Are Invisible Dog fences Good? Do They work?

[critter crazy]

We had a huge section of our fence come down this last snow storm, so wew ere thinking about putting in an Invisable fence system. Does anyone have one, and does it work?

[Suki Wingy]

My neighbors have one for their vizsla and it works.

[Flatcoatluver]

I hate them. My neighbors all have them and they are always getting out of them and then they are to afraid to go back over to the house. Now if you only have them out supervised then I don't find anything wrong with them.

[critter crazy]

I hate them. My neighbors all have them and they are always getting out of them and then they are to afraid to go back over to the house. Now if you only have them out supervised then I don't find anything wrong with them.
They are never out unsupervised as it is, i just want them to be safe, and not fear for them to run to the road. You know what I mean?

The Problem is they are very expensive, especially for two large dogs, so I want to make sure it will do what it is supposed to, before forking out the cash!

[Glacier]

I'd never trust them. They don't work at all for most huskies. The urge to run is too strong. They offer no protection from other animals or people coming in.

My neighbor has one for Daisy. It's useless. She'll take the zap to come over to our place. She's much less likely to take it to go home! She spends 95% of her time at my house.

[crow_noir]

I'd say yes if you have acres upon acres AND are willing to spend the time training the dog.

No if you live on a small plot and/or plan on just slapping it on the dog.


We had a huge section of our fence come down this last snow storm, so wew ere thinking about putting in an Invisable fence system. Does anyone have one, and does it work?

[critter crazy]

I'd say yes if you have acres upon acres AND are willing to spend the time training the dog.

No if you live on a small plot and/or plan on just slapping it on the dog.
we have 13 acres, but how does the size matter?

[mrspunkysmom]

A former neighbor has one for his large yellow lab and it works for him. He lives on a small lot and the fence encompasses a small area. Like you he didn't want the dog to run into the road.

Buddy stays away from the fence and knows his limits. I suspect a lot of it depends on the dogs training and relationship with his/her master.

My neighbor bought the insurance policy with it (not too expensive) and it was needed. Power surge took out the control box and it only cost 5 dollars as opposed to the 300 the box cost.

Good luck with your fence.

Anne

[IRescue452]

Our neighbors had one, and I think they left it when they moved. They're yellow lab took a shock to chase a squirrel or whatever. It didn't go back to the yard though. Sometimes it had spots that weren't working. Definately get insurance on it because they had their power box for it replaced a few times and the line replaced once or twice.

[crow_noir]

Dogs on small lots often have more of a desire to get out and roam around. It is just instinct to want to explore all day. Unless someone walks their dog for some odd miles almost every day, if it's determined enough it will be willing to get that shock to go see what's out there.

More land means more area to sniff and play on. More to do. Longer space to run and really stretch the legs. If you miss a day or two of walks the dog is a lot less likely to feel the need to go exploring if you have a decent sized property.

(Of course this is all subject to each individual dog's personality. Thiss is just a blanket observation.)


we have 13 acres, but how does the size matter?

[Twisterdog]

I'd never trust them. They don't work at all for most huskies. The urge to run is too strong. They offer no protection from other animals or people coming in.

My neighbor has one for Daisy. It's useless. She'll take the zap to come over to our place. She's much less likely to take it to go home! She spends 95% of her time at my house.

Totally agree.

[crow_noir]

That is one of my strongest arguments against them.


I'd never trust them. They don't work at all for most huskies. The urge to run is too strong. They offer no protection from other animals or people coming in.

My neighbor has one for Daisy. It's useless. She'll take the zap to come over to our place. She's much less likely to take it to go home! She spends 95% of her time at my house.

[Freedom]

WHY would I want to zap my buddy?

Ugh, no, I am totally against them. Find another way.

My cousin has one for her cocker spaniel. He regualry chases birds and squirrels across it and then across the street. AND as mentioned above, he won't come back someone has to go get him.

[lute]

No, I don't have one. Nor will I ever. From what I've seen and heard they are not always reliable. Some stubborn breeds can be immune to the mild shock. A secure fence is the best bet!

[mruffruff]

I had one but it really didn't stop my dog. He would gladly take a little jolt if it meant he could chase the squirrels.

I was never happy that other dogs and people could come into my yard at will. I feel MUCH more secure with a real, old fashioned fence. I sorta went overboard and put up a six foot, treated board fence. It's been up 12 years without failing anywhere. My neighbors have thanked me for it, too.

[Pembroke Welsh Corgis love me]

they work great!!! Excipt with hyper dogs they'll get out no matter what

[JuniorxMyxLove]

We got one for Sadie, and it works perfectly! We taught her her limits, she crossed them a few times, and never has. The only thing that would get her out of the yard is when my neighbor's dog, Ginger, would come over and taunt her till she chased after Ginger. But Ginger was hit by a car and killed(:() a few months ago, so we're good.

I don't know about with a big dog, but Sadie is 50 lbs and we have to set it kinda high to get her to stay in. Even when she doesn't have the collar on, she will not do near the line. It's nice knowing that she's not gonna turn up on the side of the road like Ginger.

-Melanie

[SemaviLady]

After the correct training is done and if everything else is kept up, these types of fences still have a very high rate of failure for dogs that have strong drives/motivation to do their jobs or perceived jobs.