Invisible fences for pets

Sheryl · 07-08-2008, 09:56 AM

We have moved to the country and now live on 5 acres of land. We are looking into an invisible fence to help train the dogs to stay off the highway. Is one brand better than another? I did some research on them last night, and they are expensive. So I want to make sure I get one that works as advertised before spending that much money.

RedGlitter · 07-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Well, I bought one years ago that was endorsed by the American Humane Society, for my Dalmatian. We set it up and before we let Sparky loose near it, tested it out on ourselves. It darn near dropped me and I'm no small woman. It got my dad too, six feet and 190 pounds. We returned it. That's been my only experience with them. Ordinarily I would have recommended it because of the Humane Society endorsement but not now. Maybe you should ask some veterinarians what they recommend and what setting they recommend for your dog. That's what I would do if I were going to use one.

Sheryl · 07-08-2008, 01:42 PM

Thanks RG. Someone pm'd me with their opinion too. I don't think I'll be getting one. I will just have to look at other measures to keep the dogs safe.

spot · 07-08-2008, 01:53 PM

I just looked this up, never having heard of it. "Invisible fencing" is a euphemism for automatically tasering your pet to condition its self-perceived range?

RedGlitter · 07-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Yes Spot, pretty much. It works similar to an electric fence for livestock. Once they get zapped they stay within safe range but the things are so darn strong even on mild setting that dogs have been known to have heart attacks and die from them.

Sheryl, you're welcome. I'm kind of glad to hear you say that because I personally hate the things. I live on an acre and a half and I have my dogs enclosed in big chain link runs. Actually it's more than just a run but it's far bigger than a kennel.

southern yankee · 07-08-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGlitter

Well, I bought one years ago that was endorsed by the American Humane Society, for my Dalmatian. We set it up and before we let Sparky loose near it, tested it out on ourselves. It darn near dropped me and I'm no small woman. It got my dad too, six feet and 190 pounds. We returned it. That's been my only experience with them. Ordinarily I would have recommended it because of the Humane Society endorsement but not now. Maybe you should ask some veterinarians what they recommend and what setting they recommend for your dog. That's what I would do if I were going to use one.

i would like to hear more of this fence. where to buy and $$$$. but i have more of a problem keeping every Tom , Dick, and Harry out. both my girls are fixed. but we still get many sooters.

RedGlitter · 07-08-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southern yankee

i would like to hear more of this fence. where to buy and $$$$. but i have more of a problem keeping every Tom , Dick, and Harry out. both my girls are fixed. but we still get many sooters.

Well it's basically an electric wire you bury under ground. You map off the area where you dog is allowed to be and everything past that area is a no-no. Your dog wears a transmitter on her collar and every time she comes too close to the wire it shocks her. I'm not going to lie and tell you it just startles the dog, it plainly hurts and as I said some have died from the fences. This fence will do nothing to keep neighborhood dogs away from your dog because they will not be wearing transmitters. It won't shock them. But if they get into the "safe" area and start chasing your dog, she will be stuck there unless she wants to get shocked trying to get away from them.
There are kinder methods.

southern yankee · 07-08-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGlitter

Well it's basically an electric wire you bury under ground. You map off the area where you dog is allowed to be and everything past that area is a no-no. Your dog wears a transmitter on her collar and every time she comes too close to the wire it shocks her. I'm not going to lie and tell you it just startles the dog, it plainly hurts and as I said some have died from the fences. This fence will do nothing to keep neighborhood dogs away from your dog because they will not be wearing transmitters. It won't shock them. But if they get into the "safe" area and start chasing your dog, she will be stuck there unless she wants to get shocked trying to get away from them.
There are kinder methods.

Thank you. Because this evening. I heard my neighbor shooting off his shot gun. People are tired of all the stray dogs here. i live so far out. it is the perfect dumping ground. this dog who i think he shot was attacting the smaller dogs in our area.

Sheryl · 07-08-2008, 08:00 PM

The strays problay do need to be gotten rid of. We have a pack of 8 wild dogs running, and a female in the bunch has had a litter of pups where one tested positive for rabies.

Here's a link for what I found on them southern,

http://www.pet-super-store.com/pet-s...e-radio-fence/

RedGlitter · 07-08-2008, 08:29 PM

That's pretty hick to just be shooting dogs. Do you not have any kind of animal control facility where you live?

07-08-2008, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,440	Invisible fences for pets We have moved to the country and now live on 5 acres of land. We are looking into an invisible fence to help train the dogs to stay off the highway. Is one brand better than another? I did some research on them last night, and they are expensive. So I want to make sure I get one that works as advertised before spending that much money. __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
Local Time: 09:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

07-08-2008, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Re: Invisible fences for pets Well, I bought one years ago that was endorsed by the American Humane Society, for my Dalmatian. We set it up and before we let Sparky loose near it, tested it out on ourselves. It darn near dropped me and I'm no small woman. It got my dad too, six feet and 190 pounds. We returned it. That's been my only experience with them. Ordinarily I would have recommended it because of the Humane Society endorsement but not now. Maybe you should ask some veterinarians what they recommend and what setting they recommend for your dog. That's what I would do if I were going to use one.
Local Time: 08:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

07-08-2008, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,440	Re: Invisible fences for pets Thanks RG. Someone pm'd me with their opinion too. I don't think I'll be getting one. I will just have to look at other measures to keep the dogs safe. __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
Local Time: 09:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

07-08-2008, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
spot Ichabod Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brigstowe Posts: 17,005	Re: Invisible fences for pets I just looked this up, never having heard of it. "Invisible fencing" is a euphemism for automatically tasering your pet to condition its self-perceived range?
Local Time: 03:33 AM Local Date: 12-05-2008

07-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Re: Invisible fences for pets Yes Spot, pretty much. It works similar to an electric fence for livestock. Once they get zapped they stay within safe range but the things are so darn strong even on mild setting that dogs have been known to have heart attacks and die from them. Sheryl, you're welcome. I'm kind of glad to hear you say that because I personally hate the things. I live on an acre and a half and I have my dogs enclosed in big chain link runs. Actually it's more than just a run but it's far bigger than a kennel.
Local Time: 08:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

07-08-2008, 08:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,440	Re: Invisible fences for pets The strays problay do need to be gotten rid of. We have a pack of 8 wild dogs running, and a female in the bunch has had a litter of pups where one tested positive for rabies. Here's a link for what I found on them southern, http://www.pet-super-store.com/pet-s...e-radio-fence/ __________________ If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. James Madison Ron Paul 2008
Local Time: 09:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

07-08-2008, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Re: Invisible fences for pets That's pretty hick to just be shooting dogs. Do you not have any kind of animal control facility where you live?
Local Time: 08:33 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode