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Electric fence recommendations for dog

Posted on 11/7/24 at 12:07 pm
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
21866 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 12:07 pm
Our carport is open to the backyard and looking for some electric dog fence recommendations.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17617 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 12:37 pm to
We have had the extreme dog fence LINK for about 5 years, it was a chore to bury the wire (we put it around about 2 1-2 acres) and the batteries are $10 a piece and only last about 2 months , but the fence has done its job , the dogs learned it quickly, it wa easy to add a second dog, and neither dog has had thier collars on in months ( so I have not had to purchase new barriers ) and the still stay in the
boundry

Now the wireless options are much better with geo fencing etc that may be better for your application but we have been very pleased with this product and the support
Posted by yodaddyroberto
Member since Oct 2012
438 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 12:59 pm to
I'm currently looking for something as well. Similar scenario. Carport and 10 acres unfenced for dogs to roam. I was thinking of investing in the geofence ones.
But after some thought, I'm more worried about other dogs/coyotes coming on the property and messing with my dogs rather than my dogs running off.

I think my temporary solution will be one of those electric chicken/livestock fences that are easy to install and move around.
Posted by chrome1007
Toledo Bend
Member since Dec 2023
509 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 1:05 pm to
I have the wireless pet containment system from PetSafe. It covers about 1/2 acre. Adjustable boundary. Adjustable shock levels. I’ve had it for about 2 1/2 years. Can get batteries on Amazon.
My 2 heathens learned pretty fast where the boundary is. Batteries last a pretty good while. Just depends on how hard headed your dog is.
Found out that when replacing the batteries have to dissipate electric charge by holding the level button in for approximately 15 seconds. There are capacitors in the collar unit. Also, the contacts for the battery can get inside the unit and you have to take a small screwdriver and return them to the outside so they make contact with the battery.
Other than that, it’s been a great system.
Posted by RoIITide
Member since Dec 2010
923 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 2:14 pm to
quote:

I think my temporary solution will be one of those electric chicken/livestock fences that are easy to install and move around.


If you ever need a more permanent (but still easy to remove) try this.

Pvc water pipe or conduit for posts and cotter pins to hold the wire.

I fenced several acres on the cheap using this method. Buy 20’ 3/4 pvc pipe and cut the posts however long you want the height of the fence, mine was maybe 3’ tall. I had 2 strands of electric fence, so I drilled 2 holes in each pipe and used cotter pins to hold the wire. You could just run the wire through the hole, but it makes it tough to pull it through and get tension after it goes through a few posts.

I think I used bigger pipes (2 or 3” pvc conduit, maybe) for corner posts. This was 30 years ago.

I did find it necessary to put a cap on the posts due to rain buildup inside the post. I used either 12 or 20 gauge shotgun shell hulls for the cap instead of buying 3/4 pvc caps. I was pretty poor at the time…I came up with this setup after pricing store bought posts back then. They may be cheaper than pipe now.

I didn’t need to cut the end of the pipe at an angle either, it was easy to drive in my soil.
Posted by yodaddyroberto
Member since Oct 2012
438 posts
Posted on 11/8/24 at 9:46 am to
That's a very good idea. May even use that for future garden fencing to keep animals out.
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
1872 posts
Posted on 11/8/24 at 9:57 am to
I use the petsafe wireless fence for a lab and a golden retriever. I have the rechargeable collars. Works great. Half the time the collars aren’t even on them and they won’t break the barrier. I use the word free when they aren’t wearing the collar and they will walk past it with me.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
70129 posts
Posted on 11/8/24 at 12:53 pm to
When you say wireless, you still have to bury the radio wire around the perimeter, right? Or is this some newer system that uses proximity from the controller to the collar?
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
1872 posts
Posted on 11/8/24 at 1:03 pm to
Completely wireless. It forms a diameter around where the transmitter is placed. Up to 90’. You can get a second and have the circles overlap.

What’s nice is I can bring it with me anywhere I want. Camping, hunting lease, house in bsl.
This post was edited on 11/8/24 at 1:04 pm
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
70129 posts
Posted on 11/8/24 at 1:05 pm to
That is awesome.
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
21866 posts
Posted on 11/9/24 at 11:31 am to
quote:

It forms a diameter around where the transmitter is placed


Is that always the most practical? I love the wireless idea and wonder it certain points can be set.
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