Let's talk invisible fence?
Let's talk invisible fence? Dog Breed Discussions
Our next door neighbor uses one. Our other next door neighbor just got a newfoundland/border collie mix puppySo, we've got three properties in a row, with dogs that are all friends, with large backyards (for suburbia anyway) @ 3 acres total.The next door neighbor with the I-fence proposed making one common I-fence around our 3 properties. Sounds idyllic - everybody frolicing off leash over 3 acres right outside our back doorsI saw the neighbor's dog get 'trained' on their invisible fence. She got zapped a few times ... but once training was over - the off-leash freedom she gained in her huge yard seemed like a good deal. We've also got some client dogs who have invisible fence and they all seem fine with it. None of them seem the least bit disturbed or fearful or any of the bad things anti-I-fence people sometimes argue.But - neighbordog sometimes escapes and has to be hunted down, and also - wearing that clunky collar with the box and frankenstein bolts in it doesn't look fun. Even if our guys didn't mind it - they aren't afraid enough of the busy street out front for me to feel safe with anything that isn't 100% inescapable.I'm skeptical. My wife ain't down wit it at all. We've already got a small portion of our backyard traditionally fenced. It is adequate for our small dogs. I walk my dogs daily and every other walk I take them to a ballfield where we run around off leash. I also use retractable leashes w/halters so we can run around even on leash (halters better than collars to prevent neck injury should the dog max out its r-leash). They get plenty of exercise and alot more than a 6 ft leash's length of freedom.Dog Disneyland ain't happening with us, but - I'd like to hear opinions on I-Fence.LEGIT: please provide a rational, objective argument supporting your opinion on invisible fence.