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BAGLADY-SHOEFLY · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:12 PM

I am wondering if this is a good alternative to the tie out for someone with out a fence? Is it safe? Does it hurt the pup? Is it effective/ easy to use?Can you tell me your experience and your pets reaction to it? pros/cons? TIA
We just got our little girl Jazzmine (Jazz for short) and I want her to be able to run around in the yard with out the leash. This

is Jazz with my son Jaydon.

zoesma · Oct 31st, 2009, 04:14 PM

i had an electric fence for my GSD beauty when we had 2 acres of land....she did great with it and caught on within a day.....but she also knew when the battery was dead and would get off the property...lol....she is too smart....i didnt love the fact of a shock type collar but it was my only option with her....better than her getting hit by a car....a tie out has its own risks of entanglement for the dog....that being said i NEVER leave my dog outside when i am not home.....your boxer baby is so cute!!! i had one for 10 years and they are the BEST dogs....i will be getting another one for sure in a few years....she is too young do do the fence right now ...you will have to wait until she is probably a year old....if you dont have a fenced yard it may be your only option....

boxermom · Nov 1st, 2009, 11:02 AM

In one neighborhood we couldn't have a fence so we had the invisible fence installed. The training they provide and the owner follows up with takes a little time for several weeks. Some people just put the collar on and expect the dog to understand.

It worked beautifully with our boxer, who was an older rescue female. She never left the yard after we completed training. Also, we did not leave her unattended outside. There was too much traffic, kids and other dogs to take any chances.

I was told that boxers respond well to the invisible fence concept.

Jill · Nov 1st, 2009, 11:04 AM

I have had the IF system for 13 years..I have 2 acres and its AWESOME for BOTH my dogs.They have their own freedom this way..and i only do it to my BACKYARD...so they have LOTS of runspace

aklein · Nov 1st, 2009, 11:30 AM

I have heard stories of some dogs running through electric fences. I've also heard of companies closing down and people being SOL when they needed maintenance. So I guess, do your reasearch when it comes to the company.

RWolfeOH · Nov 1st, 2009, 04:37 PM

We bought the system that Petsmart sells in their stores... my DH installed it. We've had it about 2 years and it's been amazing. We have 2 Golden Retrievers that were trained within one day and have never run through it. We live out in the country and have 3 acres, so this was really the only alternative to give our dogs alot of space to run.
I highly recommend getting an electric fence!!!

Sharkbait · Nov 1st, 2009, 09:37 PM

I've heard mixed reviews. Some love it, but if you have a dog with a high prey drive, like me, they are useless and dangerous and no amount of training can change pure prey drive. Dogs with big-time drive can run through them easily, then refuse to come back through them to the house. But that's just our breed characteristics.

Looks like you have a Boxer? It's probably be great for those!

skyqueen · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM

I have an electric fence, 2.5 acre range, that I've used for years with 5 little dogs. Just make sure the company trains the dog at the time of the installation. The trainer will post tiny flags so the dog will know their range. Also if you live in an area with coyote, fox etc. don't let the dog out after dusk unless you are with them. Maybe having a Boxer won't be a problem...big enough to defend themselves. I have horses which keep the pretators at bay.

zoesma · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM

i also wanted to add that my fence was a wireless system...you dont have to install it....you just set the range and it works wirelessly around the perimeter....we love it

lisarx8 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 03:47 PM

Of course it hurts and you also have the risk of the collar malfunctioning. Also they probably won't want to recross the fence perimeter and get zapped again, so they're essentially locked out. I'd definitely consider other methods of containment before trying this one.

BlueKat · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:41 AM

We have an electric fence, even though our property is fenced (we have about an acre). I think the system is great. Our newest four-legged baby (pictured below), is very skilled at jumping fences and would often jump our property fence to visit with the neighbors. The good thing is he never wandered off, and would always jump right back into our yard when he was done visiting. We had reservations about the electric fence at first, but felt installing it was necessary to avoid angry neighbors and dog fights. I felt very bad when he got zapped the first couple times. However, he quickly learned the signals (initial buzzing, and zapping when he got right up to the fence). Now he is trained to the point where he will stay back within 5 feet of the fence even without his collar.

Voodoo · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:27 AM

We have an electric fence to keep Duke in our back yard. We had to have it because that animal can dig an escape tunnel so fast it's shocking. We've had very good luck with it....we installed it and with the exception of changing the battery on his collar one time in the last 3 years we've been maintenance free. And it does keep him in the yard. He learned right away that the little beeping sound on the collar meant he was too close to the fence.

Since you don't have a fence it will certainly keep your beautiful baby Boxer girl in but it won't keep other animals out so while she's little you may want to keep that in mind and keep an eye on her when she's outside alone.

Firefly32 · Nov 4th, 2009, 08:07 PM

I have a wireless system petsafe and so does our neighbor too and it works great. It was really easy to train both of my puggles and the doggie next door is a mixed lab and she learned in two days. It does shock if they go through it but once a dog experiences one shock we found they didn't want to go near the fence. We have had ours for almost two years and they don't go through the fence nor do we have the flags up anymore either so they are really smart about knowing where they can and can't go, plus if they do get to close the colloar will beep alerting them.

