ABOUT US / HISTORY
ABOUT US / HISTORY

A foundation of safety, a history of effectiveness

Over 35 years of providing pet safety

Over 2 million pets safely contained

Recommended by 4 out of 5 veterinarians

Greater than 99% success rate

Over 300 dealers throughout U.S. and Canada 
 


Safety has always been the primary goal of Invisible Fence® Brand. The leader in electronic pet containment began with the humanitarian concern of Richard Peck. "I traveled the United States and everywhere I went, I literally saw hundreds of dogs that had been slaughtered by cars. They were all over the roadway," Peck said years later. "I loved dogs and knew there had to be a way to stop this."


In 1973, Peck partnered with an electronic engineer and patented the first Invisible Fence containment system. The pet's collar received radio waves from a thin wire buried about six inches beneath the ground. Radio waves traveled through the wire from a transmitter protected inside the house. When the radio waves were received by the collar, it sent a brief uncomfortable sensation under the pet's skin. This brief stimulation deterred the pet from traveling farther into a designated zone.


Always concerned for dog safety, Peck worked with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and Battelle Laboratories. Studies proved this new system was extremely effective for influencing behavior of animals and keeping them contained in a specified area. Furthermore, the study proved that pets saw no long-term ill effects from the corrections.


Over the years, Peck's technology has improved dramatically. Our proprietary Computer Collar® has shrunk from the original 13 ounces to a mere 3 ounce collar today. Transmission technology, installation techniques, even the way we market and sell our products have evolved over the years. Today's professional dealers enjoy a complete offering of behavior products that include indoor solutions, remote trainers, and bark control. Other solutions include heated beds, feeders, and electronic pet doors.  All are marketed by dealers directly to their customers in person and on-line.


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