Several years ago a grade schooler named Joey made front page news when he was badly mauled by his neighbor's large dog. A picture of Joey showed hundreds of stitches and a face swollen so badly you could'nt tell there was a child beneath it.

In all fairness to the dog and neighbor, Joey and his friends had gone on to the property and teased the dog. Joey had gone to his friend's rescue when the dog took after him.

The people had an underground electrified fence.
The dog, a large Rottweiler had a special collar on that is used in conjunction with the barrier to give him a shock when he gets close to it.

There was much debate about the true effectiveness of the fence. The manufacturers admitted that in some cases and especially with larger dogs these fences aren't reccommended. The shock is not enough to stop a larger dog. Once he's through that barrier there is nothing else to stop it.

At one time here in my development people who had these electrified fences were sent letters by our association cautioning them that they still need to make sure their dog is properly restrained. Now I see small markers on many of the homeowners lawns advertising the fact that a "barrier" is in place or stating "Dog in Training, electrified barrier."

Have these electrified fences been improved and have you had any experience with them yourself?

[ November 22, 2005, 10:17 AM: Message edited by: ladybug ]

I had an English Mastiff that weighed 215 lbs. I would watch her stand at the barrier, thinking whether it was worth the shock or not to take off. She would start running and merely shook off the shock. It depends on the dog. My IG is too fast for an electric fence.

As much as I hate to admit it, we have an electric fence for our dog. I saw her get shocked once and it was horrible. But she learned quickly. She goes to the very edge of the yard, but will never get too close again. It reminds me of Dianne's motto...If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice.

Too bad these electrified collars and fences don't work on straying husbands. LOL

Chatty, boy what a brain storm.

And boy can I ever think of a great place to put the shock collar.

Whooeeee!

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Couldn't help it. The devil made me do it.

Quick interjection here !

Tooooooo funny! Oh yeah, just a perfect idea, Chat. What do you think we could get for such a device? I'm thinkin'............a few thousand anyway....

Smile - whose devil? I'm thinking we must have the very same one !

Working 2 jobs lately, girls, won't be conversing with you as often - booo hoooo for me - but will check in as often as I can.........

Searcher

PS Happy Turkey Day!!!! Sam and I are going skiing - ok. well, Sam's skiing, I'm reading and taking pictures of him when I get to see him. I'll have a hot toddy tho'!

Searcher,

Have the bestest of time with your Son and your hot toddy. Have one for me!

warm thankful boomer hugs,
danita

Chatty and smile are at it again! Where's the queen? I'm sure she might have something to say on this subject.

Searcher, enjoy yourself and your son's company. Sounds delightful.

I think it depends on the breed of dog, too. I had electric fencing, which gave I expect a higher jolt than the inground type. But the dogs I had got shocked once, as puppies and I hated doing it to them poor little yipes!!!!, but they never forgot.

Given the attitude toward dogs today, I don't think I'd rely on the underground fence. But then I never let my dog run loose anyway. Too dangerous.

Mosspatch,

I think the electric fence for wayward husbands works on the same system.

See if they try to breed outside the marriage, they get a huge shock in a very important place and thereafter, they are not inclined to breed outside the marriage again.

We'd hate doing it to the men too, but one thing's for sure they'll never forget. And I never let my dog... Err, I mean husband, run loose either. Too dangerous.

And boy is he ever afraid of that electric collar.

I'm thinking Chatty should patent this new invention. It's a money maker for sure.

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JJ, JJ, JJ, Where are YOU?? I need help!! Things are getting semi serious around here!!! Help!!