog or cat has escaped your yard one too many times, then you are probably here searching for an electric dog fence that will keep your pet contained. I am sure you have tried numerous physical barriers and pet fences but no matter what you try you find your pet is still able…
Are invisible cat fences good for the welfare of your cat?
If you are a cat owner then you need to know that in Australia, by law, you must keep cats enclosed or prevent them from wandering. Whoever wrote this law had never actually owned a cat. Cats, as all owners know are very adventurous, prone to explore and almost impossible to contain. Nevertheless, cats need…
What are the characteristics of electronic dog bark collars in Australia?
Electronic dog collars in Australia are the modern-day version of the outdated shock collar. These collars are designed to keep your dog safe, calm and when needed, quiet. If your dog loves to bark at everything that moves and is annoying either yourself or your neighbours, then investing in a dog anti-bark collar is overdue. …
How dog collars are used to train and socialise dogs in Australia
We all want to have that perfectly trained dog. Your dog should respond to different commands and be able to recall when you need them to regardless of the distractions around them. However, training can be difficult and time-consuming, especially for new pet owners, which is why dog training collars in Australia are so popular. …
What’s the Best GPS Dog Fence available in Australia?
A GPS invisible dog fence system is a relatively new endeavour for the electronic dog fence industry. The GPS dog fence technology really only began making its presence around 2015, and since then, there have been several companies attempting to enter a market that has been dominated by the traditional style “wired” Hidden Fence system,…
Are electric collars for dogs illegal?
Answering this question is not straightforward due to confusion around the definition of what constitutes an electric collar and varying rules and regulations in different countries, states and territories. In this article, we will limit our discussion to Australia. Historically, there has been very little regulation around dog collars which has resulted in harmful products…
Can an electronic cat collar really keep a cat inside?
Electronic cat collars are a wonderful way of keeping cats inside. They work equally well to keep cats inside an outdoor perimeter as well. Here we look at the effectiveness of electronic cat collars. When we refer to electronic cat collars at Hidden Fence, we are really talking about a total containment system that includes…
What is the most effective anti bark collar?
The most obvious answer to this question is, “The most effective type of anti-barking collar is the one that stops the barking!” In actual fact, this statement is not completely true. While we do want to stop our dogs from barking excessively, we do not want to stop them from barking altogether. Therefore the most…
Do barking collars really work for dogs?
Barking collars can be very effective in controlling excessive barking in dogs. The term dog “barking collar,” would perhaps be better reframed as “anti-barking collar.” There are actually many different types of dog barking collars around – all work a little differently with varying degrees of effectiveness. In the market today they are known as…
Do in ground pet fences work?
In ground pet fences are becoming more popular as pet owners embrace technology to contain their pets and keep them safe. In-ground pet fences are known by many names: underground fences, invisible fences, hidden fences, electric fences (although not an accurate name) and wireless dog fences. There has been quite a bit of criticism around…
How big does your dog fence need to be?
When thinking about how big of a dog fence you need to keep your dog contained, the answerseems fairly straightforward: big dogs need big dog fences and little dogs need little dog fences!It seems fairly logical. Of course, the truth is a little more complicated as the pet owners of anyescape artist will tell you!Dogs…
What is the most cost-effective dog fence?
If you are thinking about adding a dog to your family you will need a cost-effective dog fence. No doubt you have already given some consideration to the type of dog fence you need to keep your dog in your yard. Inevitably the question, “What is the most cost-effective fence for a dog?” presents itself.…
Are dog anti-barking collars cruel?
Many people think dog anti-barking collars are cruel because they incorrectly believe anti barking collars work by delivering an electric shock similar to the electric shock you would get from an electric fence. Dog anti-barking collars have a number of features that help correct a dog’s inappropriate barking behaviour, none of which are cruel or…
Bark Collar – A Case Study – Barney
Barney was barking while we were away but once we got a Bark Collar it all stopped. Here is the story …..Barney was an exuberant labrador, something cross purchased from the RSPCA as a young puppy. He loved spending time with his adopted family. As there was someone home most of the time Barney was…
Cat Fence – Your cat is no longer in charge!
Any cat owner knows that cats love to be in charge but you can take some control back with our Hidden Cat Fence. Your home is their castle and in true regal style your cat thinks they are the King or Queen of the castle with the right to explore, command and occupy every nook…
What are the different types of dog training collars?
