Pet - Electric fence

chipj29 · 03-11-2014, 01:09 PM

If you do decide to get the wired electric fence, I would suggest doing it yourself. To have one professionally installed can cost big $$. I have over an acre, and did mine myself. I rented a machine from Taylor Rental that makes laying the wire real easy. It basically cuts a slit, and lays the wire down in there. I did have to cut into the driveway, but I bought a diamond asphalt cutting blade at Home Depot for $10 and did it. As someone said upthread, if you need to run a wire across an area where you will let the dogs go, just criss-cross the wire and it cancels itself. I paid about $150 for the Pet Safe kit, bought extra wire for about $30 for the spool. And the machine rental was less than $50 for a half day rental.
Make sure you plan ahead. Make a diagram of your house/yard, plan where you are going to plug in the receiver. Once you do that you can measure the distance around the area you want to cover so you make sure you get enough wire.

nhboat61 · 03-11-2014, 02:22 PM

Some great ideas and solutions. We will be exploring all of them.

Sadly, Taco passed yesterday.

tis · 03-11-2014, 03:58 PM

Just be careful of the electric fences. I know a few people whose dogs have escaped through their boundary fence after years of not doing so and getting killed. I would never trust them 100%.

pcmc · 03-11-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nhboat61

Some great ideas and solutions. We will be exploring all of them.

Sadly, Taco passed yesterday.

Sorry to hear about Taco!

Dad sold the C * C · 03-12-2014, 06:11 AM

NHboat61, I'm sorry to hear of Taco's passing

Misha888 · 05-27-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nhboat61

Some great ideas and solutions. We will be exploring all of them.

Sadly, Taco passed yesterday.

Sorry to read that your dog passed away. ƸӜƷ

lobstadanca · 06-06-2014, 09:39 PM

I've enjoyed reading this discussion thread. We recently purchased a wireless system for 2 dogs. One is a golden retriever, the other a 45 lb. alpha female mix breed. The golden immediately picked up on the flags and is very skiddish to come even close to them, while the other could care less about the flags despite being zapped a couple of times. We're not sure how best to train them. Also, we'd love the golden to go in the water (with permission) and not sure how to allow that with this system. The other one hates the water. Your advice is appreciated. Thank you.

Merrymeeting · 03-12-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

If you do decide to get the wired electric fence, I would suggest doing it yourself. To have one professionally installed can cost big $$.

I would second this. They are actually very simple to set up. One more point I would add. If you are running the wire(s) through wooded areas where there is little to no foot traffic, there is no need to bury the wire. Just place it on the ground and after 1 or 2 Autumns, the leaf fall will bury it for you.

PS: Sorry to hear about Taco

T.H.E. Binz · 03-13-2014, 01:50 PM

My installer put the wire in 3/4" garden hose around the dock area to complete the circuit. Works fine, but you have to remember to turn off the system when you take the dog out in the boat!

dpg · 03-14-2014, 12:13 PM

Watch it, if you aren't careful, the pro may cut the asphalt on your driveway to drop wire if you don't specifically say "no".

I'm not sure I understand this. I have an electric fence in Mass and it does go across the driveway. If you don't the dog will just walk out. The (small) cut was filled and never been an issue you don't even know it was done. The system is about 10 years old now. Do have to remember to take the collar off though if your dog goes in the car with you........oops........

uschisk · 03-22-2014, 06:15 PM

We are on an island, and bought a petsafe one and installed it ourselves. We bought a large spool of heavier duty wire, and basically other than the paths we use (where we buried it) we laid it down and let the leaves etc cover it up. It goes out past the dock - it is deep where it is, and doesn't seem to bother the dogs any when we pull up.
Our only issue, since we did not bury it, is it has gotten blasted by lightening!

chipj29 · 03-24-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by uschisk

We are on an island, and bought a petsafe one and installed it ourselves. We bought a large spool of heavier duty wire, and basically other than the paths we use (where we buried it) we laid it down and let the leaves etc cover it up. It goes out past the dock - it is deep where it is, and doesn't seem to bother the dogs any when we pull up.
Our only issue, since we did not bury it, is it has gotten blasted by lightening!

