Do those invisible fences really work?

Question

my mom has a big fenced in yard,but she just adopted this lab mix from the shelter and he keeps getting out...would this stop him?

how much do they cost?

Answer 1

YES! Invisible fencing works EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!! There are different degrees of how powerful the shock is. For example, if your dog does not run away and is tiny, put it on a small setting. But if they run away often, put it on a higher setting. The collar will also beep before they get close; to warn them of the shock. But don't worry, it doesn't hurt them! It just gives them the idea that they can't go past the fence.

The invisible fence is also removable. Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

Yes, but they're cruel and inhumane, and you'll have PETA after you at the very least. How would YOU like to be "zapped" every time you set foot outside a certain boundary you couldn't even see? It seems like a cruel joke humans play on animals - there's a boundary, and you can't see it, but I'll make you guess where it is. If you get it wrong, *ZAP* that's it!!
And don't try to put me off with the assertion that "it's only a little shock; it doesn't hurt much." I was carrying my neighbor's dog's collar over to my house, because the dog had escaped without its collar and gone to my house, and I was zapped by the fence - and I can tell you, it's not pleasant even for a creature twice or three times the size of that big dog, as I am!

Aside from that side of it, invisible fences aren't practical. They don't stop your dog from getting out; they only give it a warning not to cross that invisible line again - so if it gets out, it'll be afraid to come back in and experience that "zap."

Answer 3

I haven't ever had one, but we've thought about it and done some asking around. We got mixed responses. Some people it worked great for, others said their dogs were willing to put up with a quick zap as they broke through the barrier, so it didn't do any good. Before you buy, it might be a good idea to ask about refunds if this dog happens to be one willing to get zapped in order to get out. And don't worry about PETA coming after you. There's nothing unethical or inhumane about it. It does its job without inflicting permanent harm, and the dogs are plenty smart enough to learn very quickly exactly where the line is, same as you learned to keep your hand out of the cookie jar when your mama smacked it.
If this dog is getting out by digging under the fence, like ours did, you can fill in the holes and top them with his own poop. Sounds gross, but they won't dig where their own scent is. It worked with ours.

Answer 4

Aside from the initial cruelty, I wouldn't have one of those fences because of this: Your dog will probably learn to stay in, but what happens when another dog wanders into YOUR yard and hurts your pup? That's why I am a big proponent of "real" fences.

Answer 5

Yes they do and will work, though the trick is to TRAIN your dog to the electric fence. When you get one, the idea is to never let him find out that there is safety on the other side. A dog that runs through it time and again KNOWS that once he gets to the other side, there will be no more pain..... you have to teach him the only safe place is on the inside...with YOU.
For a qualified trainer in your area:
http://www.apdt.com

Answer 6

They work for non prey driven dogs. If your dog gets out, just for the heck of it, it works. But if they get out to chase another dog or animal, they will ignore the electric sting, and keep after the target.

Installation is usually about $1,000, depending on the size of the yard. I have seen them on sale for much less.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Yes but the invisable force hurts them. Its like a shock. Try to use a leash that lets him roam far enough for him to run and have fun but yet anytime you want you can stop by pushing the button and his line wont go out any farther and he will have to come back to you. Or try to use a large playpen/crate for him to roam in. Or in my cage i would just make a small enclouse for him to be in then let him out whille watch him on his leash.

Answer 8

I'm not gonna trust those things just yet. Keep the fence and use a leash and see how that works for you.

Answer 9

our neighbor has one and it works great, his 2 dogs don't go within 5 feet of the "line"....BUT....I watched the installer train the dogs once he first put it in and I almost called the cops. I swear those poor dogs went through hell that first day, they absolutely screamed the first few times they hit that barrier....I could never do that to a dog, now that I've seen how it works.

Answer 10

yes. i currently own 1 and i do not regret purchasing it. all of neighbors also have them and they must work if they keep 2 rottweilers, 1 weimeraner and 3 chihuahuas in all of my neighbors yards!