Do invisible fences for dogs work?

Question

How do invisible fences work? How much do they cost? Any websites with any information?

Answer 1

Yes.. it works for the first couple weeks.. till you dog gets used to that shock and just goes for it!! .. I wouldn't do it.. not only is it not long lasting.. but its rude to do to animals.. it should be animal cruelty

Answer 2

yes and no.

Put up a real fence. It's a lot cheaper than paying for surgery or a new dog after this one gets run over.
Even if you get an electronic fence (which gives the dog a shock and requires a lot of training time!) or train the dog to stay on your property by walking the perimeter on a leash and correcting him when he goes over the line, that won't protect him from other dogs coming onto your property and attacking him. Or someone stealing him to use as bait in their dog fights.

Also, get him neutered right away. Males have much more of a tendency to wander and if they smell a female in heat, they will be gone! You don't say what breed he is - some dogs (like Beagles and terriers) are nearly impossible to property train.

Answer 3

Yes they do work and aren't that inhumane because after just a few times of trying to get out of the yard the dog learns where to stop before getting the shock.
Now on the other hand, they will not keep other dogs out of your yarn and that will only annoy the heck out of your dog and that's the down side of the fence.
And yes they are expensive too and I don't suggest that you go away and leave your dog out in the yard with no supervision with the fence on or you might regret it when you get back home.
The fence is not perfect so when you're not going to be home either bring the dog indoors or chain him in the yard with plenty of water, food and shade too.
This is my opinion but I know people with these fences and I've learned from their mistakes and that is why I'm telling you all of this now.
Good luck to both you and your dog.

Answer 4

It may and it may not. It worked on my dogs for a few weeks, then they learned that they'd only get "shocked" once when crossing the barrier, so they'd take the "shock" and walk right past it and go run around.
You can get one at Wal-Mart for $100. Lowes has a few for around $100- $200. They're fairly time consuming to put down. Look at spending an entire weekend. And if you have a dog that digs, there's a decent chance it'll end up digging up some of your wire.

Answer 5

Yes they work. But I would not recommend getting them. They are inhumane. If you can get a better fence or find some other way to keep them in it is a way better idea and they can be quite expensive. Anytime the dog gets near the fence it will shock them. The shock collars can burn the skin and permenently remove the hair. My parents had one.

Answer 6

I do not have a dog, but have friends who do and these appear to work. I believe the dog wears a collar and if they get too close to the edge of the property they receive a shock.

Answer 7

They are inhumane, and I think that anyone that says they are not should have to wear one of the collars and feel the shock that the dog gets a few times. Then see if they feel the same way.

Answer 8

No that don't work the collar the dog would wear when the battery goes out so will the dog.

Not a good choice in heavily traffic area's

Answer 9

Yes they do work but why would you want to give your dog an electric shock when a bit of time spent training would solve the problem and be much cheaper. (and more stimulating for your dog)

Answer 10

Yea! they would work for invisible dogs.