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JULY 2013 HOMES PLUS 10 Yard containment factors in keeping your pet safe HOMES PLUS CORRESPONDENT WAUKESHA – It is estimated that more than 1 million dogs are hit by cars in this country each year, and another 60,000 are lost or stolen. Jay Gergens, owner of Hidden Fence of Wisconsin, said he offers customers a safe and effective way to contain their pet due to local restrictions or aesthetics; sometimes traditional fencing isn't an option. "Our systems will enclose the entire yard versus back only with traditional fencing for areas as large as 200 acres," he said. Gergens said people choose invisible fencing for their pets for many reasons, but mostly for safety, exercise and convenience. "Many of our customers' dogs are outside for several hours each day and their days are spent playing with the kids, moving about the yard, or just napping," he said. Gergens said for several years he has recommended the "light hands" approach of training dogs to an electronic pet fence. The idea is to start with a very light, almost unperceivable correction. "By starting light, you're not going to create stress," he said. "Dogs can't learn when they're stressed, so the warning tone combined with just a light tickle allows you to move freely about the yard and approach the boundary." Gergens said as the pet approaches the boundary, the collar will beep, then deliver a light tickle. "At this point, we bring the dog back into the safe area," he said. "This is the beginning of the conditioned response that we're looking for." Gergens said the system offers multiple frequencies, thousands of settings and several collar choices. "We can tailor the system to meet the needs of any size and breed of dog," he said. "By offering multiple correction levels, we're able to train even the most sensitive dogs without creating stress." Gergens said after a customer has contacted the business, a quote is given via email, phone or in person depending on the property and the customer's familiarity with fencing and containment systems. "Oftentimes, there will be several of our fences on a block, so the customer is comfortable with us, and we're familiar with the neighborhood," he said. Gergens said on the day of installation, the installers would walk the property to determine the best layout. The neighbor- Submitted photo Experts will walk a property to determine the best layout for a hidden fence. Local expert Jay Gergens says invisible fences provide safety and convenience for homeowners with dogs. hood, breed of dog, and family lifestyle a play a role in determining the best layout, he said. "A complete installation for a half-acre is about $1,000," he said. "That includes everything you'll need for one dog." Gergens said to install a fence, a wire is Cabinetry for Every Room, Every Budget! JULY SPECIAL May is MULCH MONTH HARDWOOD MULCH SAVE BIG! $ Sizzling ARRIVAL OF SPRING AT CELEBRATE THESummer Sales at Oconomowoc Landscape ndsc Supply & Garden Center en Cent Cent • Mulch Madness • Selected displays on sale! Great for Basements & Rec Rooms! All in-stock cabinets on sale! • 9th Annual Hanging Basket Sale • Your Complete FREE Garden & Landscape Center Offering the Following Buy 4 Yards get 1 Yard FREE Landscape Supplies: Decorative Stone • Mulch Landscape Boulders • Brick Pavers • Hardwood Retaining Walls • Hemlock • Cedar • Colorized Pine Expires July 31, 2013 Get this green and gold display for only $1,795, includes the granite top and sink!! Garden Center: Annuals • Perennials • Tropicals 262-567-1777 Vegetables & Herbs Bring in Coupon for $ • Mulch Madness • .00 10 off Nursery: Flowering Trees & Shrubs • Evergreens Large Specimen B & B • 9th Annual Hanging Basket Sale • May is MULCH MONTH We Beat All Big Box Stores and all Competitors | Visit Our Showroom By Appointment Kitchens | Baths | Dens | Cabins | Offices | Rec Rooms Work With Experienced Design Professionals 1005 Richards Road, Hartland | 262.367.9439 "We Specialize in Cabinetry" .00 25 per yard CLEARANCE SALE 233112005 buried around the entire yard and a signal is transmitted through the wire, which will activate the receiver (collar) that the dog is wearing. "As the dog approaches the wire the collar will beep, then transition to a correction if he doesn't back up," he said. www.kitchencreators.com Does Your Lawn FREE Need Work? on purchases of $ 50.00 or more We Have TOPSOIL, GRASS SEED and STRAW! Excluding Mulch & Stone. Expires July 31, 2013 N68 W37850 County Road K, Oconomowoc Call early for same day delivery! www.olandscape.com 262-567-1777 233112001 By Jody L. Mayers