I would like to fence in my back yard so my dog does not run away.I am thinking about a invincible fence.
2006-12-26 11:52:39 · 9 answers · asked by anthonyfj8 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
A major con: the power goes out... people in my county lost their wolf hybrids that way. An elderly neighbor backed into a power company pole while they were at work. When they got home, the power was back on but the wolfies were gone. Later a farmer shot them in the field with his cattle who had calves at the time. No one knows if the wolfies were actually quilty of any thing but no one blamed the farmer either. I would never trust that type of fence to protect my dogs. A roving stray can cross right over and attack them. A fence works both ways you know.
2006-12-26 13:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by character 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the major con would be the lawsuit that could result when your dog's wild instincts all of a sudden come to the forefront and he attacks someone.
If I were you, I'd only use these invisible fences for dogs that are rather small that may nip someone but will not maim or kill them.
I think they are entirely inappropriate for a dog that is potentially dangerous, for instance a german shepard, or a pit bull,or one of the many other species that is known to attack people.
It seems like many dog owners underestimate the potential of their dogs. So many of these owners who have dogs that are acting in an aggressive manner will tell another human "oh, he won't harm you, he's a gentle dog." Well a gentle dog will not act in an aggressive manner. Any dog that is acting aggressively has the potential to be aggressive.
You get a 120 lb German Shepard who is charging down a hill at someone he has decided to attack and an invisible fence just isn't going to stop him and you have a liability claim or even a jail sentence. It's not worth the risk.
2006-12-26 13:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by Coach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The invicible fence is convenient for you, but not a good way to take care of a dog. I had a friend who put this invincible fence in her townhouse so the dog couldn't go to particular areas. Personally I wouldn't take care of any thing I loved this way....
2006-12-26 13:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by tafttootsie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My biggest concern is the fact is doesn't keep other animals out of your yard, so if there are stray dogs/cats in your neighborhood- your smaller pets are vulnerable.
Other problem- some dogs bolt after squirrels and such, and will go right through the fence....no matter what. Depends on your dogs disposition I suppose.
2006-12-26 14:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to keep a special collar on your pet so that if he tries to cross the boundary line it shocks the daylights out of him. I don't think it is the most humane way to train a dog .
We adopted a dog from the humane society, They gave us a booklet on training your new pet.
Put a collar and leash on the dog, walk him around the perimeter of the yard that he will be expected to stay in. Do this for several days and when he goes to step out of the boundary line gently tug and say NO! Then take 2 members of the family out and have one walk outside the boundary line and try to coax the dog out of bounds. Each time he tries to go pull on the leash and say no. Keep doing that until he no loner tries to leave his boundary.
Don't forget to praise him when he refuses to cross boundary.
It positively WORKS! It took us about 1 week and that dog would not step out of bounds.
It is much more humane and YOU actually have more control.
2006-12-26 15:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I family I knew used one on their male dog. The dog would tolerate the shock in order to cross out of the yard and roam. When he came back he would sit on the edge of the yard and wait for them to turn off the fence and let him back in.
2006-12-26 12:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pro - keeps the dog from leaving the property without the expense of a fence...
con - battery maintenance for the dog collar every month and service contracts to keep the equipment maintained...
2006-12-26 11:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the pro is you don't have this ugly fence that everybody can see
the con is yea you keep your dog in the fence but all other animals can come in also
2006-12-26 15:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by witcheywoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro - it wont hurt the looks of the yard
Con- Maintenance and you might zap your nuts accidentally if you have something made of pure raw metal in your pocket
2006-12-26 12:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