Electric dog fence training Training Steps Training your dog to an electric dog fence is generally a simple task, but needs to be approached with finesse and a good plan. Most dogs get the general idea to stay back from the fence after the first initial encounter and training for the most part can be accomplished within a week for most dogs. Read these steps to get started: 00 Before you buy 01 Introduction to the boundary 02 Adding Static Correction 03 Testing With Distractions 04 Choosing The Right Correction Level