Pet - Electric fence

beagle · 03-30-2014, 07:23 AM

fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

Winnisquamguy · 03-30-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by beagle

fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

The brand of wireless we have is Petsafe. It works really good. Just got the puppy using it this week. http://www.petco.com/product/6533/Pe...tsafeBrandShop

nhboat61 · 04-01-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

The brand of wireless we have is Petsafe. It works really good. Just got the puppy using it this week. http://www.petco.com/product/6533/Pe...tsafeBrandShop

We picked up the wireless system as well. Easy to install and is portable. Which is good 'cause we just bought a condo in CT and we can use it there as well.

BroadHopper · 04-01-2014, 03:04 PM

My ex neighbor on the lake almost had his arm chewed of when a pit bull charged another neighbor's electric fence. It didn't work. The police had to get a court order for a 8 ft high fence to retain the dog as the dog owner refused to use to use anything but the electric fence.

SIKSUKR · 04-02-2014, 01:30 PM

If the pitbull didn't have a collar for that fence he won't get zapped.Maybe I'm misunderstanding you.

BroadHopper · 04-02-2014, 03:26 PM

The pitbull had a collar. Not sure how they work but the collar aggravated the pitbull and made the dog worst!

SIKSUKR · 04-03-2014, 08:07 AM

That collar usually aggravates me also. I try not wear it at the lake.

dpg · 04-07-2014, 06:20 AM

The collars come with a sensitivity setting, it can be "turned up" if the dog keeps crossing. Although some may no matter what a well trained dog in the systems use typically shouldn't cross. I wouldn't exactly tease a pissed Pit Bull on the other side of it but just sayin...

codeman671 · 05-19-2014, 03:08 PM

Has anyone tried the GPS based containment system by Invisible Fence? We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field, but the gps based system they offer is all based on mapping.

Looks interesting, just not sure if it is more gimmick than anything.

Merrymeeting · 05-19-2014, 06:18 PM

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We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field.

Sorry, don't know about the GPS system, but I'm curious about the comment above.

I had a 6 acre lot prior to moving to the lakes full time. You can buy 14 gauge wire in spools that would more than cover the perimeter of your lot for less than $75. I ran 1600' of wire and the standard pet fence, wired system worked fine for us.

The expense you reference may be for others to install/bury. But in my experience, you only need to bury the cable in key locations. If most of it will be in non-traveled/forested areas, just place it on the ground and 2 seasons of leaf fall will bury it.

nhboat61 · 05-20-2014, 07:56 AM

Great thread, so we went for the wireless, picked up a unit at Walmart in Rochester. What a store !

Anyway, just plugged it in to the garage and then just adjusted the range and intensity in about 10 minutes. Kit comes with 1 collar, so we had to get a second collar(that was pricey).

The only thing is that due to the range circle, to get the dogs the maximum yard usage on one side of the house, it restricts them from going on the dock

I like the unit as it gives off a very loud noise about 5' from the area where is "zaps" Dixie just loves it as she hates to be tied up and now can tan herself just about anywhere on the property.

Unplugged the unit and brought back to Connecticut and set it up and adjusted the range in about 5 minutes. Jotted down the numbers so we dont forget and we are all set.

SIKSUKR · 05-20-2014, 09:10 AM

It seems the one big advantage to wireless is having "no run through". A wired system only shocks near the wire while wireless keeps shocking outside the set radius.

HellRaZoR004 · 05-20-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

It seems the one big advantage to wireless is having "no run through". A wired system only shocks near the wire while wireless keeps shocking outside the set radius.

This is a very valid point. I have a husky that would run right through the wired fence b/c he knew that once he got past the shock zone he would be good to go. Now he uses the dog run.

nhboat61 · 05-20-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

It seems the one big advantage to wireless is having "no run through". A wired system only shocks near the wire while wireless keeps shocking outside the set radius.

What is nice, is that the sound continues and gets a buzz every 15 seconds after he escapes...so not to harm the dog. The one problem is that if you a a low spot on your property or something large ( metal) in side the range, the signal breaks up and they can get out.

03-30-2014, 07:23 AM	#1
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 176 Thanks: 185 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	What brand of wireless fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

04-01-2014, 03:04 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Not sure if they really work My ex neighbor on the lake almost had his arm chewed of when a pit bull charged another neighbor's electric fence. It didn't work. The police had to get a court order for a 8 ft high fence to retain the dog as the dog owner refused to use to use anything but the electric fence. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-02-2014, 01:30 PM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	If the pitbull didn't have a collar for that fence he won't get zapped.Maybe I'm misunderstanding you. __________________ SIKSUKR

04-02-2014, 03:26 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Collar The pitbull had a collar. Not sure how they work but the collar aggravated the pitbull and made the dog worst! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-03-2014, 08:07 AM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	That collar usually aggravates me also. I try not wear it at the lake. __________________ SIKSUKR

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04-07-2014, 06:20 AM	#8
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	The collars come with a sensitivity setting, it can be "turned up" if the dog keeps crossing. Although some may no matter what a well trained dog in the systems use typically shouldn't cross. I wouldn't exactly tease a pissed Pit Bull on the other side of it but just sayin...

05-19-2014, 03:08 PM	#9
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,501 Thanks: 221 Thanked 816 Times in 489 Posts	Has anyone tried the GPS based containment system by Invisible Fence? We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field, but the gps based system they offer is all based on mapping. Looks interesting, just not sure if it is more gimmick than anything.

05-20-2014, 07:56 AM	#11
nhboat61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wakefield NH Posts: 117 Thanks: 52 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Wireless... way to go Great thread, so we went for the wireless, picked up a unit at Walmart in Rochester. What a store ! Anyway, just plugged it in to the garage and then just adjusted the range and intensity in about 10 minutes. Kit comes with 1 collar, so we had to get a second collar(that was pricey). The only thing is that due to the range circle, to get the dogs the maximum yard usage on one side of the house, it restricts them from going on the dock I like the unit as it gives off a very loud noise about 5' from the area where is "zaps" Dixie just loves it as she hates to be tied up and now can tan herself just about anywhere on the property. Unplugged the unit and brought back to Connecticut and set it up and adjusted the range in about 5 minutes. Jotted down the numbers so we dont forget and we are all set.

05-20-2014, 09:10 AM	#12
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	It seems the one big advantage to wireless is having "no run through". A wired system only shocks near the wire while wireless keeps shocking outside the set radius. __________________ SIKSUKR