Has anyone used a wireless fence with success for their Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

EmmaSophia · 02-18-2014, 11:25 AM

Simple question, looking for any positive or negative experiences of using one of these with your Yorkie.

If you haven't used one or don't recommend them, please don't post a response because I've already read those threads. (example, other dogs can come in, a hawk will take your yorkie, you will psychologically traumatize your yorkie, they will run through the barrier, it will really hurt, etc.)

I'm looking for people who have actually used them with their Yorkies, good or bad.

Maximo · 02-18-2014, 11:34 AM

Would you like to hear my neighbor's experience with their Yorkies and a wireless fence?

EmmaSophia · 02-18-2014, 12:15 PM

Anyone who has experience.

Hrossen11 · 02-18-2014, 01:55 PM

I would not use one especially for a yorkie. I had one for my Aussie mix who weighs about 90 lbs. he was an escape artist and would always find was out of the yard. I set up a wireless fence with collar inside mt back yard so it would warn than shock him if he got to the fence line. It did not deter him. He would get to the fence and warning sound would go off. He wouldn't stop and continued climbing the fence while getting shocked. Once he got over the fence he was stuck outside as it would again schock him if he tried to get back in the yard. I found my dog outside playing in the neighbors fields. I thought he might have learned his lesson so tried it once more (schock is not horrible but uncomfortable for 90lb dog as my husband tested it on his thigh) same result as first time. I decided was not worth it.
Down side also if only using wireless fence it would not stop other animals such as coyotes or other strays from coming onto property if there was no actual fence.

Another thing, my dog weighs 90 lbs, I would not even consider using it for any dog under 25lbs, as the schock even on the low setting would be painful.

Maximo · 02-18-2014, 02:00 PM

I have 2 neighbors with Yorkies who use the electric fences. Most of their yards have real fence. Only the driveways are open. The dogs often get out.

ladyjane · 02-18-2014, 02:03 PM

How about I ask around and find someone whose dog was attacked? Would that please you more than my warning you of the hazards?

Posts like this never cease to amaze me. You tell others how to post?

I knew a priest at a private school who's lab was always getting out .. the electric fence did nothing. He was lucky the pup did not get hurt before he finally put a real fence up.

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2014, 02:12 PM

You might not want to hear the negative but I think you need to. The shock is to much for a small dog and can cause health problems. Also sense yorkies are one of the top stolen dogs people are a big problem they can just walk up and take your dog. Not to mention yes birds of prey, other dogs, coyotes, pretty much anything. Knowing yorkies and them being terriers I think they will take the shock to get out to go after something they want and a lot may not take the shock to get back in. I had a friend who had a wireless fence and they had two small mixed breed dogs honestly have no idea what breed but one took the shock to get out and then got killed by a car then they moved to a place they thought was safer with less cars and then the same thing happened to the other one.

Hrossen11 · 02-18-2014, 02:14 PM

Also, I have never heard of anyone having success with a wireless fence if their dog liked to wonder. I have several friends who have also tried it for dogs with no success. Some had fences others had several acres unfrnced and it did not stop their dogs from wondering.

EmmaSophia · 02-18-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Posts like this never cease to amaze me. You tell others how to post?

I ask others to stick to the question being asked, which primarily focuses on experience, not heresay or theory.

I appreciate those who have posted about why they don't work based on experience, that's actually helpful. I was hoping to hear of someone who actually has used them with success. If nobody has a story, that tells me something.

When people post that the fence doesn't protect your dog from other dogs coming in to my yard, I already know that. I'm well educated and versed in the possible reasons they won't work. All I'm asking is for real life experiences from people who have experience.

ladyjane · 02-18-2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmaSophia

I ask others to stick to the question being asked, which primarily focuses on experience, not heresay or theory.

I appreciate those who have posted about why they don't work based on experience, that's actually helpful. I was hoping to hear of someone who actually has used them with success. If nobody has a story, that tells me something.

When people post that the fence doesn't protect your dog from other dogs coming in to my yard, I already know that. I'm well educated and versed in the possible reasons they won't work. All I'm asking is for real life experiences from people who have experience.

