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Powerfields.com | 1-800-843-3702 39 The need to train an animal to a physical barrier fence is minimal because this fence type depends on the robustness to contain the animals. However, there should be some type of introduction to the new fence before setting the animal loose. This is especially true with horses. With a psychological barrier fence, the need to train the animal increases dramatically as the strength of the fence alone may not be able to contain the animal if they try to break through. • Construct a training paddock (Small temporary paddock inside permanent pasture) • Due to the small area, cattle with get curious and eventually sniff or rub against the electric wire • After the initial shock, cattle will approach with caution and soon learn to respect the fence • Once respected, cattle can be turned into the permanent fence • Most important factor for training horses is to be sure the fence is easily visible • Add fence flags to small diameter fencing or paint physical fences to stand out from the background • With the energizer turned off, walk the horse around the inner side of the fence line • Once the horse is familiar with the fence, turn the energizer back on and turn the horse into the pasture • Horses are quick to learn after a zap or two and will respect the fence • The most recommended approach to training is to entice the animal to investigate by placing feed on the opposite side of the fence wire • After 2-3 attempts and receiving a shock, the animal will learn the respect for the fence • Heavily wooled animals may require a higher voltage • Construct a training paddock of two strands of electric fence starting 6” from the ground inside the permanent pasture • Allow pigs to be curious and receive shocks • A week in the training pen should allow understanding of the fence Cattle Horses Goats/Sheep Swine Physical Psychological • Not Electrified • High tensile, rail fences, barbed wire, and board fences • Barriers that have enough strength to prevent animals from going through or pushing the fence • Requires more strands of fence, resulting in high cost and increased labor • Electrified • Polytape, polywire, braid, twine, and rope • Does Not have the strength alone to keep the animal from going through the fence • Electric shock discourages animal from escaping or entering ANIMAL Considerations TRAINING YOUR ANIMALS TO THE FENCE