I was wondering if anyone had heard that the electric pet fences were bad for dogs or inhumane in any way. We have one for our dog and it works great (knock on wood) and we went to rescue a dog from a rescue and they would not allow us to rescue because of the pet fence, they were adamently against it!! Just wondering if anyone had heard that. Our vet recommended it and our behaviorist (who is awsome with our people issues cuz it really wasnt our dog) is also an advocate for it. So if these people like it, I am confused why I could not rescue a dog who I could give a great home too. My husband thinks sometimes the rescue people just get a little to fanatical and forget that the dogs need homes.... Just curious and sad... really wanted to rescue a dog.
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What kind of dog were you trying to adopt? I know the Greyhound Rescue will not let you adopt if you only have an inground fence. The theory is that once the dog gets up to speed, it will not stop for an 'unseen' barrier and cannot stop in time to prevent the shock if it is the kind of fence that gives a warning tone when the dog gets near it.
We were looking for any family friendly dog. We are not that picky. I am partial to gsd's but hey a dog who needs a home needs a home. The fence does give a warning 4 ft before the line. As far as protecting from other dogs and people.. I agree to an extent. We had a fenced yard at our other house and kids climbed it all of the time. Our neighbors dog even jumped it to poop in our yard and then jumped back home. When I was a kid we had to get rid of our GSD because kids threw rocks over the fence at him, my dad warned them to stop several times and told their parents, wellthe kids did not listen and did it again and the dog jumped the fence after them. So no system is fool proof. Anytime my dog goes out for more than a quick squirt I am with him anyway.
My husband thinks sometimes the rescue people just get a little to fanatical and forget that the dogs need homes...
That's definitely part of it - I've heard of rescues that are not willing to budge once they have a rule.
I have invisible fencing and I've had it for almost 8 years. It has it's pros and cons - but most people who have an opinion (mostly a negative one) have never actually used this type of fencing - but they will tell you all the reasons that it's no good
Electric fences do not protect your dog from other dogs, animals or people (large and small).
Carla, I don't think that is what the OP is asking.
My experience with the company who installed my efence said something like it is "supported" or "endorsed" or (something like that) by the ASPCA.
Assuming he wasn't handing me a load of crap, can you call an efence company and get some document/proof that it's considered humane by the animal people?
Ignore my advice if it regards a special dog like the previous poster said. I know nothing about that.
If not, maybe you can convince the rescue it is humane.
How unfortunate and shortsighted to neglect a dog the opportunity of a home .
Good point that animals can dig under and go over fences, including rocks and people's children. I also think it was a shame a good home was missed for a rescue dog. Guess the bottom line is we should never trust any fence of any type to fully "protect" our dogs. Too bad the rescue group didn't see it that way, but keep looking, there's a doggy out there somewhere that would be happy to be in your home with your electric fence <smile>!
Guess the bottom line is we should never trust any fence of any type to fully "protect" our dogs.
There are so many good and bad points to that type of fence - but you're right about the bottom line. ANY type of fencing takes maintenance, training (of both canine and human!) and sometimes nothing will work.
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