[JohnnaD]

Good morning,
My husband and I are planning a move to the villages as so many are. We have a very well behaved German shepherd and she is currently trained to an underground electric fence. Just wondering if there are any rules against installing one in the villages. It is totally underground so not noticeable at all.
Thanks for any input!

[laboutj]

We have a German Shepherd as well but do not have an underground fence (we do at our house up north). No rules against them, just be aware that between landscapers doing edging and the occasional lawn aerating you will get breaks in the line that will have to be repaired.

[JohnnaD]

Originally Posted by laboutj

We have a German Shepherd as well but do not have an underground fence (we do at our house up north). No rules against them, just be aware that between landscapers doing edging and the occasional lawn aerating you will get breaks in the line that will have to be repaired.

That’s a good point I never thought of that. I’ve been looking into one of those halo collars where you can set your own fence wirelessly and maybe I’d have to go that route.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JohnnaD

That’s a good point I never thought of that. I’ve been looking into one of those halo collars where you can set your own fence wirelessly and maybe I’d have to go that route.

Another thought for your consideration. If a dog, large or small, is not under any obvious restraint it is conceivable it could startle one of the many folks that may walk by and cause them to stumble or fall, causing injury. There are, throughout the community, any number of folks, some with their own dogs, some not, out walking at various times. Your dog may be fine under normal circumstances, but when seeing another dog or person approaching may run forward. Dogs may react defensive or aggressive depending on how they see the approach of your dog. People unaware may be startled by an unknown dog running toward them.
Just something to think about.

PS. The underground fence may keep your dog in, but it won't keep dog walkers or their dogs, or other animals, of which there are many, out of your yard.

[Dond1959]

The above posts make very good points. It also gets very hot here in the summer so leaving the dog outside is not practical in the heat. If you have not already bought a home you may want to look at homes with fences in the back (verandas or courtyard villas) to avoid some of the issues stated.

[Two Bills]

It will not stop 'critters' and other dogs crossing onto your dogs territory.
There are many dog owners who consider others peoples yards as 'Dog Parks' and public peeing and pooping grounds.
Plus I have seen a few off leash, because they are "Lovely, Friendly, Fur Babies" and wouldn't harm a soul.
One of those lovely off leash curs nearly took a chunk out of my calf muscle on one evening walk!

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

It will not stop 'critters' and other dogs crossing onto your dogs territory.
There are many dog owners who consider others peoples yards as 'Dog Parks' and public peeing and pooping grounds.
Plus I have seen a few off leash, because they are "Lovely, Friendly, Fur Babies" and wouldn't harm a soul.
One of those lovely off leash curs nearly took a chunk out of my calf muscle on one evening walk!

Yep. Saw one the other day. On an executive golf course! Didn't seem aggressive but I had a one-wood handy just in case.

Good point also about the peeing and pooping. Your dog will be limited by the fence but other dogs aren't, and if one crosses the fence to do his/her business on your lawn (it does happen here) where your dog does his--well, he might not take too kindly to that. It is HIS territory after all.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

It will not stop 'critters' and other dogs crossing onto your dogs territory.
There are many dog owners who consider others peoples yards as 'Dog Parks' and public peeing and pooping grounds.
Plus I have seen a few off leash, because they are "Lovely, Friendly, Fur Babies" and wouldn't harm a soul.
One of those lovely off leash curs nearly took a chunk out of my calf muscle on one evening walk!

Thanks for the lead in.

KEEP OFF MY LAWN!

And have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by JohnnaD

Good morning,
My husband and I are planning a move to the villages as so many are. We have a very well behaved German shepherd and she is currently trained to an underground electric fence. Just wondering if there are any rules against installing one in the villages. It is totally underground so not noticeable at all.
Thanks for any input!

We had one installed because we used one up north. Invisible fence had dig safe come out and mark the yard even though they run the sensing wire just under the turf. After a week you can't tell it's there except for the training flags they use.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

PS. The underground fence may keep your dog in, but it won't keep dog walkers or their dogs, or other animals, of which there are many, out of your yard.

It wont keep gators out of the yard as well.
Not a god idea

We have a large dog too. Also, lots of sun and its hot - dogs won’t want to be outside too much.

[Bjeanj]

When our dog was alive (died a year ago), we had an invisible fence and only let her out the back, and we went with her. She never did jump the fence and we never had a problem from the lawn guy.

[bowlingal]

does not keep critters out, and there are a lot of critters here. And I'm not talking about squirrels either.....much bigger critters. If you buy a villa with a wall, be aware that cougars, bobcats, can jump that wall. Also, eagles can sweep down and pickup your baby and carry it away ( but not a german shepard), smaller dogs have disappeared.

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Yep. Saw one the other day. On an executive golf course! Didn't seem aggressive but I had a one-wood handy just in case.

Was the 1-Wood for the dog, or its owner?

[True Blue]

With the electric fence you would then plan to let your dog outside unattended and off-leash? We own a dog and my understanding is they have to be on-leash anytime they are outside. Plus, I would never let them out unattended for reasons already stated.

[schcheryl]

Originally Posted by JohnnaD

Good morning,
My husband and I are planning a move to the villages as so many are. We have a very well behaved German shepherd and she is currently trained to an underground electric fence. Just wondering if there are any rules against installing one in the villages. It is totally underground so not noticeable at all.
Thanks for any input!

We have an underground pet fence and it works great for our dogs here in the villages.