I am considering an electric / invisible fence to confine my Jack Russel to my yard approx (3/4 acre in quiet suburb with no busy traffic). I have been researching various brands and reviews but am getting conflicting evidence for and against. Any experiences you can share or advice you can give would be much apprecitated. My JRT is just a pup but likely to be pretty strong willed. I want to confident before installing an invisible fence to ensure her safety.....thanks....
2006-12-06 07:50:36 · 10 answers · asked by scotty 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am considering an electric / invisible fence to confine my Jack Russel to my yard approx (3/4 acre in quiet suburb with no busy traffic). I have been researching various brands and reviews but am getting conflicting evidence for and against. Any experiences you can share or advice you can give would be much apprecitated. My JRT is just a pup but likely to be pretty strong willed. I want to confident before installing an invisible fence to ensure her safety.....thanks....
Thanks for the answers so far...more against than for. My dogs safety is the most important issue. I had hoped for a more positive feedback as local ordinances only permit small fenced areas (basically a pen /big cage!)
2006-12-06 08:12:49 · update #1
I'd skip the invisible and get a real fence instead.
Invisible have the folowing drawbacks,
Your pet is still vulnerable to other animals (dogs etc.) A real fence will keep your dog in, and others out.
Some dogs are known to run through these fences. Yeah they get shocked on the way through, but sometimes what's on the other side is worth it for them. However, its often not worth returning to their yard to recieve another shock.
I've heard of dogs who will try to run through a fence, and get stuck in the "shock zone". Once there they are to frightened by the shocks to move out of the zone. In fact my uncle's dog was one of these. He got a call at work one day that his dog had been in the woods for at least an hour yelping. When he got home the dog was in the shock zone, and to scared to move an inch.
I've also heard of severe burns resulting from these collars.
I've also seen previously happy, friendly dogs, turn into freaked out wrecks by these. They get so fearful of being shocked they become really skittish, and the possibility of developing a fear biter is pretty good when that happens.
I just don't trust these systems, there are to many risks, and to many possible ways for them to malfunction and hurt your pet.
2006-12-06 08:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not trust this electric fence. As a matter of fact it is hard to trust any fence when it comes to a Jack Russell, I have one and he stays in the house or he goes out side in my fenced yard, but only if I am watching him. Jack Russells can dig under fences, climb fences. Watch your dog. They are good at getting out.
2006-12-06 08:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric fences may be affective but jack russells do what they want when they want. My JR is really a good dog and obeys but if she sees a squirrell she goes after it. I don't like electric fences and think they are somewhat inhumane. My dog stays inside and we have a large yard for her to run in. I crate trained her inside. If you put up a six foot fence they will find a way around it, below it, or above it. JR's are extremely smart.
2006-12-06 08:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just put one in a month ago for our Brittany (a hunting breed). So far she stays well away from the boundry and the beep will stop her quick. She has even stopped at seeing the neighbor and her dogs. We don't leave Katie out for long periods or if no one is home, but it has been a huge help with giving her an outlet for her energy and being able to run. It took two weeks to train her on it and you need to be familiar with the training process. I think it is a good alternative if you can't install a fence. Oh, get one with variable settings and a training mode! Good luck.
2006-12-06 08:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our neighbor has an electric fence for their dog (pug/boxer mix)....didn't take long at all for the dog to learn the boundries.....but....the forgot to plug it in one day, and the dog nearly got hit by a car. I have a 7 month old JRT....she goes on a chain when she goes out......she knows no limits....will push her luck every time...I don't know that I would trust an electric fence with her. Once they past the initial shock of that fench...they are gone! I truely believe mine would make a run for it!
Just a quick note: JRT are hunting dogs...they are used mostly for such things as chasing a rabbit out of a hole. THEY DIG!! Instinctively they would dig under a fence!
2006-12-06 07:56:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 5 yrs ago my brother had one with 2 JRT's and it didnt work. they ran right through it. The invisible fence has changed and they make it work for your dog. As well as they do training before they put the fence in. To see if it will work, plus the have a 1 year money back gaurantee too. I'd suggest paying the extra money for invisible fence for the training and customer service.
2006-12-06 07:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We got our Invisafence... for our two golden pups and the company comes to install and then comes back twice to help train you dog... Along with that comes free replacement collars and we have absolutely had 0 problems..... The dogs respect the fence... and have NEVER gone through... and they have tested it.... but the warning "beep" makes then turn tail 'cause they know the shock is next!! We have 3 acres fenced in on a 65 mile per hour road so we didn't want to take any chances.... LOVE IT!!!
2006-12-06 07:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for It!
I have dalmations and they jump 4" fences to greet other dogs and people. Damn nuisance to have them harrass other dogs in the street. So I invested in the invisible fence and 2 collars.
Absolutely wonderful! they dont go within 6 feet of the fence anymore. I have 1 acre and put a wire around the whole property. I have no wandering dogs and they remain within the boundary.
It cost $AUD500 but was worth every cent of it to know my dogs are safely inside away from thieves, dogfights and traffic
I bougfht the Petsafe brand and am very happy with it.
Dennis
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2006-12-06 15:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Russel Electric
2017-02-28 05:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by tunick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are usually eager to learn, and the key to success is good communication. Your dog needs to understand how you’d like her to behave and why it’s in her best interest to comply with your wishes.
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2015-02-21 16:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