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Hi all,

I'm getting a dog in May and I've started doing some research.

I want some type of invisible fence to keep my dog in the yard. Are there any emotion or physical dangers associated with an electric fence? Also, is there a certain kind you would recommend?

Any imput would be appreciated!

Marie

Hi Marie! I'm not a fan at all of invisble fencing or more appropriately the electric fence.. Does it work? Well yeah after the dog gets a series of shocks while the training is going on. Could it cause emotional or physical dangers... yes to both. The physical danger is the electric shock it gives. Emotional problems can arise if the dog relates a shock to something not pertaining to the fence.
My neighbor was going to get it for their dog until his wife put the collar around her arm and got shocked. I don't like them simply because it puts the dog at a disadvantage. It does nothing to keep out other animals... possibly a neighbor's aggressive dog from entering the yard. It does nothing to keep the neighbor's kids from possibly tormenting the dog. If for some reason the dog does run through the electric current, you can bet he won't come back in the yard as he knows what's coming. You would do your dog much more of a service by using regular fencing or at the very least purchasing a dog run or kennel. Your dog will thank you for it.

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Bob

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

>>Hi Marie! I'm not a fan at all of invisble fencing or more appropriately the electric fence.. Does it work? Well yeah after the dog gets a series of shocks while the training is going on. Could it cause emotional or physical dangers... yes to both. The physical danger is the electric shock it gives. Emotional problems can arise if the dog relates a shock to something not pertaining to the fence.
>>My neighbor was going to get it for their dog until his wife put the collar around her arm and got shocked. I don't like them simply because it puts the dog at a disadvantage. It does nothing to keep out other animals... possibly a neighbor's aggressive dog from entering the yard. It does nothing to keep the neighbor's kids from possibly tormenting the dog. If for some reason the dog does run through the electric current, you can bet he won't come back in the yard as he knows what's coming. You would do your dog much more of a service by using regular fencing or at the very least purchasing a dog run or kennel. Your dog will thank you for it.
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>>If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

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Yes, yes, yes, I agree with all of this! Build a real fence. Chain link will do. Might as well go ahead and make it 6 feet high for a GSD. You want your dog to never get the idea to leave the yard without you in the first place.

You don't have to fence your entire yard if you have a large property. Fence an area that a door from the house opens into. Then clean up will be easy, letting the dog out to potty will be easy--it's all good.

If you want a sight-proof fence, you can pay more and get wood or vinyl. Just do go 6 feet. Better that the dog never jumps it even once.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Check out this link: www.adoptahusky.com/Newsletter/MayJune2006.htm

I too am not a fan of the fences and the above story is only one reason why. Barrier frustration is huge with this type of containment. An example of that is seen when I walk down my own road every night with my two dogs- the dog behind the invisible fence is obviously aggitated and the hacklesare raised every single time we are within a block of his home. It's so scary walking past this dog. His whole body language says he's going to explode and hurt someone or something if we got near. I dread the day he goes through the invisable fence to get us. I've changed my route on more than one occation when I see him pacing the fence line.

Nope- stay away from this product. It's just bad news.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles