dogs running through in-ground fence My two westies have figured out that taking a running start will minimize the zap of the inground fence. Now they take off whenever they feel like it. The Stubborn dog fence seems to zap only once. They have that system figured out.Does anyone have any suggestions? dogs running through in-ground fence My two westies have figured out that taking a running start will minimize the zap of the inground fence. Now they take off whenever they feel like it. The... » Read More dogs running through in-ground fence My two westies have figured out that taking a running start will minimize the zap of the inground fence. Now they take off whenever they feel like it. The Stubborn dog fence seems to zap only once. They have that system figured out.Does anyone have any suggestions? « Show Less
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Just out of curiosity, Kendall, did you have the boundary width on the transmitter set to its maximum? And how about the correction level on the collars? The Stubborn Dog containment system transmitter may be a bit less powerful than some of the other Petsafe transmitters. Maybe one solution ($ though) would be to get a more powerful transmitter that would allow for a wider boundary, and then to use the higher correction levels available on the collar.
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You need the PetSafe PIF-300-11 Wireless Pet Containment System designed for 180' diameter (360' circle). The errant dogs will get continuous zaps until they return if you use this one. They won't be so quick to leave using this one, and you should later be able to return to using your present ground fence. The alternative is one of the longer distance systems you can control with a hand held transmitter, and holding down the key when you see them take off.
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Nothing. Everything is in the kit. You attach it to your fence. Trust me. It works. My dog got zapped only 2 times. after a month we cut the power. Dog never climbed after that.
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We have a boxer mix and Catahoula in addition to other dogs. We fenced almost 5 acres with the SportDog 100, loved it, we have since moved. The boxers is the only one that would challenge or go through the fence after turning his collar up for a short time.....problem solved. For a better single get wire from Lowes, it is thicker and signal is much stronger. I liked the collar b/c it has the adjustments on it for 5 levels and works off a 9 volt. We lived on a Hwy, and surrounded on three sides by woods....never had a problem.
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All you have to do is buy a new stubborn transmiter and stubborn dog collar they work great for all dogs. I have 1 Sherpard and 2 blue heelers on my stubborn dog fence. I changed my fence from regular to stubborn dog and did not have to change the wiring at all.
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I don't know about the comparison, but I have my collars set high on my min pins. They stay in the boundaries except my male occasionally can run across when he's not thinking about it. I don't think the fence has enough time to respond or his collar bounces away from his neck when this happens. I love this system none the less.
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My fence use is shared with a german short hair, shi'tzu, and 2 medium haired cats. All were babes with they started. Oldest is now 11, youngest 3. They have been altered and all stay within the fence except 1 cat. Its instinct was to strong. It took 2 years but it somehow learned to jump over and eventually just run through the pain.
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That's kind of the idea of it - to keep dogs out of a circular area around the rock. It's won't work as a fence to keep dogs IN that circle, only out of it. How well it works as a fence to keep your dog out of the circle depends on your dog, whether he or she is already trained with an electric collar, and how much he or she cares about the beeps & small shocks. It won't work as well as a real solid fence, but my dog (who was already trained to our underground fence) gives the rock a wide berth, even if her toys get close to it. She'll wait as I go inside the circle and get the toys for her, because she does not like the shock and she knows how to avoid getting it.
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The audible beep only is a separate button so if your dog responds to that you don't need to use the "zap". I tried using the audible first, but my dog doesn't respond to it, though I think he just ignores it. The zap works. