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The Risks Of Using Electric Fences In Your Yard
from:For stopping your dog from fence jumping, sometimes it is effective to erect an inner fence to interfere with the animal's approach to the barrier. In some cases, an inner fence of only 30 inches has proved to be effective. If the dog climbs the main barrier, an inward slanting overhang can be installed along the top of the wall. You can save the expense of raising the wall by digging sunken gardens around the inside perimeter. The dry moats will interrupt the dog's approach and raised the effective height of the wall.
Corrective measures should never include shock collars, hobbles, physical punishment, electrified fences and toxic chemicals applied to the wall. Though they work in some instances, the risk of injury and adverse behavioral side effects is greater than the benefit. Complications from use of such measures to the dog have included viciousness, displaced aggression toward family, death from hanging by a collar, and self mutilation from hobbles.
With "invisible" electronic shock fencing, an electric shock is emitted from a collar to the dog's throat if the dog crosses a wire around the perimeter of the yard. To delineate for the dog the area beyond which the dog should not pass, the perimeter is initially marked with obvious cues. The procedure requires a great deal of time and effort, and the devices are expensive, considering the electronics involved is slightly more sophisticated than a remote control garage door opener.
While manufacturers and adherents of the "invisible" fencing devices claim many successes to using this method, the system cause very serious drawbacks relative to safety of the dog and possible trespassers. These dangers warrant careful consideration, since there may be heavy legal consequences should serious injury to passersby occur. There is also the danger that a frustrated, electronically confined aggressive dog may redirect or displace his anger and frustration and turn on his family.
Aggressive stray dogs or malicious people are free to attack or harass the electrically confined dog. The conditioned pain and frustration associated with the perimeter may also be associated with passersby, including children. If the "fenced" dog feels aggressive toward outsiders and they cross the property line, the result could be unfortunate for all parties concerned. Electric shock has also been shown to induce acute stress in dogs. And stress has many undesirable side effects, both psychological and physical, especially on their immune system.
Dog Collars: Pinch Collars, Shock Collars
Pinch Collar: Pinch collars have gained in popularity in the last few years Many owners think a pinch collar is the answer to all their dogand#39;s pulling problems They think they are gaining better control of their dogs, but I think it just makes an owner lazy They expect the pinch collar to do all the work for them Dogs should learn how to maneuver through commands and leash control and not throu.....More on Wholesale Dog Collars
The Risks Of Using Electric Fences In Your Yard
For stopping your dog from fence jumping, sometimes it is effective to erect an inner fence to interfere with the animaland#39;s approach to the barrier In some cases, an inner fence of only 30 inches has proved to be effective If the dog climbs the main barrier, an inward slanting overhang can be installed along the top of the wall You can save the expense of raising the wall by digging sunken garde.....More on Wholesale Dog Collars
Pinch Collars: Pinch Collars Are Not As Bad As They Appear
Pinch collars are made up of a series of metal links that pop on and off from each other, allowing you to determine the length of the collar Between these links is a small chain with a swivel ring to which you attach the leash The pinch collar comes in three different link sizes: small, medium, and large Pinch collars are sometimes referred to as prong collars Though either name is corre.....More on Wholesale Dog Collars
Training Collars: Learn The Truth About Using Training Collars
Training collars are sometimes referred to as choke collars, a name that is very misleading A training collar should never be used to choke a dog in an attempt to teach a behavior No one animal or human learns anything when being choked, except to fear and dislike the individual doing the choking The only time it should be advocated to allow a training collar to tighten and constrict .....More on Wholesale Dog Collars
Tips For The Dog Owner Who Is Loosing Their Eyesight (Part 1)
Losing oneand#39;s sight either permanently or temporarily or even having it decreased due to cataracts or other causes can cause you to rethink how to manage everyday care of your dog A dog, especially if he is a guide dog for the blind, will be your constant companion, but providing care for him may take some extra effort Following are some tips for people with vision problems from people who .....More on Wholesale Dog Collars
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