Did you install the recommended grounding rod?

Cow Man · 03-29-2014, 04:25 PM

I had problems with the wired dog fence and went with a wireless one at my primary house and love it. When it’s time to go to the lake we just take the unit with us and plug it in. You can place the transmitter anywhere you wish and adjust the radius of coverage from that point. Other benefits include knowing how far from the transmitter the dog is and that if the dog does run out of the fence coverage area they can get back in without being corrected.

beagle · 03-30-2014, 07:23 AM

fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

Winnisquamguy · 03-30-2014, 08:25 AM

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fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

The brand of wireless we have is Petsafe. It works really good. Just got the puppy using it this week. http://www.petco.com/product/6533/Pe...tsafeBrandShop

nhboat61 · 04-01-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

The brand of wireless we have is Petsafe. It works really good. Just got the puppy using it this week. http://www.petco.com/product/6533/Pe...tsafeBrandShop

We picked up the wireless system as well. Easy to install and is portable. Which is good 'cause we just bought a condo in CT and we can use it there as well.

BroadHopper · 04-01-2014, 03:04 PM

My ex neighbor on the lake almost had his arm chewed of when a pit bull charged another neighbor's electric fence. It didn't work. The police had to get a court order for a 8 ft high fence to retain the dog as the dog owner refused to use to use anything but the electric fence.

SIKSUKR · 04-02-2014, 01:30 PM

If the pitbull didn't have a collar for that fence he won't get zapped.Maybe I'm misunderstanding you.

BroadHopper · 04-02-2014, 03:26 PM

The pitbull had a collar. Not sure how they work but the collar aggravated the pitbull and made the dog worst!

SIKSUKR · 04-03-2014, 08:07 AM

That collar usually aggravates me also. I try not wear it at the lake.

dpg · 04-07-2014, 06:20 AM

The collars come with a sensitivity setting, it can be "turned up" if the dog keeps crossing. Although some may no matter what a well trained dog in the systems use typically shouldn't cross. I wouldn't exactly tease a pissed Pit Bull on the other side of it but just sayin...

codeman671 · 05-19-2014, 03:08 PM

Has anyone tried the GPS based containment system by Invisible Fence? We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field, but the gps based system they offer is all based on mapping.

Looks interesting, just not sure if it is more gimmick than anything.

Merrymeeting · 05-19-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field.

Sorry, don't know about the GPS system, but I'm curious about the comment above.

I had a 6 acre lot prior to moving to the lakes full time. You can buy 14 gauge wire in spools that would more than cover the perimeter of your lot for less than $75. I ran 1600' of wire and the standard pet fence, wired system worked fine for us.

The expense you reference may be for others to install/bury. But in my experience, you only need to bury the cable in key locations. If most of it will be in non-traveled/forested areas, just place it on the ground and 2 seasons of leaf fall will bury it.

03-11-2014, 01:09 PM	#1
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	If you do decide to get the wired electric fence, I would suggest doing it yourself. To have one professionally installed can cost big $$. I have over an acre, and did mine myself. I rented a machine from Taylor Rental that makes laying the wire real easy. It basically cuts a slit, and lays the wire down in there. I did have to cut into the driveway, but I bought a diamond asphalt cutting blade at Home Depot for $10 and did it. As someone said upthread, if you need to run a wire across an area where you will let the dogs go, just criss-cross the wire and it cancels itself. I paid about $150 for the Pet Safe kit, bought extra wire for about $30 for the spool. And the machine rental was less than $50 for a half day rental. Make sure you plan ahead. Make a diagram of your house/yard, plan where you are going to plug in the receiver. Once you do that you can measure the distance around the area you want to cover so you make sure you get enough wire. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

03-11-2014, 02:22 PM	#2
nhboat61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wakefield NH Posts: 117 Thanks: 52 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks everyone Some great ideas and solutions. We will be exploring all of them. Sadly, Taco passed yesterday.

