chain link dog kennel or invisible fence

[Chasey_Lane]

I'm considering something like this: PetSafe 7 x 12 x 6 Box Dog Kennel (Model 7126) to use with two dogs until I have the money for a fully enclosed fence. I wonder about the stability of this because I have a large boxer that likes to jump. This would be a temporary fix (few months). I'm also looking at an invisible fence as an option. Opinions on either?

 

[rabbithead]

They have these on sale sometimes at Southern States in Charlotte Hall for around $200.
This kennel is fine as long as the dogs don't dig out. My opinion on invisible fence? Waste of money. Dogs will run through them.

 

[ginwoman]

I have both a chain link pound and the invisible fence. I have had great results from the invisible fence with my dogs, but I know some peoples dogs run thru them.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I have both a chain link pound and the invisible fence. I have had great results from the invisible fence with my dogs, but I know some peoples dogs run thru them.

Yeah, I wouldn't trust just the invisible I don't think. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my two dogs outside alone. I like the kennel and I'd feel comfortable if it were sturdy enough.

 

[yknotpoms]

I'm considering something like this: PetSafe 7 x 12 x 6 Box Dog Kennel (Model 7126) to use with two dogs until I have the money for a fully enclosed fence. I wonder about the stability of this because I have a large boxer that likes to jump. This would be a temporary fix (few months). I'm also looking at an invisible fence as an option. Opinions on either?

I would go with the pen and use anchor stakes that are 12-18 inches long and look like a candy cane. They used this on my chain link fence because the poms were pulling it and getting out. I told long fence they had to promise me poms couldn't get out of come fix it. They have been out twice and they maybe coming out a third time.

I don't like invisible fences even for larger breeds. I had a friend have issues with a Aussie and a fence, but many people are very successful. I would talk to people that have one and the training and personalities of the dogs. Then decide if it is correct for your dog.

 

[ArkRescue]

I've used 12"x12" and 18"x18" concrete pavers at the bottom of kennel areas with great success. They can't dig out and the pavers keep their feet cleaner. A grass area would quickly be dirt/mud.

Invisible fences? Works for some, but most not well, and it's a pain to install ...

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I've used 12"x12" and 18"x18" concrete pavers at the bottom of kennel areas with great success. They can't dig out and the pavers keep their feet cleaner. A grass area would quickly be dirt/mud.

Invisible fences? Works for some, but most not well, and it's a pain to install ...

I'm not interested in a concrete slab. This is a temporary fix for a few months until my fence is up. I've got sod on the property now, and the invisible fence would be a piece of cake at this point.

 

[ArkRescue]

I ended up reusing the pavers in other areas after I was done with them (some I gave away). That's why I used the pavers instead of having a concrete slab poured. For a few months you're right that would be too much, especially if you'd be covering up sod.

I'm not interested in a concrete slab. This is a temporary fix for a few months until my fence is up. I've got sod on the property now, and the invisible fence would be a piece of cake at this point.

 

[mcoop]

We absolutely love our invisible fence. We have a golden lab and a chesapeake bay retriever and it works great for both of them.

 

[StadEMS3]

I had the invisible fence. My beagle would test it (warning beep) until the battery died in the collar then go on his way. Also, you could not tell when the battery was was getting low and it required special batteries. Another problem was the wire would get cut or corrode. It wasn't worth it for me worrying if it was working or not. I ended up getting the back yard fenced.

Oh yea, the first time you had to walk the dog into zone and shock him for training was horrible. I felt so bad for him, he just yipped and looked at me like why'd you do that to me daddy....

 

[ArkRescue]

My Rottie yelped and ran when he first put his nose to the electric horse fence - I could never get him back n that field after that. I felt bad and tried to explain it was the wire that shocked him, not the wood fence itself, but he wouldn't listen.

I had the invisible fence. My beagle would test it (warning beep) until the battery died in the collar then go on his way. Also, you could not tell when the battery was was getting low and it required special batteries. Another problem was the wire would get cut or corrode. It wasn't worth it for me worrying if it was working or not. I ended up getting the back yard fenced.

