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Post by teacher2 on Nov 11, 2010 19:08:53 GMT -5
I appreciate all the views on this subject. Sadly, Hugo has continued to break through the fence and go after dogs. Could it be the shock of the fence,and then approaching other dogs, makes Hugo associate the negative sensation with the presence of the dogs and cause the aggression?? I am afraid for Hugo. The last dogs he went after belong to a police officer who lives in the neighborhood. I know he was really pissed and planned to confront the owners. I am fearful for the young kids who walk their dogs after school each day. Mary, I must say your comments have really made me think about the use of the fences. I am so sad Hugo's owners do not seem to see this as a possible disaster for their pet and the breed in general.
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Post by pborder on Nov 11, 2010 20:02:08 GMT -5
To answer the one person's question since I had the invisible fence installed ( and it is at the lowest level possible to do the job, he doesn't yelp, just turns away) he has not touched the fence even when chasing squirells. I have seen him hit the barrier and the collar blinks twice when it has been triggered and all he does is stop and turn away to a safe distance and go back to barking at the squirel or neighbors dog or whatever. For me this was the best solution. I am not a certified trainer but I have been involved with training dogs in several capacities (competitve obedience, agility, sheep herding) for 20 years and I do not believe in harsh methods or heavy handedness. With that said I do believe that in some isolated circumstances when the safety of the dog and humans is at stake sometimes unpleasant consequences may be needed when there is no other solution. If at any time I feel that the fence is having any adverse effect on my dog I will stop using it.
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Post by maryellen on Nov 13, 2010 8:42:39 GMT -5
some dogs ignore the shock because the reward on the other side is more valuable. change your walking area and dont walk where he is
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Post by AmyJo27 on Nov 13, 2010 23:10:10 GMT -5
My friend spent a lot of money getting an invisible fence installed and her APBT Harley will take a running start to get to the other side...He has learned that it is only a short zap and he is free on the other side. He then wont return in the yard once he gets past the fence.
I would never use an invisible fence on any breed...Epecially a Pit Bull.
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Post by pborder on Nov 14, 2010 19:13:17 GMT -5
I don't think I would trust an invisible fence with any dog if it were the only means of containment. Some dogs do ignore the correction and it doesn't keep out anything else. I use mine as a reinforcement to an existing physical fence.
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Post by pitbullpassion on Nov 30, 2010 16:36:29 GMT -5
Most helpful post ever. I now have educated answers to give potential adopters with invisible fences. Everyone here is awesome, especially Mary H! PROPS!
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 1, 2010 10:00:50 GMT -5
Yay! Thanks Amanda, glad you found the info helpful  |
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I look forward to learning much here