There are a lot of terms you might hear in the world of electronic dog fencing. This glossary will help make things easier to understand.
CONDITION RESPONSE TRAINING – A type of training that is used for dogs that will be contained in an electronic pet containment system such as an underground wired dog fence or a wireless dog fence. This type of training requires certification in order to be considered a pet containment system trainer by industry standards. The system works by creating a “condition” (in this case a “beep”) and teach the dog the “response” (to back away from the area that triggered the beep).
ZONE – The area that the dog is either, allowed to occupy, or, be restricted from.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TRAINING – A type of training that is used to keep dogs from engaging in certain bothersome behaviors, e.g. jumping on people, barking. A remote control is used to administer a correction to the dog every time a bothersome behavior is engaged in.
PET CONTAINMENT SYSTEM – Any electric based system used for the primary purpose of containing a pet (usually a dog) in some form of another. Wireless dog fences, underground dog fences, i.e., hidden pet fence.
TRANSMITTER – An electrical device that sends out a radio signal on a set frequency that is used to create an invisible boundary zone restricting a dog wearing a collar fitted with a receiver on the same frequency from accessing a designated zone.
RECEIVER – An electrical device that is fitted on a dog collar strap for the purpose of receiving signals sent out from a transmitter on the same frequency.
COLLAR – A collar (as related to electric dog fences) is a dog strap fitted with a receiver.
BATTERY – Used in the receiver portion of the collar.
BOUNDARY – The point of contact where a correction or a warning beep (depending on the type of system) is first administered.
CORRECTION – Often referred to as a “shock” (even though this is inaccurate) the sensation a dog receives when positioned within the boundary line. A correction can be anything from a “tickle” to a strong “jolt.”