Dogs just love to get into mischief. Whether it’s a poodle, a Labrador or any mutt-mix in between, once they get outside they want to explore and engage the wide world around them. If only they knew the perils that await them out there. An electronic dog collar is a good start in shielding them from the dangers they don’t understand. That’s the world of speeding cars, feral animals and confusing woods that might get them hurt or lost. Electronic collars work with an invisible fence system to let your animals know when they’re getting a little to close to the yard’s edge. Plus you don’t have to worry about building a costly wooden or chain-link fence.

You may end up saving dollars on dog medications too if your curious canine isn’t sticking his nose in the wrong places. Wandering into some tall grass across the street means your pet could pick up nasty insects like fleas or ticks. Worse than just skin irritation and rampant scratching, these parasites can carry potentially fatal illnesses like Lymes disease. If you really want to cover all bases, stock up on preventative medications such as Frontline so even if the worse happens and your dog does get out, the odds of any insects causing problems are slim.

Electronic devices aren’t just useful for invisible fences. If your otherwise-lovable canine is barking all night much to the chagrin of yourself and your neighbors, you can use a bark collar to help tone it down. Contrary to the inhumane perception, these colors simply send a small vibration and high-pitched tone in response to excessive barking. The intensity and frequency of these corrections can be easily adjusted so you won’t feel like the barking police towards your pet.

We all know the younger the dog, the more incorrigible. Stock up on puppy supplies before you bring one home. Anything a more mature dog will try getting away with once, a puppy will attempt hundreds of times over. You should stock up on durable chew toys for their incoming teeth and always have plenty of treats on hand to reward them when they are good.