How effective is invisible dog fencing?

We are considering invisible fencing for our new dog this summer. Is there a minimum age requirement for the dog? Do these types of fences actually work?|||I have had this type of fencing for almost 4 years now and it keeps my dogs in their area exceptionally well.





I would recomend it highly.|||sometimes (usually) the dog relizes if it goes really fast it only hurts for a secound then it stops and the dog is free thus no they don%26#039;t work|||They do work great with proper training of the dogs. I have a friend who has a big black lab, he used to escape conventional fences all the time...he was Houndini. He moved to a new home and installed the wireless fence and his dogs have yet to escape, even when he let the battery run down...lol. Just a precaution, you will keep your dogs in...but you won%26#039;t keep the wildlife out, so if you have coyote or other predators in the area I would not leave your dog vulnerable and unattended, restricted by the wireless fence. I also recommend that you try the actual %26#039;zap%26#039; level of the collar on yourself (I%26#039;m not kidding...I know this sounds crazy) if you are going to use it on an animal I think it behooves you to know exactly what the zap feels like so you have a complete understanding of how it works.|||It really depends. If the dog is not dense, have thick fur, and overall do what it wants any way, they work fine. If your dog is (mine was) denser than a box of rocks and hard headed to boot they will just walk across the line and look at you. Be forwarned even if it doesn%26#039;t look like it shocks your dog the collars hold a lot of power, not enough to hurt, but enough. :)|||When I checked into this type of fencing for my dog I wasn%26#039;t advised of an age limit but they did tell me that it works better with certain breeds. I have a beagle (known as a stubborn dog) and was advised that he may not adjust to it, would probably just run thru it and keep going. Needless to say we didn%26#039;t pursue it, but I have several friends who use this and it works well with their dogs. It requires a lot of maintenance and diligence on the part of the owner though. If your electricity goes out, it doesn%26#039;t work, if the batteries die in the collar it doesn%26#039;t work, you have to be careful not to accidentally dig up the wire (if you plant a tree, garden, etc.). And from what I was told some dogs absolutely freak out when they get zapped which can be harmful to the dog (have you seen the collar they must wear? - scary!!). Good luck with whatever you choose.|||I wouldn%26#039;t trust my dogs%26#039; safety to one of those. Many dogs figure out that they just have to take the shock and they%26#039;re free. Other problems can arise when the battery in the collar goes flat. Also, it does not protect your dog from other animals or people coming on to your property.





Get a real fence.|||It is much cheaper than a traditional fence. As far as how effective it is, that depends on how well you train the dog once it is installed. There is a training routine you go through after the fence is put in. Have them tell you all of the details about that before yo make a decision. I would no more want to teach my dog to stay in the yard by shocking him than I would want to teach him to sit, stay, etc. by shocking him. Some dogs, no matter how much you work with them, will take the shock and run through. Chances are that they will not take it again to get back in the yard. Also invisible fence doesn%26#039;t protect your dogs from something else getting to them. I had a friend who%26#039;s dog was almost killed by a pit bull because the pit bull could get in the yard but their dog wouldn%26#039;t run out of the yard to get away. Personally I would never use it. It is all about the owners convenience, not the dogs%26#039;.|||My uncle%26#039;s Shih-Zu runs through it about once a week.|||Depends on the dog. Typically, dogs with thick coats don%26#039;t feel the shock enough to be deterred. The fence will tell you the requirements for age and size on the packaging.|||This type of fencing only works on certain breeds. Dogs like greyhounds, whippets, huskies run too fast and are out of range before the fence activates. The packaging should tell you what breeds they recommend using it for, and which breeds are not suited to it.|||Works great unless it is a HIGH STRUNG DOG like a border collie


a dog thats gotta get to what it sees, then ours takes the shock to go out but wont take the shock to come back, another bad point is it keeps YOUR dog in, it does NOT KEEP OTHER DOGS OUT

What is the name of the music score channel 7 is using during it's fencing promo on the olympics coverage?

Channel 7 has been showing a short promo on fencing during it%26#039;s Olympics Coverage in the evenings. Does any body know the musical score used in the background?|||I don%26#039;t know what the music is. But I know that it is false advertising. I%26#039;ve yet to see any coverage of the fencing at all.

Chain link fencing for dog kennel- can you buy and attach bottom pipe separatley?

Looking for a dog kennel, had an offer for some cheap chain link fencing BUT it has no %26#039;pole%26#039; on the bottom, concerned dogs would just push it out. anything you can buy separately to keep it solid along the bottom to keep dogs from pushing it out?|||You can buy galvanized pipe, but it should be put on with proper fixtures on the bottom of the upright, you can also stretch air line cable along the bottom weaving it in and out every two foot or so, either way if your dogs like to dig they can still get out, probably the cheapest and simplest solution is to buy chicken wire and dig a trench under the fence to the inside of the run and bury it, you can wire a foot or so of the chicken wire to the bottom of the fence then take it thru the bottom on the fence at least two foot and bury....depending on what size run you are putting in it might be easier to put a regular kennel run up, if you want to do it right check with Crest Line Kennel Runs..|||I am not sure. I had bought some tool room caging and it works great. It is welded chain link that is welded to a frame they measure 5%26#039; x 9%26#039; and they bolt together.|||yes you%26#039;re right. without the bottom rail for it to attach to the dogs will just push their way out of the bottom. you can get the parts you need at lowes or home depot. you need to get two pieces that attach to the corner poles and then the rail goes into the socket on that. you can also get the wirelike ties that fastens it to the rail. fasten every couple of feet to make sure it is good and tight. any slack will allow them to get out.|||Ya what Bert said, that it|||Sure. You would need to by chain link top rail pipe, top rail pockets and clamps. You then cut the top rail pipe to fit between your upright posts and clamp in place. It should look just like your top rail, but be on the bottom of the fence. Then wire-tie the chain link fabric to the bottom just like the top.