I know what you asked for and it makes no sense to me to be perfectly honest.

If you know all of the hazards, and there are MANY, why would you want to hear from someone who is using one and has not YET had a problem? IMHO it is only a matter of time...and one time could very well be the last time for the poor pup.

This thread is just another opportunity for me to voice my opinion that these fences are hazardous. Maybe you don't want to hear it, but other people need to hear it. Dogs can get stolen, attacked by wild animals...or stray dogs...or run out of the yard and get hit by a car. I always suggest that anyone who is thinking about using one put the collar on themselves to see how it feels...then think about the size of their pup and how it must feel to them.

And what does well educated have to do with anything? I have seen well educated people do things that defied logic. Not saying you would, but really why bring it into the picture? Do you think that those of us who don't answer the way you wish are not well educated??

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I know what you asked for and it makes no sense to me to be perfectly honest.

If you know all of the hazards, and there are MANY, why would you want to hear from someone who is using one and has not YET had a problem? IMHO it is only a matter of time...and one time could very well be the last time for the poor pup.

This thread is just another opportunity for me to voice my opinion that these fences are hazardous. Maybe you don't want to hear it, but other people need to hear it. Dogs can get stolen, attacked by wild animals...or stray dogs...or run out of the yard and get hit by a car. I always suggest that anyone who is thinking about using one put the collar on themselves to see how it feels...then think about the size of their pup and how it must feel to them.

And what does well educated have to do with anything? I have seen well educated people do things that defied logic. Not saying you would, but really why bring it into the picture? Do you think that those of us who don't answer the way you wish are not well educated??

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmmaSophia

I ask others to stick to the question being asked, which primarily focuses on experience, not heresay or theory.

I appreciate those who have posted about why they don't work based on experience, that's actually helpful. I was hoping to hear of someone who actually has used them with success. If nobody has a story, that tells me something.

When people post that the fence doesn't protect your dog from other dogs coming in to my yard, I already know that. I'm well educated and versed in the possible reasons they won't work. All I'm asking is for real life experiences from people who have experience.

Why would you not care about the dangers and why is that not enough?

maggiefromnj · 02-18-2014, 04:02 PM

A hawk can take a yorkie from inside a real fence as well! Or an owl. Thats why they shouldn't be outside alone anyway. I hadn't thought about human predators....

kimp5 · 02-18-2014, 04:03 PM

I have an old neighbor that had a small basenji. They got an electric fence. I cant tell you how many times my kids were running after the dog because it escaped. I think they work okay for big dogs but there were many times this little guy got out and was running wild in front of oncoming cars etc.

theporkieyorkie · 02-18-2014, 04:09 PM

I know people who have had them and unfortunately, their experience wasn't much different than that mentioned above. They weren't yorkies...they were bigger dogs and they got out.

I will say, there was one house in my neighborhood who used it for their pitbull. Most of the yard had a regular fence but they kept the gate open. The dog had an electric fence and he never left the yard. Was it just a well behaved dog?? Did they have the electricity craked up high...IDK. I can't say it made me feel comfortable walking my dogs by and seeing this huge pit bull off leash in it's yard. I'd cross the street and pick up my dog every time I walked by...but it did stay in it's yard. I was super happy to find out they moved!!

I don't think I'd ever use the electric fence...not because I am worried about my yorkies getting out, but because I'd worry about what could get in. An electric fence offers no protection against strange people or strange animals prowling about. There are a lot of dogs in my neigborhood and I've seen quite a few get loose. I'd hate to have one of them enter my yard and attack my dog.

02-18-2014, 11:25 AM	#1
EmmaSophia Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake, UT Posts: 32	Has anyone used a wireless fence with success for their Yorkie? Simple question, looking for any positive or negative experiences of using one of these with your Yorkie. If you haven't used one or don't recommend them, please don't post a response because I've already read those threads. (example, other dogs can come in, a hawk will take your yorkie, you will psychologically traumatize your yorkie, they will run through the barrier, it will really hurt, etc.) I'm looking for people who have actually used them with their Yorkies, good or bad.

