Electric fence

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-collar-3.html

So what happened? In this thread you said it was for your 4 month old. If you are still using it, he obviously hasn't gotten use to it-

Thanks for posting the link. One year later and he's still using it. 'Nuff said.

[kjc]

It works... until a large dog or wild predator comes into the yard and does harm to the Yorkies.

Question: Will a hawk feel the shock through the Yorkie as he's carrying him/her over the perimeter?

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-collar-3.html

So what happened? In this thread you said it was for your 4 month old. If you are still using it, he obviously hasn't gotten use to it-

OMG a 4 month old? I can't even imagine how small it must have been then! What a pound? if that!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by JimmyLove

I understand it may be very very hard to understand the typing above....
I came to this forum to get information about this breed and electric fencing and was called names and chastised for the question i posed with an electric fence.

Bottom line is it is the perfect solution. Our dogs do not go out alone. we are out with them at all times because of predators.

So again, lets recap
Electric fence are a viable option for those of us that choose it. It does not kill our Yorkie because of the size. It works.

Ruffle feathers?? No but it is somewhat comical that all of you feel the need to add your 2 cents and opinion. It is information.... Move on. I am good that you dont like it and think I am so lazy. Effects me in no way shape or form.

Happy day!

It's exactly what you are doing. Posting something that you know most of us don't condone, basically saying it works and shoving it in our faces. Obviously it does affect you. Also your OP had many of "the words" in it: teacup, electric fence, young kid 2.5 years old. Only thing missing was pit bull.

If your dogs never go out alone bc of predators, what is the reason for the fence? It won't keep predators out, and we all know now that some predators are so brazen now, like coyotes, who aren't even afraid of humans anymore. Birds of prey big enough can swoop down and pick up a small dog no matter if there is a fence or not. I'd imagine there are many large birds seeing as how you are up against a golf course.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

OMG a 4 month old? I can't even imagine how small it must have been then! What a pound? if that!

On the original thread he said his 4 month old was 2.7 pounds, however he is much bigger at 4 pounds. Which obviously is big enough to handle the shock.

[Maximo]

When I think of invisible/electric shock pet fences, I always think of the tiny Chihuahua in my town who was kept in his yard by one. He was eaten by 2 large roaming dogs.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Maximo

When I think of invisible/electric shock pet fences, I always think of the tiny Chihuahua in my town who was kept in his yard by one. He was eaten by 2 large roaming dogs.

OMG! Yeah, he must have not had anywhere to run away to.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

On the original thread he said his 4 month old was 2.7 pounds, however he is much bigger at 4 pounds. Which obviously is big enough to handle the shock.

A 4 month old 2.7 lbs to mature at only 4 lbs? hmmm.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Maximo

When I think of invisible/electric shock pet fences, I always think of the tiny Chihuahua in my town who was kept in his yard by one. He was eaten by 2 large roaming dogs.

So horrible!! I wouldn't be able to live with myself if that happen to my dog.

[mom2twinz]

My little Teddy is 4.5lbs. One day I was hanging clothes on the line to dry and Teddy was sitting at my feet smelling whatever was in the grass. A huge redtail hawk did a close 'fly-by' and scared the heck out of me! Needless to say, we are extremely cautious when we are outside with him. He is never outside alone and is always close enough to scoop up if we see danger (I have chickens and they alert when something bad is nearby). I can't imagine anyone just letting their small dogs outside unattended (I won't even go into the invisible fence part of the discussion )

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by mom2twinz

My little Teddy is 4.5lbs. One day I was hanging clothes on the line to dry and Teddy was sitting at my feet smelling whatever was in the grass. A huge redtail hawk did a close 'fly-by' and scared the heck out of me! Needless to say, we are extremely cautious when we are outside with him. He is never outside alone and is always close enough to scoop up if we see danger (I have chickens and they alert when something bad is nearby). I can't imagine anyone just letting their small dogs outside unattended (I won't even go into the invisible fence part of the discussion )

Oh goodness!! These birds now are getting brave. They will attempt taking our babies right in front of our faces. Peanut is 4 pounds and he is never EVER outside without someone with him.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by mom2twinz

My little Teddy is 4.5lbs. One day I was hanging clothes on the line to dry and Teddy was sitting at my feet smelling whatever was in the grass. A huge redtail hawk did a close 'fly-by' and scared the heck out of me! Needless to say, we are extremely cautious when we are outside with him. He is never outside alone and is always close enough to scoop up if we see danger (I have chickens and they alert when something bad is nearby). I can't imagine anyone just letting their small dogs outside unattended (I won't even go into the invisible fence part of the discussion )

Very scary! I was standing at the end of our driveway when a small chicken hawk buzzed my head and nailed a squirrel right in front of us. I love birds and owls, but they are definitely a threat to our small dogs.

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Oh goodness!! These birds now are getting brave. They will attempt taking our babies right in front of our faces. Peanut is 4 pounds and he is never EVER outside without someone with him.

I have posted many times before about our neighbor's Yorkie who was attacked by a hawk and nearly died. The Yorkie is over 9 pounds. Birds of prey will attack dogs that they cannot necessarily carry away. I'm so nervous about the birds in our neighborhood that I don't let the boys out on the 30' leashes anymore.

[McheleM]

Do you use the shock collars on your kids as well, to keep them inside the perimeter as they run and play???