Another great thing is its portable too if you want to go out to the park or go camping bring the furbabies and they have a fence he he

The only thing I don't like is the batteries not knowing when to replace them, but they can be tested.

BAGLADY-SHOEFLY · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks for all the great info! I think once she is a little older this will be the way to go. We may be able to get a fence in the spring/summer but she has already shown her digging skills! Thanks again all!

Oct 31st, 2009, 04:14 PM	#2
zoesma Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: new york Posts: 1,191	i had an electric fence for my GSD beauty when we had 2 acres of land....she did great with it and caught on within a day.....but she also knew when the battery was dead and would get off the property...lol....she is too smart....i didnt love the fact of a shock type collar but it was my only option with her....better than her getting hit by a car....a tie out has its own risks of entanglement for the dog....that being said i NEVER leave my dog outside when i am not home.....your boxer baby is so cute!!! i had one for 10 years and they are the BEST dogs....i will be getting another one for sure in a few years....she is too young do do the fence right now ...you will have to wait until she is probably a year old....if you dont have a fenced yard it may be your only option....
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Nov 1st, 2009, 11:04 AM	#4
Jill MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 27,938	I have had the IF system for 13 years..I have 2 acres and its AWESOME for BOTH my dogs.They have their own freedom this way..and i only do it to my BACKYARD...so they have LOTS of runspace
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM	#8
skyqueen Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,214	I have an electric fence, 2.5 acre range, that I've used for years with 5 little dogs. Just make sure the company trains the dog at the time of the installation. The trainer will post tiny flags so the dog will know their range. Also if you live in an area with coyote, fox etc. don't let the dog out after dusk unless you are with them. Maybe having a Boxer won't be a problem...big enough to defend themselves. I have horses which keep the pretators at bay.
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM	#9
zoesma Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: new york Posts: 1,191	i also wanted to add that my fence was a wireless system...you dont have to install it....you just set the range and it works wirelessly around the perimeter....we love it
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 03:47 PM	#10
lisarx8 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 22	Of course it hurts and you also have the risk of the collar malfunctioning. Also they probably won't want to recross the fence perimeter and get zapped again, so they're essentially locked out. I'd definitely consider other methods of containment before trying this one.
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Nov 1st, 2009, 11:02 AM	#3
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,700	In one neighborhood we couldn't have a fence so we had the invisible fence installed. The training they provide and the owner follows up with takes a little time for several weeks. Some people just put the collar on and expect the dog to understand. It worked beautifully with our boxer, who was an older rescue female. She never left the yard after we completed training. Also, we did not leave her unattended outside. There was too much traffic, kids and other dogs to take any chances. I was told that boxers respond well to the invisible fence concept.

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:30 AM	#5
aklein Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,476	I have heard stories of some dogs running through electric fences. I've also heard of companies closing down and people being SOL when they needed maintenance. So I guess, do your reasearch when it comes to the company.

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:37 PM	#6
RWolfeOH Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: O-H-I-O Posts: 807	We bought the system that Petsmart sells in their stores... my DH installed it. We've had it about 2 years and it's been amazing. We have 2 Golden Retrievers that were trained within one day and have never run through it. We live out in the country and have 3 acres, so this was really the only alternative to give our dogs alot of space to run. I highly recommend getting an electric fence!!!

Nov 1st, 2009, 09:37 PM	#7
Sharkbait Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 871	I've heard mixed reviews. Some love it, but if you have a dog with a high prey drive, like me, they are useless and dangerous and no amount of training can change pure prey drive. Dogs with big-time drive can run through them easily, then refuse to come back through them to the house. But that's just our breed characteristics. Looks like you have a Boxer? It's probably be great for those!

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#12
Voodoo Total Tano-itis Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Hockey-gasm Posts: 16,018	We have an electric fence to keep Duke in our back yard. We had to have it because that animal can dig an escape tunnel so fast it's shocking. We've had very good luck with it....we installed it and with the exception of changing the battery on his collar one time in the last 3 years we've been maintenance free. And it does keep him in the yard. He learned right away that the little beeping sound on the collar meant he was too close to the fence. Since you don't have a fence it will certainly keep your beautiful baby Boxer girl in but it won't keep other animals out so while she's little you may want to keep that in mind and keep an eye on her when she's outside alone.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#13
Firefly32 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,570	I have a wireless system petsafe and so does our neighbor too and it works great. It was really easy to train both of my puggles and the doggie next door is a mixed lab and she learned in two days. It does shock if they go through it but once a dog experiences one shock we found they didn't want to go near the fence. We have had ours for almost two years and they don't go through the fence nor do we have the flags up anymore either so they are really smart about knowing where they can and can't go, plus if they do get to close the colloar will beep alerting them. Another great thing is its portable too if you want to go out to the park or go camping bring the furbabies and they have a fence he he The only thing I don't like is the batteries not knowing when to replace them, but they can be tested.

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#14
BAGLADY-SHOEFLY OP What a smile! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: where ever the sales are Posts: 284	Thanks for all the great info! I think once she is a little older this will be the way to go. We may be able to get a fence in the spring/summer but she has already shown her digging skills! Thanks again all!
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