02-18-2014, 11:34 AM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Would you like to hear my neighbor's experience with their Yorkies and a wireless fence? __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-18-2014, 02:00 PM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	I have 2 neighbors with Yorkies who use the electric fences. Most of their yards have real fence. Only the driveways are open. The dogs often get out. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-18-2014, 02:03 PM	#6
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	How about I ask around and find someone whose dog was attacked? Would that please you more than my warning you of the hazards? Posts like this never cease to amaze me. You tell others how to post? I knew a priest at a private school who's lab was always getting out .. the electric fence did nothing. He was lucky the pup did not get hurt before he finally put a real fence up. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-18-2014, 02:12 PM	#7
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	You might not want to hear the negative but I think you need to. The shock is to much for a small dog and can cause health problems. Also sense yorkies are one of the top stolen dogs people are a big problem they can just walk up and take your dog. Not to mention yes birds of prey, other dogs, coyotes, pretty much anything. Knowing yorkies and them being terriers I think they will take the shock to get out to go after something they want and a lot may not take the shock to get back in. I had a friend who had a wireless fence and they had two small mixed breed dogs honestly have no idea what breed but one took the shock to get out and then got killed by a car then they moved to a place they thought was safer with less cars and then the same thing happened to the other one. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

02-18-2014, 12:15 PM	#3
EmmaSophia Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake, UT Posts: 32	Anyone who has experience.

02-18-2014, 01:55 PM	#4
Hrossen11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california Posts: 799	I would not use one especially for a yorkie. I had one for my Aussie mix who weighs about 90 lbs. he was an escape artist and would always find was out of the yard. I set up a wireless fence with collar inside mt back yard so it would warn than shock him if he got to the fence line. It did not deter him. He would get to the fence and warning sound would go off. He wouldn't stop and continued climbing the fence while getting shocked. Once he got over the fence he was stuck outside as it would again schock him if he tried to get back in the yard. I found my dog outside playing in the neighbors fields. I thought he might have learned his lesson so tried it once more (schock is not horrible but uncomfortable for 90lb dog as my husband tested it on his thigh) same result as first time. I decided was not worth it. Down side also if only using wireless fence it would not stop other animals such as coyotes or other strays from coming onto property if there was no actual fence. Another thing, my dog weighs 90 lbs, I would not even consider using it for any dog under 25lbs, as the schock even on the low setting would be painful.

02-18-2014, 02:14 PM	#8
Hrossen11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california Posts: 799	Also, I have never heard of anyone having success with a wireless fence if their dog liked to wonder. I have several friends who have also tried it for dogs with no success. Some had fences others had several acres unfrnced and it did not stop their dogs from wondering.

02-18-2014, 04:02 PM	#13
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	A hawk can take a yorkie from inside a real fence as well! Or an owl. Thats why they shouldn't be outside alone anyway. I hadn't thought about human predators....

02-18-2014, 04:03 PM	#14
kimp5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA Posts: 890	I have an old neighbor that had a small basenji. They got an electric fence. I cant tell you how many times my kids were running after the dog because it escaped. I think they work okay for big dogs but there were many times this little guy got out and was running wild in front of oncoming cars etc.

02-18-2014, 04:09 PM	#15
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	I know people who have had them and unfortunately, their experience wasn't much different than that mentioned above. They weren't yorkies...they were bigger dogs and they got out. I will say, there was one house in my neighborhood who used it for their pitbull. Most of the yard had a regular fence but they kept the gate open. The dog had an electric fence and he never left the yard. Was it just a well behaved dog?? Did they have the electricity craked up high...IDK. I can't say it made me feel comfortable walking my dogs by and seeing this huge pit bull off leash in it's yard. I'd cross the street and pick up my dog every time I walked by...but it did stay in it's yard. I was super happy to find out they moved!! I don't think I'd ever use the electric fence...not because I am worried about my yorkies getting out, but because I'd worry about what could get in. An electric fence offers no protection against strange people or strange animals prowling about. There are a lot of dogs in my neigborhood and I've seen quite a few get loose. I'd hate to have one of them enter my yard and attack my dog.