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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eliminated major headaches - LOVE IT!!!, April 19, 2004
We own two dogs. In a matter of a few days, this radio fence eliminated some MAJOR dog owner headaches. Problem #1 - When properly motivated, our Border Collie could dig out of the yard in ten seconds flat. Problem #2 - Every chance he got, our Schnauzer loved to dart out the door or gate and run around the neighborhood (eliminating in neighboring yards). Problem #3 - When our dogs got out together, they would go wandering around - across busy roads. Problem #4 Excessive barking when our dogs would "race" the dogs next door up and down the fence. Obviously, when our dogs get out, they are putting themselves in danger, and irritating the neighbors. I often though it just wasn't worth it - just get rid of the dogs! We found this system and we were skeptical, but desperate. So we tried it out. I don't know if all dogs respond as quickly as ours did (the manual says it can take up to two weeks of consistent training). Our Schnauzer was completely contained the same day we put it in (he was already familiar with the warning beep because of a bark collar he used to wear). And he's very sensitive (and smart). We trained our Border Collie three days to familiarize her with the warning beep and what she should do when it sounds. All it took after that was a couple of "shocks" and she figured it out real quick! Some people might think the shocking is inhumane and cruel, but our Schnauzer (because of his previous experience with the bark collar) has never been shocked on this system and the Border Collie - only a couple of times. Anyone should agree that is better than containing them buy a rope or in the garage and definitely better than them getting hit by a car. Installation was very easy. just plug it in and connect the wires after you run it around the property. The most labor intesive part was burying the wire (only a couple of inches deep) We contained a one acre property along a chain link fence and around an unfenced front yard. We now can leave gates and doors open and our dogs can "hang out" with us in the front yard. WE LOVE IT!! Our dogs changed from 90% headache to 90% pleasure. Definitly worth it!!
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