How to Have a Gate for Invisible Fencing

Invisible gates are effective ways to train a dog to stay within a boundary through the use of a shock collar and a buried transmitter wire. There will be times, however, such as going for a walk, when you want to take your dog out of the boundary. After the dog has been trained, he may be timid about crossing the boundary for anticipation of receiving a shock. Solve this issue by teaching the dog that there is an invisible gate. An invisible gate is a space along the fence line that, when given permission, your dog can cross without being shocked.

Things You'll Need

  • Gate marker
  • Leash
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Instructions

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      Designate the spot along the invisible fence line for the invisible gate. Choose a likely and convenient spot for the gate, just as if you had a tangible fence, such as near a driveway or sidewalk. Consistency is essential for proper training; therefore, the location of the invisible gate should stay the same at all times.

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      Mark the gate location with stepping stones, a garden arch, flanking concrete statues, shrubs or another marker of your choosing.

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      Lead your dog through the gate each time it is time to leave the property while also training him or her that they can only leave the property when you say so. Train the dog by bringing him to the gate, taking off the shock collar, putting the dog on a leash and leading him through. Eventually, the dog will understand that when the collar is off and the leash is on, he is allowed to leave.