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Old 11-09-2012, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Joaniesmom View Post
I just had Dog Watch install an invisible fence along the back of our golf-course-backing CYV. (No wall there, just a low picket fence.)They arrived quickly and did a very nice job. You would never have know they had been here. I was amazed at how quickly my tiny dog adjusted to the fence. It only took about three days and she never got "tingled." All it took was the audible signal and she stopped. We never let her out unsupervised, but it is nice to be able to take my eyes off her for a few minutes. I was very nervous about this whole thing, but now I'm a believer.
I'm so glad that you and your little dog had a positive experience with Dogwatch. I was also very nervous when I considered an invisible fence. I actually tried the unit on my wrist before I put it on the dogs. It was a surprise "tingle" as opposed to a horrible punishment.

The training is so important! Yes, there are units you can purchase cheaper. But the training is designed to prevent them from ever needing a correction. I fear that the cheaper versions rely on shocking the dog into submission. I hope I'm wrong.
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