John4455 0 #1 March 1, 2006 My dog has determined that it is worth a little shock to go play with the neigbors dog next door. It seems to be working and it is turned all the way up. Has anybody had this happen? How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #2 March 1, 2006 Oh my gosh...NO! There's even a guy here where I live that put a big sticker on his very nice SUV that says "Don't Be Invisi-Fence. Ask me why" He lost his dog after he was guaranteed. Our neighbor's very sweet dog always gets out and she tried the invisible fence, too. After one week, she got her money back. We had fun, though, playing with the collar I have NEVER heard a positive experience with any of the invisible fences. I'll leave it at that (and bite my tongue about how awful I think it is, anyways, regardless if it works or not) Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psw097 0 #3 March 1, 2006 I put in a Radio Fence for my dogs 6 years ago. Its not just a plug it in and the dogs will stay put sort of contraption. It takes significant time and effort training the dog (and owner). When my older dog was a puppy he was determined to do as he pleased. Boogie's a 100lbs black lab, when growing up was really battling for the alpha male slot. He'd stand right on the fence line getting shocked as if to say f^&k-off. So, I got a bigger collar, then put both collars on him. The 2 collars learn'd him gud - well, and him growing up a bit. When I got the second dog I walked him around the perimeter, let him get zapped a couple times and he was having none of that - took about 2 days to train him, he'd a lot less head-strong. They are both well trained on it - but I have to remember to put collars the collars on them. They are smart enough to know that if the collar isn't there they can go play with the neighbors dogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 March 1, 2006 I have seen one work quickly for an old man that couldn't have a dog without one, but i think it's like baby sitting a kid with a vcr. It's weird to see dogs in driveways that inch their noses out as far as they can.Dog : "Where is that line again ?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #5 March 1, 2006 my parents got one when the dog kept going over to the swam in the woods and coming back covered innasy mud..... and some how it fell off one day and my dad picked it up and didn't hear the beeping, he got the shock of his life and it was only on the number 2 setting for training, it goes to 5 and it is the small breed model.. i wouldn't want a large breed model and it to be on number 5...... but i guess if they really want to get out than not even a regular fence is gfona stop em.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #6 March 1, 2006 I had three beagles who are known for their 'wander lust.' I had a four-foot chain link fence that they laughed at. I installed an Invisible Fence in addition to it. That worked for two of them. The third had to have a collar with double the shock prongs, no delay, and turned up to the highest shock possible. She ignored the shock and climbed the fence anyway. Her neck would be oozing and raw. I ended up having to stake her in the backyard. After a year, she broke the stake. By then, she decided to respect the shock collar. Many times I thought I would have to put her down because of it. She was a rescue beagle who was considered unadoptable because she had a seizure disorder that required two custom prescription medicines twice a day. The rescue organization was going to put her down if I didn't adopt her. The collar sounds cruel, but it was preferable to the alternative. She was the smartest dog I have ever owned. She taught the other two how to get into trouble.What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #7 March 1, 2006 i briefly thought of getting one for our two Boxers, but the following made me reconsider. Our larger boxer, Daisy 84lbs, is extremely "head strong." One night a person comes to the door, Daisy could not indentify due to the fact that this guy is wearing a sweatshirt with a hood. We had glass windows on either side of the front door. Daisy goes into protect mood, barking, growling, the works. Then as Jenni is trying to see who it is, Daisy, takes several steps backwards, lowers her head, and rams the window, breaking it, trying to get to the guy at the door. Turns out the dude at the door was the ex-boyfriend, who we and she get along with just fine. So i dont think a little zap will stop her. I have a double fence set up now. all this from the doggie in the pic. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 March 2, 2006 Quote So i dont think a little zap will stop her oh my dad can tell ya, it's more than a "little" zap!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 March 2, 2006 Too funny My black lab hung himself trying to get to a neighbor's dog in heat...dogs will do anything for a little action _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #10 March 2, 2006 Quotedogs will do anything for a little action hey i take offence to that... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
