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Step 10: Final placement of the boundary wire and training flags
Once you have made adjustments to the signal field width and completed the manual
tests on the entire system to your satisfaction, you can bury the boundary wire.
Burying the wire is not essential but for wire-protection you probably want to bury it at
least 2-3cms deep. Alternatively, you can mount the wire onto a wooden rail fence
but not in a position that birds can sit on the wire and damage it.
NB: If you are covering a large area you may wish to use a trenching machine to cut
into the ground. However, we recommend that you manually place the boundary
wire into the trench to avoid any damage to the wire.
Tools required
Straight-edged spade
Wire cutters
Additional items you may need if you are running the boundary wire beneath
concrete driveways or paths
Caulk gun
Silicone caulking
When crossing a concrete path or driveway, use the existing expansion joints. Clean
out the joint thoroughly. Lay the wire carefully into the open seam and seal with a
bead of silicone caulking or similar sealant.
When crossing gravel, bury the boundary wire at least 7cms deep.
Lengths of old garden hose or similar PVC piping are useful protection to the
boundary wire, particularly in areas such as gravel and ponds.
Manual retest and setting the boundary training flags
Once the boundary wire is fully installed, MANUALLY re-test the entire system and
adjust the signal field-width as per steps 8 and 9.
When you are verifying the system, place the boundary training flags where you hear
the first warning beep on your approach to the boundary wire. The flags should be
placed along the edge of the signal field width, not directly on the boundary wire.
This will provide a visual clue with the audio warning tone to help your dog learn
where the perimeter of the containment area is during training sessions.
When you are satisfied the system is fully functioning to your settings and the
boundary flags are in place then you are ready to move onto Section 2:
Training your dog with the MGG Radio-Controlled Hidden Fencing System