There are many different types of dog training collars available to assist dog owners in training or conditioning their dogs to behave in a desirable manner. It makes perfect sense to use all the tools and techniques available to you to teach your dog acceptable behaviour. Dog training collars are a very useful training tool…
When should you shock a dog with a shock collar?
We often get asked when people phone to enquire about our products and services if we have shock collars for dogs and when should you shock a dog with a shock collar? These questions are asked because dog or cat owners are having a behavioural problem they want to address and because the term shock…
Do I really need a dog fence?
When buying a dog or adopting a dog it is important to ask yourself the question, “Do I need adog fence?” To answer this question you need to consider: The type of dog you have The type of dog you have will guide your decision around the type of pet fence you need. If you…
What are dog training collars and how do they work?
Dog training collars have become a very popular adjunct to traditional dog training methods. Dog training collars can be used to assist dog trainers to improve communication with their dogs. Dog training collars come in a variety of options, each with its own unique features. Professional dog trainers, as well as everyday Mum and Dad…
What is a dog boundary collar?
Dog boundary collars are a relatively new method of containment for dogs. Over the last decade, the use of dog boundary collars has increased dramatically to provide an invisible fencing system for dogs. There are many different types of dog boundary collars so it is important to choose a system that fits in with your…
Is a bark collar the same as an anti-barking collar?
Our Bark Collar and anti-barking collar have evolved over the last couple of decades to address the problem of dogs barking excessively. It’s only natural for dogs to bark when they are excited or feel threatened. However, sometimes dogs get in the habit of barking too much when they are bored, frustrated or looking for…
5 Different Types of DIY (Do it yourself) Dog Fences
DIY Dog Fences are a popular choice for pet owners because do it yourself dog fences are generally cheaper to build. Doing the work to build the fence yourself greatly reduces the labour cost of the dog fence, often reducing it to $0. There is often a financial advantage around the material cost of your…
How to use a DIY Cat Fence to keep your cat at home
If you are a cat owner, you will already know that cats are curious creatures who love to explore their environment, sniffing out interesting smells and rubbing their paws on objects to leave their scent. They also are natural hunters who can easily scale backyard fences in their hunting pursuits. Consequently, cat owners are faced…
What’s the difference between an invisible dog fence and a normal dog fence?
With new invisible dog fence technology gone are the days when we allowed our dogs to roam freely throughout the neighbourhood, free from boundaries and fences. With ever-increasing urbanisation, responsible dog owners have had to address the need for dog fencing to keep their beloved pets safe. Traditionally, pet fences have been made from timber,…
How Hidden Electronic Dog and Cat Fences have evolved from traditional electric fencing.
These days we have Hidden dog and cat fences’s but it wasn’t always the way. The history of electric fences goes back a long way. In 1886 the electric fence was first patented by David H Wilson in America. The electric fence patent included a system of protection, an alarm bell and telecommunications. However, this…
Aversives
When we apply an aversive to a dog we are talking about the application non-injurious physical force applied to the dog at or slightly above the dog’s threshold of discomfort as evidenced by a small yip or yelp. Whilst some people prefer to use the words ‘punishment’ or ‘correction’ instead of aversives, I prefer not…
Were first dogs our best friends, or mutant vermin? The tale wags on
Clive D.L. Wynne heads up Arizona State University’s Canine Science Collaboratory and is director of research at Wolf Park in Indiana. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dogs are traditionally seen as “man’s best friend,” but an expert on canine cognition says the origin of the species may not have been all that warm and fuzzy: Dogs could…
The characteristics of electronic training collars for dogs
J. A. Lines, K. van Driel, J. J. Cooper A wide range of electronic dog training collars (e-collars) is available in the UK, but information enabling purchasers to compare the important characteristics of these collars is not available. In this research, the electrical characteristics of 13 e-collar models were examined, and an approach to ranking the…
Dominance is alive and well so let’s get over it and understand what it’s all about
When I began studying dogs and other canids many years ago, I also was studying classical comparative ethology and getting ready to begin a field project on the social behavior and ecology of coyotes living in the Grand Teton National Park that went on for almost nine years. I retained my interests in learning about the…
Force
An article by Grant ‘The Paw Man’ Teeboon Force is one of the most misunderstood aspects of canine communication. Many a time I have had quite heated exchanges with people who are positive-only trainers who are vehemently against the application of force to a dog…well they ‘think’ they are against the application of force to…
