[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: invisibable fence
- From: grnram415@xxxxxxx
- To: gsdlady28@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:25:44 -0400
Maggie,
I don't disagree with what you are saying. However, the original poster
already has a 4ft fence that is no challenge to the dog. So,
1. Keeping things out, is not an issue. Kids climbing fences and getting
zapped is an issue.
2. The collar stays on whenever you are not there to supervise the dog. (Good
idea to make sure the clasp is plastic and will break if dog gets hung up on a
fence.)
3. Repitition is the best teacher. They get zapped enough times, they won't
test it anymore. However, if dog is that smart, and yes some are, make sure to
schedule a routine battery change.
4. Again, there is already a physical fence in place, running out to a road to
chase a squirrel and get hit by a car, is not the problem here. Getting zapped
a few times will surely damper the interest in climbing a fence to play. Play
drive and prey drive are very different things.
So, this may well work for this situation. It was an option based on what the
poster wrote about this dog. Not a solution for every dog and every situation.
Laura
-----Original Message-----
From: gsdlady28@xxxxxxx
To: grnram415@xxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: invisibable fence
From my experience with inv fencing, it is ok for teaching boundries, and may
work on some smaller (or dumber) dogs, but
1. Does not keep other dogs/kids/cats/etc out
2. As with the shock collars, the dogs learn that it is the collar and again as
soon as it is off so are they
3. They also figure out that it gets weaker as the batteries wear down and act
accordingly
4. All it takes is something really good to chase and get some momentum built
up, like a cat or squirrel or other dog, and they are past the "invisible line"
before they realize it, (and then cant get back in without getting zapped by
the way!) effectively ruining any training they learned, as now they know it
only hurts for a second, so while they may still respect it for the most part,
the next time they see something worth it, they will not hesitate to go after
it and cross the line.
Maggie Marshall
Aeval German Shepherds
http://hometown.aol.com/gsdlady28/index.html
Website Updated 03/21/2007
Subject: Re: Fence climbers, poop, vets, rescue dogs & Bad
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:52:17 -0400
From: grnram415@xxxxxxx
How about the invisible fencing. My Dad has used it for years. No wires for
unsuspecting kids to touch and the only one that gets the jolt is the dog
wearing the collar. Just a thought.
Laura Thomas
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