Those underground dog fences???

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Here is the situation:  I have three Newfs.  They have a 1/4 acre fenced in area that they have free access to.  We also spend a lot of time in the woods with them at OUR discretion.  We also have another acre of yard that we are out in a lot and doing thing in and would like to be able to have the dogs with us, but without having to keep a constant eye on them or put them back in the "dog yard".  So, I am thinking about one of the underground fence systems for that purpose.  The collars would only be on them when we wanted them out with us, and it would not be used for them to be unattended in that area.  

Has anyone had ANY experience with these systems??  I am not looking to get the Invisible Fence people out to do it since it would be around $1,800 for them to do it, and it will not be for containing the dogs when they are alone.

So if anyone has any knowledge of these, I would like to know.  

**Don't need the crap about how these are bad and other dogs can get in and your dog can't defend itself and all that.  Like I said, we would NOT be leaving them out alone.  EVER.

J · Accepted Answer

I did use one at my old house. I was not happy with it, it never worked properly and the range of where she could go would change for no reason. I didn't leave her alone outside either b/c there was also a fenced portion of the yard. It would either be too weak and she would go right through or too strong and would get her when she was walking around the fenced yard where she was allowed. I gave up on it after a few weeks of headaches.

janene · Answer

Here is a comparison 1. Wireless Dog Fence A. Completely useless as dogs can go through them and other animals can also come in 2. Underground Dog Fence A. Completely useless as dogs can go through them and other animals can also come in I find REAL fences work very well.

The Liberal Mutt · Answer

One of my friends has an underground fence, it works very well. The dogs never run off, except for the 1 year old dog, but he's in need of some training anyway, and he only runs if he sees a turkey or a rabbit (they have both running around on their property [rabbits & turkeys]).

I thought you had 4 Newfs? I must be mistaken.
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Oh, I didn't know that. I'm sorry.

lynnet bielech michaels · Answer

were here we just put stock  sade fencing    up its quite a lot of moo-la  the-best thing we-have come across is we have a tv both in the    kitchen  and 1 right-here 4 me 2 see we have video  surveillance camera  set up out side  and    we       just     turn   both  tvs on and can  see every things  that-going   on it even   picks up   when there   barking  collar that's on them  2   date the cameras the-only thing we both use in  door  and-out side we just place the camera part any   place in the-yard so   we    have    total  view     of    the  back  yard   in    ground-only works   4 a short  time cause after    a  while They do  get used 2 being   zapped by the collar that they have 2 wear     and   batteries  need 2 be   changed often as well  as   the-collars  have 2 be removed    when they  come in the-house u  can  get a hold-of me here ya yahooo messenger-or via e mail  @momtimes four @yahoo.com   i   cant give the nameofthesrtore outonmessenger cause rules have 2 be followed  hope 2 hear from  u  soon then can tell u  where  u can get the cameras as well   as the reciver 

thank u lynnet   hope 2 hear from  u

sciencechick · Answer

I think some people have used them with success you just need to realize what they are. I have not personally used them, but I think they could potentially be a useful tool when used properly. They are not restraints, they are training tools. The people that have problems expect the dog to just stop at the shock. They give you flags in the kits for a reason- you need to teach the dog that the boundary is there and that the shock lets them know to stop. It is just supposed to be a cue, not something painful that will automatically make them stop.

If they are already well trained, I don't know that this will stop them if they are hunting. It may be enough, but you may still find that it isn't enough. Like I said, from my understanding it isn't a restraint.

Anonymous · Answer

I think in these circumstances, like with you supervising the dogs when they are outside, they work fine.  From what I've seen of your posts, your dogs are well trained and will listen to you should it fail and you call them.

My husband and I talked about doing the same thing, and probably will if we get an acre of land like we are kind of hoping for in the next couple years.

Edit: Don't tell the dog food police that.  They'll blame the food you feed your dogs.

Sorry for your loss.  Losing a dog really hurts bad.  But your dog is in that Dog Park in the sky getting all the treats he wants

Mary L · Answer

I have a Beagle and an Innotek system at my home. It works great! He learned very quickly where he needs to stay. The system we have came with a book and a DVD to help you in training the dog. It was very helpful! I was nervous about it at first, but it has been great. He loves going outside now because he can roam and not be tied up on a lead. I would do it. It was a great investment for our family!

•Poppy• · Answer

If you are out there with them anyway, I don't see why it would hurt as an extra precaution.

In my experience (and through what I have heard) dogs have been known to leave the area anyway, and then not be able to get back in.

When I had one, my dogs stayed in the yard; but then, they didn't really *leave* the yard anyway; my parents just liked the idea of extra "security" when it came to them.

Since you're out there; I'd say why not?

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