Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2280832)

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.

Originally Posted by True Blue (Post 2280969)

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.

Originally Posted by JohnnaD (Post 2280767)

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!

Originally Posted by Vleka (Post 2280987)

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.

Originally Posted by True Blue (Post 2280969)

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.

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2280988)

Until one of Morgan and Morgan’s client’s walks into your yard, instigates your pup into a bite on the hand.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2280824)

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.

Originally Posted by True Blue (Post 2280969)

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.

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2280989)

Off leash does not apply to the dog owners yard. Only to public property, sidewalks, streets, etc.

Originally Posted by JohnnaD (Post 2280777)

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.

Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2281012)

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.