Dog Fence Collar Not Working

The system can malfunction sometimes with the dog s help.

Dog fence collar not working.

If this happens the system is working. There are three components to dog fencing. Look for simple fixes first. The collar has to be held on top of the boundary wire to activate or it does not activate at the boundary at all.

Even at the highest settings the shock collar will not always stop highly motivated dogs from running past the boundary. If your dog loves to chase rabbits or really wants to play with the other dog walking past your yard a few seconds of pain is a small price to pay. This does not indicate that your collar is not working only that you do not hear it. Download the free petsmart mobile app today access your digital card book services get special offers manage your account.

Sometimes if the collar is too loose or if the contact posts aren t touching. Chances are your dog hears it just fine. The transmitter gets plugged into this and the wiring from outside to the transmitter goes through. Electronics usually this consists of a transmitter that is typically mounted on a wall a receiver collar that the dog wears and sometimes a surge protector that is plugged into an outlet.

If your dog goes past the boundary wire of your invisible fence check the collar first. The power light is on the loop indicator light is off and the fence transmitter loop alarm is sounding. This is not a fool proof evidence that the fence is not working. Take the receiver collar use the test light tool or listening to the collar for the beeping.

We have gotten calls that the collar is not working because the dog is not crying or whimpering when he gets too near the fence. Take a look at some of the troubleshooting questions other happy customers asked or call 866 804 1250. The collar receiver is beeping but the dog is not responding to the stimulation. As you walk away from the transmitter and approach the boundary the test light illuminates or you ll hear the collar beep at the boundary.

Make sure the static correction level on the receiver collar is set at 2 or above. Check the fit of the receiver collar on your pet. Browse our collection to find effective invisible electronic and wireless dog fence systems and accessories including extra receiver collars stakes and yard barriers. This includes among other things the warning systems with which the owner may know that his pet is trespassing.

You ll need to diagnose which part or more is not working. At invisible fence brand we welcome your questions.