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There are a variety of devices now that will help you take care of your pet. Automated feeding bowls, health and location collars, and many more. One of our favorite devices is the electronic or 'wireless' fence for dogs. A combination of collar and electronic perimeter, it will help keep your dog in your yard even without a physical fence.
You can find these wireless fences at Ebay or Amazon. Here are some great resources:
You can find these wireless fences at Ebay or Amazon. Here are some great resources:
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Typically these create a circular protected area, and are completely wireless. There is a minimum and a maximum range that they work in. They do not work on all dogs but most will respond.
This kind of control is the simplest one there is. It creates a safety or 'Stay zone'. If you dog ventures too far, he will hear a warning tone - which, if unheeded, will be followed by a light static which slightly startles your dog, but is safe. Once you give the dog a little bit of training, they will understand and almost always stay in the 'safe zone'.
Try it - and let us know your experiences!
You can explore Ebay and Amazon for other pet babysitter devices including GPS Locator collars, automated feeding bowls (like if you go away for a day or two), video monitors, and other systems. You can also use our generalized search page which emphasizes sustainability as well.
NOTE: None of the automated devices can truly replace a human being. If you are going on vacation or gone for an extended time, you still need some human interaction with your pet, even if its just someone checking in on them once a day. Automation can never fully replace human interaction. To learn more about pet sitters, read the Wikipedia article.
Wireless Dog Fence Options