Oh yea, the first time you had to walk the dog into zone and shock him for training was horrible. I felt so bad for him, he just yipped and looked at me like why'd you do that to me daddy....

 

[toppick08]

My Rottie yelped and ran when he first put his nose to the electric horse fence - I could never get him back n that field after that. I felt bad and tried to explain it was the wire that shocked him, not the wood fence itself, but he wouldn't listen.

My girl yelped when she attacked the UPS truck, fell back than did it again.....hard headed #####...

 

[cattitude]

NO! on the invisible fence...and I have one, used in conjunction with a physical fence. The invisible fence has been inactive for several years. I don't think they work all that well, especially to keep OUT other animals.

I'd use a small pen to put them in when you are home and want them to be outside or, heck, just walk them like you do now until you get a fence.

 

[Vince]

They have these on sale sometimes at Southern States in Charlotte Hall for around $200.
This kennel is fine as long as the dogs don't dig out. My opinion on invisible fence? Waste of money. Dogs will run through them.

Thought it would be just a matter of training, but the dog will just run through it eventually.

 

[jp2854]

the people from the invisible fence company told us if we wanted to put one up we would have to do it before the dog is 1yr of age as they didn't recommend it after that as dogs are harder to train to stay in the area they are given and will end up getting shocked and running off and not coming back in fear they will be shocked again.

 

[DoWhat]

I had an invisible fence in my front yard for awhile, until it got hit by lightning.
The damage wasn’t very pretty.

But the dog thinks that it is still there.

 

[TurboK9]

I had a chain link fence.. before it was over with, I spent more time and energy keeping my dogs inside that fence than I did with the invisible. I have a pit, and an Aussie.. both were under a year old when I decided to get the invisible fence. We went through Dog Watch - I'd recommend it to anyone. My pit attempted to charge the line and succeeded once.. We called Dog Watch immediately and they scheduled us the next day and solved our problem. Dog Watch helps you train and comes to your house until you and your dog are comfortable with the results. The catch is the training, you HAVE to walk the dog through the motions twice a day for a few weeks. If you follow through with the training, you'll have no regrets. Great system, best thing I invested in. Would never go back to a chain link. It's coming up on almost a year.. I could throw a fresh steak over the fence, and neither dog will charge the line . Train them right, and you'll have no problems.

What happens when a local Pitty gets loose, eats a rabid squirrel, and decides your dogs are looking too rabies free? :shrug:

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I don't think they work all that well, especially to keep OUT other animals.

I'd use a small pen to put them in when you are home and want them to be outside or, heck, just walk them like you do now until you get a fence.

I hadn't thought of that -- good point! I'm definitely going with a pen until I can get the fence. I don't mind walking them, but I would like to be able to leave them outside on their own for a while, too. And I'm not crazy about putting them on a leash. I'd be afraid they would wrap themselves around something.

 

[bulldog]

You may want to try the wireless version.They had them at PETCO, with the system being made by Pet Safe, which as I understand it is a fairly good company.
Anyway, it has a coffee can sized transmitter that you set somewhere in your house. Dog wears the collar just like it would for an invisi fence. The range is something like a 90' circumference from the transmitter. Through similar training as you'd use with the invisi fence, you simply teach the dog where the boundry is and go from there.
One BIG difference is that an invisi fence (as I understand it) only gives the correction as the dog passes over the boundry. With this wireless rig, the correction continues as the dog walks away (uncertain of how far), but will stop once the dog is back inside the circle. It has something like 8 or 9 levels of correction to use depending on size of dog and need of jolt.

 

[Christy]

The problem with an invisible fence is that it may keep your dogs in but it certainly won't keep other dogs out. You would have the worry of other dogs being able to get at your dogs. Sure, most people don't let their dogs run loose, but it is still a possibility. You saw the picture of my mom's dog when he was attacked by another dog.