We have a house on 1/2 acre and an 8 month old GSD. We are considering our containment options. We really don't want to get a traditional wood fence. We considered an underground fence but our trainer discouraged us from it. We are planning on doing protection training with our dog and our trainer recommended against the underground fence because he (the dog) will be afraid of the correction and dogs who will be used for protection shouldn't be afraid of anything. I'd like to hear some feedback on this matter. Thanks.
I just read an article in whole dog journal about a dog who was left alone and his collar got wet shorted out and caused severe damage and injury to his neck. As long as you dont leave the collar on in the rain or allow it to get wet the dog should be alright but if you have to watch the dog it defeats the purpose of the fence. as far as the dog getting used to it or afraid My brother in law has an irish setter that he can run with all the way tothe line the dog will get zapped nd do it again next time.
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I used to live on an unfenced acre at the edge of town and considered the underground fence thing but, frankly, it wouln't work for several reasons; 1. my shepherds were my babies and I couldn't see shocking them when they were already perimeter trained. and 2. those things don't keep out strays or kids or any of the things that a good fence will. Bottem line is that I trusted my dogs a lot more than the neighborhood and only a fence with "No Tresspassing" signs kept the hikers and stray dogs off the property. Just my opinion.
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I have great success with DogGuard underground fence. Had it for years, 3rd GSD on it no problems. Can`t remember last time any of my dogs needed a correction. As far as keeping animals out my neighbor has a chain link fence and a coyote still killed a goat.
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re; How did I perimeter train the dogs?
I must admit that I cheated somewhat. I had a shepherd mix bitch who was the undisputed alpha of the pack and by the time I started aquiring real GSD's she was a solid 4 year old and seemed to learn by osmosis. She stayed on the property once I took her around the perimeter and told her "this is HOME", I stepped out of the line and said "this is the NO" and that's basically what I did with all of them. We had a lot of strays though so I put up a fence to keep them out. The property backed up to railroad tracks with acres of woods so there were frequently people walking back in there and I didn't want to risk anyone getting bitten so the fence was even more necessary when the dogs were getting big and territorial. My experience with property boundaries has always been that the dogs respect them more than most humans!
I have been considering underground fencing also, and it seems the biggest problem is animals having access to your property.
If there is a fight because Fluffy came into your yard who is liable for the vet bills? What if a human crossed onto the property?
It would seem to be the trespassers fault, but you never know with some of our crazy laws.
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