[Kissntell]

Well, I can tell you that I have an invisible fence for my dogs. I have an APBT and a lab/dalmation mix, and my brothers APBT frequently visits us. We strap the collars onto each one of them, and we got the one that is waterproof because we have a pond the dogs love to swim in. We've never had an interferrence problem with it, that I know of and if and when their is a break in the line the main box will tell us. It works great for our dogs. They don't leave the property with them on, but I live on seven acres and they have much more room to roam. As far as stray dogs roaming into our yard, that has happened, and it happened when our dogs were not wearing their collars, and they chased the dog down the road. My lab/dal mix is the one who started the fight and once he was contained our APBT's were actually playing with the dog like nothing happened. So, no it won't keep other animals, dogs and people out of your yard. But, as far as the effectivness, it's worked for our dogs. The shock was enough for them. I'm not sure so, it shocks to hurt them, so much as to 'snap them out it'. I don't know if I'd use it in a surburban setting, don't know if it'd be as effective. But I can tell you I've had great success with it, and I can even take the collars off my dogs for awhile and they won't cross the fence because they still think they might get a shock. Now, I can't say it'll work for every dog because it probably won't.
Oh, and my older brother also uses a shock collar with a remote for his APBT, so when she does something wrong, he can correct her effectively because correcting her is hard and takes a firm stance. You can get a shock collar with a remote that work a long aways, and has an effective shock for the breed, with lots of money and research. You can also adjust the how high the shock is. Trust me when I tell you this collar he has will work on a dog that has the highest tolerance for pain.
As far as the invisible fence goes, it works for me and my APBT's and lab/dal mix, but I don't think I'd use it in a surburban setting, and I don't know if it'd work for your dog.

[BruceQW]

Ok, heres my thoughts on Invisible Fences. My step-mom's dog is trained on an Invisible fence, and while he's pretty good about it, he has run through it on a few occasions, the collar has failed, and we have had to go find him in the neighborhood. Also the people who live down the street have a dog on an invisible fence and, he is in our yard harassing my dogs more often than he's in his own yard it seems.

Would I try and train Indy on our Invisible fence? No. I don't trust it. I know if she saw something that she wanted she would run right though it.

Either take your dog out on a leash, get a tie out, or break down and get a real fence.

[Kissntell]

Ok, heres my thoughts on Invisible Fences. My step-mom's dog is trained on an Invisible fence, and while he's pretty good about it, he has run through it on a few occasions, the collar has failed, and we have had to go find him in the neighborhood. Also the people who live down the street have a dog on an invisible fence and, he is in our yard harassing my dogs more often than he's in his own yard it seems.

Would I try and train Indy on our Invisible fence? No. I don't trust it. I know if she saw something that she wanted she would run right though it.

Either take your dog out on a leash, get a tie out, or break down and get a real fence.

Yes, my dogs have ran through it too, but not very often. My dogs don't go far from our house anyway, and with 7 acres that's a lot of room to run without leaving the property. But, like I said, I would not have an ivisible fence anywhere than where I live now. And we have kennels so when we leave for awhile they are contained, for sure.

[Avaboormavoro]

I agree with Miakoda and screamin'eagle. Also, If your dog past's the invisible fence area from chasing a squiel. it may stop but tumble to the other side of the invisble fence, and when trying to return home. It will get zapped trying to return home because it needs to past the barrier of the invisable fence. -- it works both ways

How do i know this? I was thinking about getting an invisible fence myself but then asked around and found out that its really over rated.

[namaikaimvputka]

I have used the wireless version with great success. We also have a busy road in the front of our house which almost killed two of my dogs. The idea is to use it to train them to stay within a perimeter. Once they are trained and understand their limits, they do not need them. It isn't meant to cause pain as someone stated earlier. It took my bullies a little longer to grasp the concept than it did my APBTs but they all stay in bounds without their collars now(with my supervision of course). If I go inside I will put the collar on the dominant dog just to be safe, as the others will hang near him and he knows that collar time means stay close to home. Most people use these collars incorrectly. They think you can just strap it on them and that's it.....WRONG!!! They have got to be trained with these collars. You have to show them where and where not is permitted. Just like any other training, praise and reward when they listen and BZZZZZZ when they don't...haha. I make sure to always say "Far Enough" when they get close to the boundary to warn them. If they choose to ignore me then they recieve mild jolt. I had my first three dogs trained without these collars but as I got a few more dogs...things got out of balance and I needed a helping hand.

Everybody's case is different. With me, it worked. I'm sure they would bolt past it if a rabbit ran in front of them but then again nothing is fool proof...not kennels, chain link fences or steel cable runs. I suppose those huge ass chains would do if you want your dog hauling those things around all day. My dogs like that sense of freedom and only at night do they go on chains and in their kennels.

[tousuarshatly]

We bought one of those when we lived at theother house and we had somesort of water system that met in the middle of the yard....It effected the collar that was on our dog, every where she went it shocked her....I really think it is a waist....

[Injurnerona]

The House I Live In Now Doesnt Have A Fence And I Want My New Puppy To Walk Around Outside With Out Me Worrying About Him Running Away While We Are Playing. And I Also Dont Have The Money For A New Fence Right Now So I Was Wondering If Any Of U Guys Have The Invisible Fences??? Do They Work?? Is It Going To Work On Him When Hes Full Grown???what Kind Should I Get And Any Other Info You Have On This Topic Lat Me Know Thanks

Thanks A Lot For Any Info U Might Have

[Khurlxgq]

They are a complete waste of money and provide nothing more than a pathetic false sense of security.

Most dogs can run through them with no problem as the shock is so quick as they bolt across. Not to mention that when a dog choses to bolt, it has it's eyes on something it wants (squirrel, cat, ball, etc.) and it barely notices the shock.

In addition, the fense does absolutely nothing to keep other animals or people out thus your pup can easily get attacked by something or someone can just walk right up, pick him up, and walk off with him.

[L0KoxewQ]

no. They don't work...

1)they don't keep unwanted things out. If for example there are strays, loose dogs, etc. that invisible fense will do absolutely nothing to keep them out. Let's say for example another aggressive dog attacks yours, or if its a female pup and she goes into heat (and you don't know it yet) I don't think that invisible fence is helping...

2) IMO Invisible fences an unreliable means of containing your pet. The frequencies that they work on can be interferred with. If the dog wants something bad enough they will charge through the shock, and there is also a wide range of human error variables to cause your set up to lose power.

Might try tethering with supervision unitl you can afford a fence...

[ceagstuntee]

I dont have any first hand experience with them, however I am not a big fan of the idea for reasons posted above by Mia, and SE. Why not try some sort of cable run for the pup? Although if you are worried about him getting stolen its best to just keep him inside unless you will be with him outside. I dont put much stock in those electronic fences, and would never use one myself.

[fluoxet]

I had one awhile back. Sounded like a great idea at the time. I agree with everyone else, huge waste of money and time. My dog learned real fast that if he bolted through the "fence" all he got was a single shock, which he felt was worth it to get at what he wanted. He was full grown when I got mine, I don't know if it would be a good idea to use it on a puppy. I like the cable idea.

[Peptobismol]

Dont buy one. bully breeds dont feel pain like most breeds.They will run out and dont even care about the shock.

[Wluwsdtn]

Agree with everyone else - they are a bad idea all all around.
It's disappointing to see more and more people trying to use them.

[Injurnerona]

thanks every1 i ain't even thinking about getting 1 any more.. thanks for every1's in put..

[Txaizdxx]

Dont buy one. bully breeds dont feel pain like most breeds.They will run out and dont even care about the shock.

This is a myth that should not be perpetuated.

They most certainly do feel pain just like any other living being, but they are hardwired to ignore it, and work despite it.

[hauptdaunnila]

Well, I agree with everyone else on the fence idea, and also on getting a good tie out. There are members on here that can give you good ideas for strong tie outs if you want to send them a PM. I think Boogieman may be one of them, also NCPrisonGuard is the other one I can think of. I'm sure there are more. For the time being, a good tie out will do fine.

I also agree with George and Rai_77 on the pain issue. They feel pain just like any dog does, they just ignore it, especially if it involves chasing a cat, squirrel or anything that catches their eye at the moment!

[hablyShappY]

Id suggest a Tie out before that type of fence. APBTs have a higher pain tolerance (In the sense they were bred to ignore pain), For example a neighbor of mine went and purchased a long range shock collar for his female apbt, on the HIGHEST setting the dog ignored the shock and would just twitch it didn't even faze her, so a fence like your talking about literally would be no good and quite frankly a waste of money. Even if you put up a nice temp fence like the tall garden type fenceing with lots of sturdy stakes would be better then the invisable fence.

[nuncEtedben]

I wouldn't even trust an invisible fence with my JRT's.....
They would have such tunnel vision on getting a squirrel/chipmunk etc...that they would take the shock.