06-06-2014, 09:39 PM	#7
lobstadanca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Smith Point West Alton Posts: 74 Thanks: 79 Thanked 44 Times in 10 Posts	Wireless System - 2 dogs I've enjoyed reading this discussion thread. We recently purchased a wireless system for 2 dogs. One is a golden retriever, the other a 45 lb. alpha female mix breed. The golden immediately picked up on the flags and is very skiddish to come even close to them, while the other could care less about the flags despite being zapped a couple of times. We're not sure how best to train them. Also, we'd love the golden to go in the water (with permission) and not sure how to allow that with this system. The other one hates the water. Your advice is appreciated. Thank you.

03-13-2014, 01:50 PM	#9
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Invisible Fence My installer put the wire in 3/4" garden hose around the dock area to complete the circuit. Works fine, but you have to remember to turn off the system when you take the dog out in the boat!

03-30-2014, 07:23 AM	#14
beagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 176 Thanks: 187 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	What brand of wireless fence do you have, Cowman? It sounds like it would be the perfect set-up for the lake. Thanks

03-11-2014, 03:58 PM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Just be careful of the electric fences. I know a few people whose dogs have escaped through their boundary fence after years of not doing so and getting killed. I would never trust them 100%.

03-12-2014, 06:11 AM	#5
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	NHboat61, I'm sorry to hear of Taco's passing

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03-14-2014, 12:13 PM	#10
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	Watch it, if you aren't careful, the pro may cut the asphalt on your driveway to drop wire if you don't specifically say "no". I'm not sure I understand this. I have an electric fence in Mass and it does go across the driveway. If you don't the dog will just walk out. The (small) cut was filled and never been an issue you don't even know it was done. The system is about 10 years old now. Do have to remember to take the collar off though if your dog goes in the car with you........oops........

03-22-2014, 06:15 PM	#11
uschisk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH and Mark Island Posts: 64 Thanks: 37 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	We are on an island, and bought a petsafe one and installed it ourselves. We bought a large spool of heavier duty wire, and basically other than the paths we use (where we buried it) we laid it down and let the leaves etc cover it up. It goes out past the dock - it is deep where it is, and doesn't seem to bother the dogs any when we pull up. Our only issue, since we did not bury it, is it has gotten blasted by lightening!

03-29-2014, 04:25 PM	#13
Cow Man Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cow Island / Holderness, NH Posts: 46 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	I had problems with the wired dog fence and went with a wireless one at my primary house and love it. When it’s time to go to the lake we just take the unit with us and plug it in. You can place the transmitter anywhere you wish and adjust the radius of coverage from that point. Other benefits include knowing how far from the transmitter the dog is and that if the dog does run out of the fence coverage area they can get back in without being corrected.

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04-01-2014, 03:04 PM	#17
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Not sure if they really work My ex neighbor on the lake almost had his arm chewed of when a pit bull charged another neighbor's electric fence. It didn't work. The police had to get a court order for a 8 ft high fence to retain the dog as the dog owner refused to use to use anything but the electric fence. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-02-2014, 01:30 PM	#18
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	If the pitbull didn't have a collar for that fence he won't get zapped.Maybe I'm misunderstanding you. __________________ SIKSUKR

04-02-2014, 03:26 PM	#19
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Collar The pitbull had a collar. Not sure how they work but the collar aggravated the pitbull and made the dog worst! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-03-2014, 08:07 AM	#20
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	That collar usually aggravates me also. I try not wear it at the lake. __________________ SIKSUKR

04-07-2014, 06:20 AM	#21
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	The collars come with a sensitivity setting, it can be "turned up" if the dog keeps crossing. Although some may no matter what a well trained dog in the systems use typically shouldn't cross. I wouldn't exactly tease a pissed Pit Bull on the other side of it but just sayin...

05-19-2014, 03:08 PM	#22
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,552 Thanks: 222 Thanked 836 Times in 505 Posts	Has anyone tried the GPS based containment system by Invisible Fence? We just bought a home with 12 acres and would like the dogs to have a large area to roam. It would cost a fortune to wire off a field, but the gps based system they offer is all based on mapping. Looks interesting, just not sure if it is more gimmick than anything.