What kind of invisible underground electric fence is best for a full grown Alaskan Malamute?

Question

He is 7 years old and really needs to roam around. I have a massive yard but don't want to put up a fence around the whole yard. If there is no fence available, what is best?

So, now I know not to use an electric fence. Isn't the dog to old for obedience training? What would the best thing for him be? He loves our family very much, and we love him to pieces,but we are very busy and almost never home.

Answer 1

Malamutes love to dig I mean love it....as you may have already discovered over they years, lol! Malamutes dig for food when required, and digging is now a common way in which Malamutes deal with boredom. It is not uncommon to see a Malamute digging madly in pursuit of a mouse, mole, or gopher. Malamutes may also dig to escape a fenced yard, and have been known to dig escape tunnels underneath houses. This tendency to dig can be particularly frustrating to owners who maintain yards or gardens.
So I would recommend a fence that is installed way underground. An invisible fence would be great idea. This brand I posted a link to below has the design with you in mind, seeing that no fence is actually visible. You can call them and make an appt., they come to your house and make a consolation, and come back and install it if you want to. Its a great deal. I hope I was able to help you. Good Luck! :)

Answer 2

None.

I've seen dogs become aggressive from being surprised by invisible fences.

I've seen dogs run out of the invisible fence and get shocked while running, then be afraid to run back in.

I've seen dogs who learn to tolerate the shock leaving the yard to get to where they want to go, but who won't come back in past the line of IF.

I've seen dogs who were so terrified of the IF that they won't leave the porch or refuse to go outside.

I've seen unleashed dogs torment dogs inside IF's because those dogs aren't wearing their collars and can come and go at will- the dog inside the fence is the only one who gets shocked by going over the fence line.

They're all around a really bad idea for everyone but the people who sell IFs.

Answer 3

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 4

for a mal??? underground electric fence is not going to work... also remember,, they don't just miraculously work,, you need to train your dog how to use the electric fence... why not try obedience training and then long walks around the property with YOU... then maybe tie him out for an hour or so on a long run... dogs do no NEED to roam

Answer 5

Obedience training isn't going to keep him in the yard. I think you will have to opt for that fence or find a dog sitter.

Answer 6

Malamute...born to run... underground fencing may not work when the dog is determained to run, the shock of the fence will not deter it..once past that obsticle......

Answer 7

Good question- We trained my 1yo Pitbull mix iPup to stay off the couch in just 8 days. Just like that. I just had to use the Dog discipline magic system -if interested search google.

Answer 8

any of them or large breed will work.