[nagdu] shock collars and electric fences

[Jewel S.]

I would highly advise against these shock collars. They don't produce
a very high voltage, but would you want to be shocked suddenly? I
would think it could traumatize a dog, and I know some dogs that have
been traumatized by electric wires, an older version of shocke collars
used more for livestock now.

I don't think it's a good idea...



On 8/4/10, Lyn Gwizdak <linda.gwizdak at cox.net> wrote:
> Get a fence - don't use those collars!
>
> The "invisable fence" will NOT keep other dogs out.  If the electricity goes
> out or the thing stops working suddenly, your dog is loose to run all over
> the countryside. The shock could be very upsetting to your dog.
>
> JMO
>
> Lyn and Landon
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>> Hi. I have a friend who has a pet dog and is considering getting her a
>> shock
>> collar and an electric fence because she tends to run and not come back on
>> command. It got me thinking. What do you guys think about using an
>> electric
>> fence with a guide dog? Is it OK to use the electric fence if you have a
>> back yard to make sure the dog stays within his or her boundaries? Is it
>> safe to keep the regular collar on as well as the shock collar? I'm just
>> curious for if I ever get a house and the yard isn't fenced in. thanks in
>> advance.
>>
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