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Old 12-09-2023, 07:59 AM
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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.
If a dog comes into a German Shepherd's yard to do its business, it will learn not to do that pretty quickly, it's that the objective?
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Old 12-09-2023, 08:01 AM
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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.
They can be off leash if fenced.
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Old 12-09-2023, 08:06 AM
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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!
Another thought: be sure to check on the cost and availability of homeowners insurance. Some insurers will not write a policy for people with what are grouped as aggressive dogs. (Rottweilers, pit bulls, Doberman, huskies, etc.)
 
Old 12-09-2023, 08:10 AM
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Have you considered a courtyard villa or veranda… Fully fenced in backyard, because you know our life is all about our dogs! We bought a courtyard villa and have a doggie door and it works out great!
 
Old 12-09-2023, 08:35 AM
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It's all good until your neighbors put up these fences also and all the dogs are barking at each other all day.
 
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We love our underground fence for our large doodle. He spends a big part of his day outside except when it’s too hot. Never had any complaints from the neighbors either. He is friendly to the other dogs that come into our yard and they do come.
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We love our underground fence for our large doodle. He spends a big part of his day outside except when it’s too hot. Never had any complaints from the neighbors either. He is friendly to the other dogs that come into our yard and they do come.
Until one of Morgan and Morgan’s client’s walks into your yard, instigates your pup into a bite on the hand.
 
Old 12-09-2023, 09:08 AM
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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.
Off leash does not apply to the dog owners yard. Only to public property, sidewalks, streets, etc.

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Old 12-09-2023, 09:09 AM
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Until one of Morgan and Morgan’s client’s walks into your yard, instigates your pup into a bite on the hand.
Do you mean trespasses on private property and harasses my pet? The video ought to help resolve any issues.
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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.
You are exactly right.
 
Old 12-09-2023, 10:41 AM
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Interesting that so many are assuming an invisible fence means dog will be left out unattended. We had an invisible fence up North around 1.5 acres and never let our dog out unattended. It’s nice to be able to watch from the porch rather than having to leash walk them every time they need to go out. Especially in bad weather. Also nice for play time with ball or frisbee.
 
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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.
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Off leash does not apply to the dog owners yard. Only to public property, sidewalks, streets, etc.
Different towns/counties have different regulations as to what constitutes a "leash", The Villages don't regulate that, except on their property. Generally all dogs must have an actual "physical leash" if they're not on the owner's personal property.

That said, I have a Golden Retriever that's at a dog park every day and the only time he's allow out in my yard is under direct supervision to do his duty.

The Villages is not suburbia and an owner of a dog has to realize, that dog is going to be primarily an indoor dog. Electric fences are perfectly reasonable in a rural or semi-rural area (I have one around my 2 acres), but in what is essentially an urban area like The Villages, it's just not going to do the job and the owner is asking for trouble in my opinion, especially with a German Shepard.
 
Old 12-09-2023, 08:49 PM
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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.
I tried to help a guy install one of the wireless systems in NC. They do not offer a way to control the shape of the bondaries. It basically puts out a signal that is pretty much a circle. This system was out in the country with plenty of room to work. With the very small lots in the Villages I doubt this would be a great option. I much prefer the buried wire system. Our system is only a couple inches deep. I'm not sure if you can go deeper to avoid being hit with an aerator. Good luck and give the pup a pat on the head from us!
 
Old 12-09-2023, 09:53 PM
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Interesting that so many are assuming an invisible fence means dog will be left out unattended. We had an invisible fence up North around 1.5 acres and never let our dog out unattended. It’s nice to be able to watch from the porch rather than having to leash walk them every time they need to go out. Especially in bad weather. Also nice for play time with ball or frisbee.
Seen it over and over. Owner steps back in for a moment, gets distracted,and doesn't check of the dog for a few minutes or an hour. Also, while gardening, dog is present but owner absorbed by their activity and dog is left to it's own devices. One moment dog is there, then gone.
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Old 12-10-2023, 06:11 AM
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