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Originally Posted by Polar Bear
I think electric fences are fine. A mild shock or two teaches the dog boundaries very quickly..without ever harming the dog.
Having said that, if you do not leave your dog unattended when in your yard...which you should never do...good training can accomplish the same thing as the ‘fence’. It takes commitment and absolutely consistency, but it is easier than you might imagine...and very satisfying and positive for the relationship between pet and owner(s).
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Very true. Despite having the invisible fence system we never let our dog out unattended mainly because predators can still come in to our yard. One of the things to remember is to keep track of when the battery in the collar receiver was changed.