S/O Electric fences

[Anonymous]

In another thread a few posters said electric fences are problematic. Can you explain more?

I would really like to get a dog but there's no way to completely fence in my property on a busy highway. I thought an electric fence could be a viable solution, but I didn't know they were so inadvisable.

[Anonymous]

We have an invisible fence, and if there is something my dog really wants to do, he will break though, despite the shock collar. But, we back to parkland. Can you fence off a portion of your back yard? If I were on a highway, I would want a very secure fence to keep my dog in.

[Anonymous]

Your dog can easily run out of the fence if he’s motivated enough. It also won’t prevent other dogs, cats, people or squirrels from coming into your property.

[Anonymous]

I’m not opposed to an electric fence but would never advise one near a busy highway. Especially for a large dog or an expensive dog that could be stolen (are you the Berner poster?)

[Anonymous]

Because if a dog really wants to cross, they will cross. I live near a busy intersection, can't fence my yard because we share part of the driveway with our neighbor, and have not installed an invisible fence for that reason. My dog is SURE to break through - he has that personality. I walk him several times a day.

[Anonymous]

No guarantees that it will keep your dog in. And it won’t keep anyone (eg, an off leash dog) out. Also: IMO they are not humane as they shock your dog. I would never use anything that caused my dogs pain or discomfort.

You and your family could just walk your dog and find places he can run. I sold my house this year and am in an apartment until I find a condo to buy. I rediscovered how much I truly prefer walking my dogs a handful of times a day vs cleaning up a poopy yard. It is also healthier for all of us!