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Kay Stacey
 Aug 29, 06 - 10:11 AM |
Dog Fencing
We live in North Arlington and have a six month old Wheaten Terrier names Molly. We are looking at options for reasonably priced fencing in our back yard so Molly will have a space to romp around in. It's not a huge area but it's terraced upward to would be a challenge to install. Does anyone have any recommendations for anybody other than the high profile fencing companies to install doggie fencing? Any one know any handyman who's done something like that for them to recommend? We're also looking at the electronic fencing and want to know if anyone has any experience or comments about that. Appreciate any comments or suggestions. |
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Connie Myers
Sep 26th, 2006 - 12:36 PM |
Re: Dog Fencing
Unfortunately I can't help with a fencing contractor/handyman as my house was already fenced when I bought it. I would strongly urge you to NOT consider electronic fencing, however. Too many dogs have been injured by electrical shorts in their collars, battery goes low and the dog gets out anyway, it does not prevent bigger dogs from getting in and attacking your dog. Also in training your dog where the borders of the property are, he can learn the wrong things - like if he see a child on a tricycle or someone pushing a baby carriage, he runs up to greet them, gets zapped - and learns that children or baby carriages are bad and has a negative association with them. I'm sure you want your sweet Molly to stay happy like typical Wheatens and not develop a fear or aggression. Hope this helps. |
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Betsy
May 29th, 2007 - 9:43 AM |
Re: Dog Fencing
We got an invisible fence for our American Hairless Terrier. We didn't feel that containing our terrier with a conventional fence would be enough- terriers love to dig, and are inquisitive- that means a fence is a temporary obstacle. Although we went with professional installation and training, the DIY kits are good enough, given that you're better than us at training your pooch. We LOVE our invisible fence, and completely trust it. Our pup (now 8 1/2 months old) won't venture past the safe area even when he's not wearing his collar. Our friend told us all he has to do when on camping trips is bring the flags from the fence, and his two dogs won't venture past them- instant fence wherever you go! Look into it, and do some research, but we've been absolutely thrilled with our results so far. |
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