Can Tractive Virtual Fence Stop Dogs from Getting Out?

No, the Tractive dog tracker virtual fence feature cannot stop dogs from getting out. It can only make the dog parent's cell phone ring an alarm after the dog leaves the virtual fence.

Many dog parents don't know how to set up the Tractive virtual fence. And whether it is like another electronic fence that electrocutes the dog from leaving the active area.

1.Virtual Fence

The steps to set up a Tractive virtual fence are very simple:

1.1 Download and install the Tractive app on your phone.

1.2 Log in or register an account on the app.

1.3 Select the Tractive tracking device in the app and go to the map view.

1.4 Select the virtual fence option and use your finger to set the area of the virtual fence on the map.

1.5 Save the settings

After completing these steps, the dog parent's phone will receive an alert when the dog enters or leaves the area. It does not buzz or shock the dog to prevent them from leaving the fence.

Tractive dog tracker allows users to set up multiple virtual fences. However, the exact number depends on the user's subscription plan. Users with premium subscription plans can set up more virtual fences.

2.Electric Fence

There are devices on the market that stop dogs from leaving the virtual fence. They are SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence Systems, PetSafe Wireless Fence Systems, and Halo Collar.

When the dog approaches the boundary of the set area, it receives an audible warning. If the dog does not move away but continues approaching, it will receive a static pulse.

2.1 SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence Systems

It is an underground fence designed for dogs. It has flexible boundary settings and a large area to set up. This underground fence requires the dog's parents to bury the cable underground and use it with the collar receiver.

2.2 Halo Collar

It has the same function as Tractive. It can locate the dog's position, set up an electronic fence, and monitor the dog's activity data. It doesn't require the dog's parents to bury cables underground. And it has flexible boundary settings.

2.3 PetSafe Wireless Fence Systems

It is also a kind of electronic fence that does not need to bury cables. But unlike the other devices, it uses wireless signals to create the boundary.

It can support many collar receivers, so users only need to buy additional collars if they want to limit the activity range of multiple dogs. The dog parents can set the strength of the electric shock according to the size and personality of the dog.

However, the boundary range of this kind of electronic fence is more fixed and the coverage area is limited. It is not like the above two products that can set up a large area of activity.

3.Summary

This kind of device that prevents the dog from leaving the activity area through punishment may cause physical harm to the dog. Although stimulated by the electric shock, many dogs no longer run away. But they may become fearful of the activity area.

Therefore, Tractive dog trackers are not set up with electrostatic pulses to minimize physical and psychological harm to dogs.

Dog parents need to consider their dog's physical condition when choosing a tool to keep their dog safe. If the use of an assistive device causes harm to the dog, it will be counterproductive.

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