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Originally Posted by iguana747  Thank you for the concern about my 3 Yorkies ladyjane, and I'm happy to supply you with the fence system I use, although a little difficult to install. I bought the "PetSafe Comfort-Fit Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground Fence System." It has 5 different settings all with an auditory warning system when your dog gets too close to the fence (this distance can be adjusted depending on your yard or personal tastes. The first setting (which all my collars are set too) is just the 2 different warning tones. One warning tone signifies when your dogs is too close and the other is a little different and is the same tones that occur if you have it set to some level of electrical stimulus. When I tested it on myself, the first level is just auditory. The second level was barely perceivable when I tested it on the inside of my upper arm. The third level was something equivalent to a static discharge from walking across carpet. The 4th and 5th levels are a bit stronger and nothing that I would use on any of my dogs personally.
I looked into putting an actual fence up, but it is not allowed in the area I live so the invisible fence was really the only option. In the area I live in, all dogs outside are to be "contained or leashed at all times." The invisible fence system is considered a containment system. In two weeks I've not seen any dogs out, off leash. However, that doesn't answer ladyjane's philosophical question about a dog attack, nor am I willing to answer that question in this forum. As the question should not be directed to Yorkies but should be applied to all dogs. |
Very interesting. I hadn't heard of audible warnings. As for the other levels: I am happy to hear that you tested the collar yourself. At least you do know what you are using on your dogs.
The question I proposed to you begs to be answered as a warning to all who think these fences are safe. Since this is an educational forum, I am going to offer this for ALL DOG OWNERS:
Invisible fences will not protect your dogs from being killed by a large animal that might enter your yard. They do not "zap" the other dog crossing over.
I find it interesting that you have come to this forum and appear to have intentionally started a topic that you knew would be controversial; and now have a tad bit of sarcasm in your replies.
