Well, I got one today for my dog, and I figured I'd have several days worth of training ahead to get him accustomed to it. To my surprise and amazement, I set up the system and without even marking the boundaries he started to pick up on where it was. Now he doesn't even go past the audible warning of the boundary, he just stops, turns around and goes back till the beeping stops. No training whatsoever.
Petsafe Wireless fence...
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Wow that is great BUT make sure that the newness does not wear off!!!!!
Sorry but I have heard to many BAD things about those fences!!!!
Sorry but I have heard to many BAD things about those fences!!!!
Yes I recommend going through the training.
We have one for Teddy as well (it was already installed, our friend had it for her dog and this is her house but we live here now and she just left the fence for us) It works wonderfully. We can't afford to put up a fence nor are we willing to spend the thousands on a fence for a house that doesn't even belong to us. We don't even have to use the collar anymore. Teddy knows where the boundaries are and abides by them.
but yes, take him all the way around the yard and let him know EXACTLY where the boundaries are all the way around. Goodluck
We have one for Teddy as well (it was already installed, our friend had it for her dog and this is her house but we live here now and she just left the fence for us) It works wonderfully. We can't afford to put up a fence nor are we willing to spend the thousands on a fence for a house that doesn't even belong to us. We don't even have to use the collar anymore. Teddy knows where the boundaries are and abides by them.
but yes, take him all the way around the yard and let him know EXACTLY where the boundaries are all the way around.
Goodluck I don't need to do the training, I even tried coaxing him to go through the barrier by throwing a stick for him on the back end of the barrier, and he went to go get it, but stopped when it started beeping then turned around and came back after getting shocked, plus there's 4 Huskies next door that he would love to go play with, but with the collar on he'll approach the boundary but not enter it. There are plenty of temptations for him out here and he doesn't want that collar shocking him. I made sure he wouldn't break the barrier and run off. Like my Dad said while we were still monitoring him yesterday, "It's more stubborn than he is." Referring to the collar.
Be very careful with that kind of system. I''ve heard of more failures than success stories....And sadly the failures often led to accidents (ie. dog getting hit by a car). Personally, there are so many negatives involved with these kinds of "fences" I would never get one for my dogs as a sole means of containment.
We purchased the fence as well and have had NO problems whatsoever. Now Lucy (the youngest) pushes the envelope on occasion and gets a little brave, but she still does not break all the way through the barrier. It's wonderful and one of the best investments we've made EVER. I would recommend it to anyone. After installing it and before letting the animals try the boundry lines my husband and I tried it out on ourselves and the "shock" is not that bad. It's just a little reminder thing. No big deal. Just enough to let them know what/where the boundry is. Much better than constantly worrying about them getting hit by a car. Cars going 50 mph don't come with warning signals when it comes to dogs and the dogs running in front of them. It is a VERY humane and safe thing for our furry family members. Would recommend it to anyone with even the most stubborn animal.
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You will find later that electing not to do the EXACT training that the fence manufacturer recommends is a very poor decision.
I specifically forbid the use of these types of fences for primary confinement in my sales agreement.
I had the BEST BRAND, an actual Invisible Fence, I did the training, and even with special collars, and even a harness with the prongs on the chest did not work for my dog.
These fences fail during any power outage, and if the owner is not VERY attentive to replacing collar batteries.
Dogs can and will run through the fence for strong distractions, and will NOT come back in.
These fences do not keep any other animals or people OUT, and so are expressly unsuitable for any breed that may have territorial or guarding tendencies.
Please reconsider doing the training in the manner that the manufacturer recommends.
I specifically forbid the use of these types of fences for primary confinement in my sales agreement.
I had the BEST BRAND, an actual Invisible Fence, I did the training, and even with special collars, and even a harness with the prongs on the chest did not work for my dog.
These fences fail during any power outage, and if the owner is not VERY attentive to replacing collar batteries.
Dogs can and will run through the fence for strong distractions, and will NOT come back in.
These fences do not keep any other animals or people OUT, and so are expressly unsuitable for any breed that may have territorial or guarding tendencies.
Please reconsider doing the training in the manner that the manufacturer recommends.
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Why not buy a simple fricking tie out??
Why do people love to resort to shocking their dogs? I don't get it. Get a skyline tie out that can go between trees, or give your dog a 50 foot tie out with a no-slip (not choker) collar. Make sure he cannot get too tangled and let him roam around the yard that way.
I just don't get it, it's like humans are so obsessed with anything electronic that they want to use an electrical device even if it is not needed. How is shocking your dog more humane than using a good, old fashioned, tough tie out?
People...sheesh
By the way, I heard about a boxer who learned to tip his head back away from the collar and slip right through the fence.
Why do people love to resort to shocking their dogs? I don't get it. Get a skyline tie out that can go between trees, or give your dog a 50 foot tie out with a no-slip (not choker) collar. Make sure he cannot get too tangled and let him roam around the yard that way.
I just don't get it, it's like humans are so obsessed with anything electronic that they want to use an electrical device even if it is not needed. How is shocking your dog more humane than using a good, old fashioned, tough tie out?
People...sheesh
By the way, I heard about a boxer who learned to tip his head back away from the collar and slip right through the fence.
I think with a clear-headed dog that isn't intensely prey-driven, lots of training may not be necessary. I have seen problems with tough dogs running through the fence once they are chasing something. If you have that sort of dog, you want to do lots of training on a long line until you are absolutely sure they won't run through- once they get through and realize that the correction turns off in that direction too, then good luck fixing that problem.
The other problem I see is people who try to be nice by keeping the fence on the low level. Many dogs eventually stop being so startled by the correction and realize it doesn't actually hurt- then they start busting through. I knew a dog that would just grimace and walk through the fence when he felt like it! So, once the initially training is done, the fence should be high. If they are getting a correction at that point they are either testing or chasing. Either one of those behaviors should be corrected hard enough to put a stop to it. Otherwise you could end up with one of the sad stories of the dog that runs through and gets hit by the car. If the fence gives a false sense of security, it's worse than nothing bc you'll get careless.
The other problem I see is people who try to be nice by keeping the fence on the low level. Many dogs eventually stop being so startled by the correction and realize it doesn't actually hurt- then they start busting through. I knew a dog that would just grimace and walk through the fence when he felt like it! So, once the initially training is done, the fence should be high. If they are getting a correction at that point they are either testing or chasing. Either one of those behaviors should be corrected hard enough to put a stop to it. Otherwise you could end up with one of the sad stories of the dog that runs through and gets hit by the car. If the fence gives a false sense of security, it's worse than nothing bc you'll get careless.