Well - I have inadvertenly backed into my electric fence a couple of times and it does teach you respect! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But getting back to Jeanettes problem - maybe invisible fencing set back a bit from a perimeter fencing. It might slow the dog down so they won't run through the shock. Even conventional hot-wire fencing doesn't stop all dogs as my old elkhound/husky would stand back, consider it and rush the fence anyway - she'd give a little yip but the thrill of th e chase was too much for her. Csnyders link looks to be a very good workable system for a fenced yard too.
I have the regular hot wire fencing as well. My daughter was 3 when we installed it...I told her a zillion times not to touch it because it would hurt very bad, lol, but being 3 she obviously had to test it out. On one particular occasion I saw her walk away from the fence looking very sad, holding her hand and looking down...she wasn't going to cry because she knew I'd already gotten onto her for touching it...she had done it again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . She's now 5 and doesn't go near it anymore. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
In regards to training them w/ the flags and all-it works great for the first month or two but then as previously stated, the dog gets brave and runs out at will many times. Also, the battery on their collars gets weak and I swear they know when this happens! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I don't like the invisible fence with the warning sound in the collar. If the collar is off, the dog will often go through because no warning was given. Without the warning sound and without the collar on the dog is more apt to avoid thearea.
The brand name Invisable Fence is safe and works well for 90% of dogs as long as you do the training and keep fresh batteries within the collar on a monthly basis. Stay away from those more cheapie brands.
Saw a dog come into the vet clinic with some nasty burns from one of those inexpensive systems.
If your dog sees something..the dog may or may not take the zap. If the dog does take the zap going thru; the dog won't take it to come back into the yard.
I fenced 1 1/2 acres for my dogs to run using combination stock panel with small squares at the bottom graduating to larger at the top. Measures 16'x 52" and is easily put up using T posts. The cost was considerably less ($18 panel)to other types of fencing and is sturdier than stock/field fence. I had wooden gates made and those are also lined with the same material.
The bottom line..it's worth the investment for the pease of mind knowing my dogs are home.
Hi,
I have been considering invisible fencing about 1 1/2 acres. I have been told it may reduce my dog's drives since it gives him so much freedom.
I don't plan on having him out in the yard all day or when I am not home.
He is in the house at night and I train with him first thing in the morning before he is fed or allowed to "run around"
Should I just build a 20 ft run instead? or maybe have both?
Thanks.
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