I will take my lumps as they come, so here goes, here is my opinion.
I live in a small town where a lot of people just let their dogs run loose which I feel is totally irresponsible. I don't like stray dogs, or the neighbor dogs in my yard at all and I don't allow mine in the neighbors yard. I firmly believe if you own pets that you should be responsible enough to take care of them and that means keeping them in your yard. I have a small yorkie and a toy poodle and both of them wear a collar for the invisible fence. The yorkie, Jasmine, is a year old and Prissy, the poodle, is 7 years old. The collars are for their size. Our yard is an acre and our house sets quiet aways off the road. Our yard is fenced with chain link too. We thought having a fence was enough, however both our girls got out of the fence one time so now we have both as an added precaution. Our girls do not stay outside long only long enough to do their business, but accidents do happen, as we are all away of. I was so afraid that day when they got out of the yard, they could have gotten run over by a car so quick. Yes, they might go through the invisible fence one day, but I feel I have done all I can do to protect them at this time. Also, I take their invisible fence collars off when they come inside and massage their necks.
__________________ Jasmine's, Prissy's and Maggie Mae's Mommy  |