best gadget for keeping dog on his property?

Question

I am looking into these yard guard or under ground fencing for my pit bull we have a yard that is fenced in but he likes to be where we are in the front yard or driveway and there are no fences he is usually on a coated cable leash but he gets tangled and it gets frustrating everytime we have to reconnect him some where so he can be with us or he will constantly bark or whine
Anyone using anything like this I would appreciate your input on this subject I wasnt sure how they worked do they shock the dog it sounds cruel but he is started to run out in the street when he gets loose from us its for his safety also
Thanks concerned pit bull owner

Answer 1

Some dogs are smart enough to jump over underground fencing. Try running a wire between two posts about four feet off the ground and attach a short least to it so your dog can't get tangled up but has room to move.

Answer 2

Ever thought about a leash?

Your dog wants to be with you. What good is a dog that isn't with you?

Spend some time. Train him with basic obedience skills. Then put him on a leash and bring him with you. He'll be happier, you'll be happier. Everyone wins.

Shock collars are ceratinly painful, and some would say cruel. They can burn your dog as well. The worst part is that pits have strong aggressive drives. If he wants to cross a shock wire to chase something, he may become so pumped with adreniline he won't even notice when he crosses it. Then when he wants to come back home, he'll be shocked and without the adreniline, will give up before getting home. Now you really have trouble. You want your dog to run away because when he wants to come home he can't? Bad idea.

The corkscrew chain things are very easy for the dog to unscrew from your yard. They are worthless.

Best idea is a leash. Second best is a fence.

Answer 3

I recently looked into the Invisible Fence brand of invisible fences. They are very expensive, but their have a 98% guarantee to keep your dog in your yard. They do not shock the dog, but give them a vibration, kind of like the kind on your cell phone, that gets stronger as they get closer to crossing the fence area (so it is more of an annoyance to the dog). They say that what makes their product so effective is the training that they do with your dog. They seemed to know their stuff, but we will purchase a invisible fence that we can install.

Answer 4

Do glad you asked, because I do have an underground invisible fence for my two dogs. One is a pit mix, and I can save you a little money by telling you to right off by your pit the stubborn dog collar. http://www.jackspetfences.com/ecom/sp/cat=stubborn

we started with the regular one, and our dog would gladly run through the little shock to get out. With this turbo one, she won't dare. It keeps going even after they leave, so a few times and they get the idea.
Keep in mind that it does take about a week or two of training with these systems. However, I think they are well worth it. Nothing tempts our pit mix to cross the border now! She knows where it is now, and she gets a little beep that tells her she is near.
We trained her to know that if we put her on the leash and take the collar off and tell her "it's okay" she can cross that area.
Good luck!

Answer 5

My neighbor has one of those burried electric fence things for his two dogs, and it seems to work great. The dogs yelp when they get too close, but then after that quick shock, they seem just as happy as they did before. One thing: those dogs are jack russel terriers. I have heard that some breeds don't really feel those electric fences, or that the shock isn't enough to stop them if they are really motivated (like English Bull Mastiff's.) You'd have to check with the manufacturer to find out how affective they might be on a pit bull.

Answer 6

the only problem with the underground fence is that you never know when the batteries for the collar are dead. we used an electric fence called fido shock. it only took a couple of times for my dogs to get shocked to get the message. when he quits trying to jump the fence, you could turn the fence off and just leave up the wires and poles. it's easy to set up and costs about $100. i found mine at a farm and ranch feed store but you can also get them at pet supply shops (pets mart, petco). if the barking and whining bother you could try a bark collar. there are a couple of different kinds on the market. some spray when they bark others shock all depends on what you feel comfortable with. just remember that if it was cruel they couldn't sell it at stores. good luck hope this helps!

Answer 7

The best gadget? A fence. A traditional chainlink fence.

Around here, a six foot high fence is required for owners of pits. Privacy fences work well, too.

Answer 8

ummm i have a pit bull too and i know what you mean when you say its for his safety, theyll automaticly kill him if they catch him.
i would say to get one of those heavy duty cable cords , then a fence around that, and a under ground ones for the front of the house, yea they do shock but after awhile your dog will learn i cant go past so and so or i will get shocked. you can put the fences in concrete too im pretty sure..

Answer 9

I have an electric fence for my dog- very safe and effective. It beeps when the dog gets close to the line, and this deters my dog completely. However, if they cross the line they get a zap- nothing serious or very painful (I have tested the shock it gives myself) but it instantly corrects them and keeps them safe. They wear a collar when they are out, so only animals with a collar on get a shock. I highly recommend getting a system.

Answer 10

So if he always wants to be with you so bad, why is it so hard to teach him to stay with you and come when called?The easy and less time-consuming fix would be a fence of course...but why not actually spend time with him one-on-one and train him? Did you get a dog so you can tie him in the yard or spend time with him??