How effective and kind are these electronic fences for dogs?

Answer 1

We had Invisible Fence at our last house and it worked ok. It worked better on my Rott/Dalmation mix than it did on my Rott/Shepard mix. High strung dogs (like Jack Russels) and wolf mix/breeds don't really get affected, so it's worthless if you have those type dogs. That was what the technician told us, anyway. I know my Rott/Shep mix could sit in the stream and just let it shock her when she was being stubborn. We recently moved to a subdivision and I just know there's too much temptation that she'd break through constantly so we got a normal fence.
Hubby accidently shocked himself once with the dog collar and he said it was like getting a shock from an electrical outlet. That will depend on how high you have to set it after getting it installed. There's several settings and you may have to play with them to find the proper one.

I would get it again if we moved somewhere there wasn't so many people jogging, walking their dogs, kids riding bikes, etc... My dogs just love people and want to go play with everyone they see, haha.

Answer 2

I think that they are probably highly effective but - kind?

I don't see anything kind in giving a dog an electric shock for attempting to cross an invisible barrier.

If you were out walking in a park or in the country and without any warning you felt incredible pain and realised you had been electrocuted - would you consider that kind?

And would you know which direction you should go in to avoid another shock? How many shocks would it take you to realise where the barrier was and how far it extended? How is a dog to understand this any better?

Dogs have been known to bolt through the 'fence' after being shocked and they have been traumatised by the experience.

There must be other better ways of keeping a dog safe and secure on your own property.

Answer 3

It depends on the dog, but I would say it's a bad idea. Once the dog gets out, it won't return to the yard area for fear of being zapped again. This means if another animal comes into your yard and attacks your dog, it may run off and be afraid to return. They also do not protect your dog from being stolen, or anyone trespassing on your property. There are too many variables that may stop them working, such as dead batteries, gopher damage to the wiring, slipped receiver collars....just go with the old fashioned fence, it's worth it for the peace of mind!

Answer 4

The efficacy of the fence truly depends on your dog. My Bichon respects the radio collar/ fence boundaries, my rat terrier and border collie do not.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, the fence does not keep anything out... other dogs, skunks, anyone wanting to take or tease your dog, etc., etc.
Personally I use a combo deal.. a regular fence with the radio collar shock fence around it to keep the friggin terrier from digging his way out every few weeks, lol!
Blessings- dd

Answer 5

they are efficient but there not kind to any dog, look at it this way if someone gave you a electric shock you wouldn't like it ,so why should your dog,better to put just a very high fence without the electric supply

Answer 6

Effective probably, kind certainly not. How would you like it if you were shocked every time you wanted to go out of your yard!???

Answer 7

if the dog is smart, he will only get himself zapped once... Before getting one though, make sure your dog has a strong heart!

Answer 8

ALL are uttrely USELESS & EXPENSIVE *&* DANGEROUS *CRAP*!!!

Use a REAL FENCE!!!!!!