Invisible fence

I have used the PetSafe brand sold at CT for both my wired and wireless systems.
Both worked great, had technical support by phone when needed and could order parts on Amazon.

I buried the wires just about 1 inch in a square shovel trench. Simply pushed it in the slot and compacted by stomping.
In a cedar edge, I just weaved it around the trunks and in a fenced part I zip tied it to the top row of the fence.
I had one break in the loop a couple years ago and it was mice that ate the wire were it was not buried. Very simple fix.

If you have a big enough yard you can deal with both negatives that were mentionned above.
- Having a 2 acres yard, I dont fear my dog will be cornered as there is ample room for him to run, plus he can always retreat into my garage that has a doggy door for him.
- By running the wire only in the back-yard, if the dog was to escape (which happened a few times until I got the 'stubborn' collar) he simply returned to the front porch, which is not in the wired section. Therefore no correction for coming back home.

I have the Sport Dog under ground invisible wire system from Cabelas. Our property is about 2.5 acres. I installed it myself between 1-4 inches deep. It was a difficult install due to the large tree roots and rocks on the property. Our 2 dogs were easily trained to stay on the property but each one has crossed to either chase a squirrel or turkey. Not a common occurrence in the 2 years we have had it and they have only done that once each. Two weeks ago we had a huge wind storm that knocked down several medium size maples trees. I noticed the control unit making a buzzing noise and the loop light was out. One tree had damaged/cut the perimeter wire where it crossed a large tree root. I was able to reroute the wire under the root after soldering it. It is working fine again.

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Originally Posted by sweatervest

Hi guys, anyone have any experience with the invisible fence systems? We are moving to a 1/2 property surrounded by open fields, and a busy road out front. Want to give the dogs the freedom to roam without the traditional fence. Any pointers/comments about both the buried invisible fence and the wireless system would be greatly appreciated.

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Really depends on the breed of dog you have. My buddy had a couple of huskies with high prey drive and they will kill anything that sqeaks and moves. He installed the invisible fence so while he was at work the dogs could be left outside to play on his 2 acre property. The issue he had was when they were play fighting they would sometimes end up on the other side of the invisible fence and wouldn't come back over. Since he lived in the country close to dairy farmers and sheep farmers they ended up killing some sheep and injury other sheep as well. It went to court and he had to pay damages. He was ordered to keep them in a outside kennel or crate train them while he was at work.

Hello, our experience with the invisable under ground is that you must train your dog fully as per instruction. Without this your dog will wonder take the hit by the collar and not return home. Secondly with a invisable fence if you leave the dog for extended periods of time, just like a regular fence. You dog will become protective if its property with humans and other animals.

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Of real interest the systems also operate in the MURS frequency and like the Garmin GPS collars are technically not allowed for use in Canada. Baffles everyone how Industry Canada can still dig their heals in over approval of the GPS collars by Garmin. Yet the Invisible fences are sold retail in Canada.

Send me a PM and I will send you the Industry Canada study , or go on their site and check for approved equipment in Canada.
Not saying anything negative about the systems. My friends beagles would bolt and take the jolt. My hounds might do the same , although I'd like to try. I live on a very busy road.
Cheers.

"Baffles everyone how Industry Canada can still dig their heals in over approval of the GPS collars by Garmin. Yet the Invisible fences are sold retail in Canada. " Stuart


Never thought of that. How ridiculous.

Underground fences are not a chance I'd take. I live on a 5 lane "highway ".
What do dogs do all day when one is at work ? They sleep. :) For me I'd rather know know they were sleeping in a decent- sized crate in my house , or outdoor kennel.