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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.
The Dog Game Of Jumping (Part 2)
Jumping Through Hoops Does your dog have you jumping through hoops Well hereand#39;s your chance to get back at her The simplest hoop for your dog to jump through is a store bought hula hoop You can just hold it and have your dog jump through But if you want something a little closer to an agility tire jump, you can get a tire Depending on the size of your dog, you can use an old car tire or a.....More on Wide Leather Dog Collars
10 Tips To Help Keep Your Pets Acting Civil To Each Other
Put two or more people under the same roof, and tensions occasionally flare up If two people canand#39;t always keep the lid on emotional outbreaks, why should pets be expected to do so Naturally, your pets will have a spat periodically After all, they are often the only ones that know what circumstances brought it about If one animal appears to be in danger from another, breaking up the brawl may b.....More on Wide Leather 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 Wide Leather Dog Collars
Dog Collars: Leather Collars, Chain Collars
Leather Collar: If using a collar, It is advisable to use a round leather collar on puppies Nylon collars tend to slip off their necks and can tear at their hair If you are going to use a nylon collar then make sure itand#39;s at least an inch wide so it wonand#39;t grab at her hair, especially if you have a long haired puppy Make sure the collar is tight enough so your puppy canand#39;t slip out of it Th.....More on Wide Leather 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 Wide Leather Dog Collars
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