{"id":107421,"date":"2022-04-23T05:23:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:23:14","slug":"do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Do invisible fences work for cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Do_invisible_fences_work_for_cats\" title=\"Do invisible fences work for cats?\">Do invisible fences work for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Is_Invisible_Fence_worth_it\" title=\"Is Invisible Fence worth it?\">Is Invisible Fence worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#What_kind_of_fence_is_best_for_cats\" title=\"What kind of fence is best for cats?\">What kind of fence is best for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#How_do_you_train_a_cat_on_an_Invisible_Fence\" title=\"How do you train a cat on an Invisible Fence?\">How do you train a cat on an Invisible Fence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Do_electric_fence_work_on_cats\" title=\"Do electric fence work on cats?\">Do electric fence work on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#How_do_you_keep_cats_from_leaving_your_yard\" title=\"How do you keep cats from leaving your yard?\">How do you keep cats from leaving your yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#How_long_do_invisible_fences_last\" title=\"How long do invisible fences last?\">How long do invisible fences last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Which_is_better_Invisible_Fence_or_dog_watch\" title=\"Which is better Invisible Fence or dog watch?\">Which is better Invisible Fence or dog watch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Is_an_Invisible_Fence_cruel\" title=\"Is an Invisible Fence cruel?\">Is an Invisible Fence cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Can_a_dog_jump_over_an_Invisible_Fence\" title=\"Can a dog jump over an Invisible Fence?\">Can a dog jump over an Invisible Fence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#What_kind_of_fence_will_keep_a_cat_in\" title=\"What kind of fence will keep a cat in?\">What kind of fence will keep a cat in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#What_kind_of_fence_can_a_cat_not_climb\" title=\"What kind of fence can a cat not climb?\">What kind of fence can a cat not climb?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#How_do_I_cat_proof_my_fence\" title=\"How do I cat proof my fence?\">How do I cat proof my fence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Do_cats_respond_to_electric_fences\" title=\"Do cats respond to electric fences?\">Do cats respond to electric fences?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-invisible-fences-work-for-cats\/#Can_you_train_a_cat_to_stay_in_a_fenced_yard\" title=\"Can you train a cat to stay in a fenced yard?\">Can you train a cat to stay in a fenced yard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_invisible_fences_work_for_cats\"><\/span>Do invisible fences work for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Invisible Fence systems work for cats? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>Cats can be successfully trained to use the Invisible Fence system, both outdoors and indoors. Our featherweight MicroLite Computer Collar Receiver is the smallest and most advanced collar available.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Invisible_Fence_worth_it\"><\/span>Is Invisible Fence worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people think an invisible underground wireless electric fence is the best way to keep their dog in their yard. However, <b>they are simply not as effective as you might think. Statistics suggest that invisible wireless electric fences are only about 70% effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_fence_is_best_for_cats\"><\/span>What kind of fence is best for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Freestanding Fences and Net Extensions<\/b> Such fences are usually made of metal posts and mesh wire, extended by a few feet in height and bent inwards. If tall enough, they might be a suitable option for preventing your cat&#8217;s escape. Additionally, unlike the privacy fence, it does not block the view from your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_cat_on_an_Invisible_Fence\"><\/span>How do you train a cat on an Invisible Fence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Basic Flag Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place boundary flags around the perimeter of your yard to mark your cat&#8217;s boundaries.<\/li>\n<li>Set your cat&#8217;s collar to tone only mode.<\/li>\n<li>Walk your cat towards the flags. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Lead her back into the yard, away from the flags, to teach her not to go past the flags.<\/li>\n<li>Be ready for your cat to bolt back to the house.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_electric_fence_work_on_cats\"><\/span>Do electric fence work on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Basic Flag Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place boundary flags around the perimeter of your yard to mark your cat&#8217;s boundaries.<\/li>\n<li>Set your cat&#8217;s collar to tone only mode.<\/li>\n<li>Walk your cat towards the flags. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Lead her back into the yard, away from the flags, to teach her not to go past the flags.<\/li>\n<li>Be ready for your cat to bolt back to the house.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_cats_from_leaving_your_yard\"><\/span>How do you keep cats from leaving your yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Freestanding Fences and Net Extensions<\/b> Such fences are usually made of metal posts and mesh wire, extended by a few feet in height and bent inwards. If tall enough, they might be a suitable option for preventing your cat&#8217;s escape. Additionally, unlike the privacy fence, it does not block the view from your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_invisible_fences_last\"><\/span>How long do invisible fences last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does the Invisible Fence wire last? Invisible Fence boundary wire is a direct burial grade wire and has a life expectancy of <b>27 years left undisturbed in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_Invisible_Fence_or_dog_watch\"><\/span>Which is better Invisible Fence or dog watch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most significant differences between DogWatch and Invisible Fence products is the receiver battery life. <b>DogWatch batteries last much longer, saving you money and hassle over time. Unlike Invisible Fence, our batteries are standard sizes so you can buy them from us or elsewhere.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_Invisible_Fence_cruel\"><\/span>Is an Invisible Fence cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: Invisible Fence makes dogs aggressive. People often ask if electric fences make dogs aggressive, and <b>the answer is no. Aggressive behavior is the result of poor training or misused correction levels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_jump_over_an_Invisible_Fence\"><\/span>Can a dog jump over an Invisible Fence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog cannot tunnel under or jump over the invisible fence. That&#8217;s why invisible dog fences can be useful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_fence_will_keep_a_cat_in\"><\/span>What kind of fence will keep a cat in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Freestanding Fences and Net Extensions<\/b> Such fences are usually made of metal posts and mesh wire, extended by a few feet in height and bent inwards. If tall enough, they might be a suitable option for preventing your cat&#8217;s escape. Additionally, unlike the privacy fence, it does not block the view from your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_fence_can_a_cat_not_climb\"><\/span>What kind of fence can a cat not climb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>vinyl privacy fence<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_cat_proof_my_fence\"><\/span>How do I cat proof my fence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Invisible Fence systems work for cats? <b>Yes!<\/b><b>Cats can be successfully trained to use the Invisible Fence system, both outdoors and indoors. Our featherweight MicroLite Computer Collar Receiver is the smallest and most advanced collar available.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_respond_to_electric_fences\"><\/span>Do cats respond to electric fences?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Electric Fences Safe for Cats? Even though <b>cats shy away from electric fences, they&#8217;re not safe to use with them. There&#8217;s always a risk that a cat or other domestic animal might come into extended contact with an electric fence and end up taking a sizable shock in the process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_cat_to_stay_in_a_fenced_yard\"><\/span>Can you train a cat to stay in a fenced yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve installed the fence, you&#8217;ll need to teach your cat to stay inside the yard using flags to mark where the yard ends. <b>Fence training is pretty easy, even for cats. Once your cat is comfortable exploring your yard with a harness on, you can start teaching your cat where her boundaries are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do invisible fences work for cats?Is Invisible Fence worth it?What kind of fence is best for cats?How do you train a cat on an Invisible Fence?Do electric fence work on cats?How do you keep cats from leaving your yard?How long do invisible fences last?Which is better Invisible Fence or dog watch?Is an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107421"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107421\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}