Bert|||sure , try lowes, or your local lumber yard,


if you attach ,a new pipe, , use wire to attach the chain link,


and place stones, i n the inside of the kennal, to prevent ,the dog from digging thru|||Yes, you can buy it all seperately, either at fencing supply stores or hardware stores.


The actual chain link is the inexpensive part. The posts, connectors and rails are all seperate purchases and the most expensive portion.


The least expensive option is to buy all seperately, at a Lowe%26#039;s type of store and assemble it yourself.

What does it cost to field a NCAA fencing team?

Hi, I am trying to figure out what it takes to revive a NCAA fencing program from one of the schools that got the varsity removed back in the 90%26#039;s.





Any idea what it costs to field a team?|||I have no idea, but here%26#039;s how you can find out. Find a school with a varsity fencing program and ask the athletic director. Make sure to inquire about transportation costs for tournments.





Another possibility is to partner with a local fencing club. That happens with all the collegiate crew (rowing) in the DC area.





Good luck!

Where can I go too buy some fencing to go around my flower garden for cheap?

I need to buy some fencing to go around my flower garden. I don%26#039;t need much and dont have a lot of money. I need something that is cheap. Please help.|||HOME DEPOT|||Chicken wire. If you%26#039;re just trying to keep dog or cats from digging in there, you could even go for the plastic stuff, but if you%26#039;re worried about rabbits, then you probably want wire. It%26#039;s cheapest to buy it at feed stores, but if you don%26#039;t have any of those in your area, box stores like Lowes and Home Depot carry rolls of it, as well as stakes to anchor it in.|||Try Here:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...


Or try searching ebay


http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-...


Good Luck|||I use plastic chicken wire and 1/1 cedar stakes, just pound them in and secure them with zip ties,works great,keeps my husky out.Cheap too!Home Depot or any garden center.|||Menards isn%26#039;t too badly priced on that kind of thing.|||Look into chicken wire.|||Lowe%26#039;s or home depot would have it and it shouldn%26#039;t cost to much.

Fencing on the side of your house/Lower property values?

Does having Fencing on the side of your houselower its property value? Im not talking all the way up to the street but rather to the front wall of your house.|||As long as it was a nice fence and in good repair I don%26#039;t see why it would lower the value.

Where can I buy inexpensive fencing?

I am looking to put up a picket fence this spring. So far the quotes always seem to be about $2,000 it doesn%26#039;t matter if it is vinyl or wood it%26#039;s about the same. I am going to do it myself I just need the matterial. Does anyone know a good store virtual or real to buy supplies at a lower cost.|||My parents house had redwood fencing for years. A few years ago, him and his neighbor agreed to replace it with concrete block fence. The contractor stripped the old redwood fence and trashed them. I%26#039;m sure it cost him some money to rent the trash bin and have it hauled away. What I%26#039;m trying to get at is contact as many fencing contractors as possible and ask them if they have been asked to quote to replace wood fence with concrete block fence. If you find one, volunteer to them that you will remove the old fence and haul it away. Even old wood fences have enough good pieces to make a decent fence. Isn%26#039;t free better than inexpensive?





lightpulse|||Most of the major big chains should be competitive as far as price goes. Many try buying a few pieces from now until the time you plan on installing the few so the prices doesn%26#039;t seem so overwhelming. Go with vinyl, low maintenance, no painting required.|||To put up a picket fence, you need two things: Posts and picket fence panels. The posts are generally 4x4 treated wood posts, and the panels are generally 6 feet long. You should find a local lumberyard that sells both. Look in the yellow pages under %26quot;lumber dealers%26quot;. I know that everyone picks Home Depot and Lowes, but you can%26#039;t get any service there or talk to anyone who knows about your project. If you have people telling you that vinyl fencing is the same price as wood fencing, they are lying to you. Vinyl fencing is much more expensive, but it lasts forever without painting. You will need a pair of post hole diggers, and some basic tools for prying and putting the parts together: hammer, screwdrivers, etc.|||You will get the best prices from the Big Box stores. Installation can be difficult unless your experienced at installing fences properly. You must take into consideration the grade of the yard, type of soil the posts will set in, the number of gates and the placement of the fence. Never install a fence directly on a property line....keep it at least 2 inches inside. Installing a fence in a straight line also takes experience, knowledge and the right tools.


If your property is not level (most are not) you must decide if you want the fence to follow the grade or install it level at the top. Yu will then have space at the bottom that could be an issue if you are trying to keep animals or kids inside.|||If you have a Lowe%26#039;s or Home Depot - they both have a decent selection and very reasonable prices!