Does any one have any advice on invisible fences. Our dog has managed to get out of our garden and we are wits ends on how to keep him in the garden when we go out.

Have seen them advertised any would like some advice if they have worked before I go and spend the money on one.

Sorry i cant help as a kennel would be the only option i would leave my dog in if i left the house.

I would be too worried that someone would steal him.

Dog theft doesn't just happen to dogs worth thousands,its pets that they can claim a reward from - or use as bait -

Mel

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never heard of them, mine stay in the house when i go out.

Never heard of them, can't you just put a normal fence up?

As far as I know, an 'invisable fence' is a wire that is usually buried on your boundary. Your dog wears a collar and when it tries to cross the boundary, it gets an electric shock. So basically, an electric shock collar to stop your pet escaping, but requiring no supervision like a 'normal' e-collar.

To the OP. In your position I would consider supervision when you ar ethere, and keeping the dog indoors when you are out. It is not safe for your dog to leave him in the garden alone when you are not at home.

I've just had a look around and seems you are right Jackson, none actually seem to say they give an electric shock but none say they don't either!

Yes, I've noticed they seem to cleverly leave that bit out.

Why not secure your garden properly with sunken fence pannels , or look into an outdoor run big enough to keep him in while your out and secure . alternatively try an indoor crate .

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I personally would steer clear of the 'invisible fence' thing. There have been instances of dogs getting into chase mode and running through them, and then not being able to get back into the garden when they have calmed down and realise they are getting a shock when attempting to return!!!

The manufacturers are pretty careful about using the word 'shock' in connection with any type of shock collar system. They often use words like tingle/tap or warning.

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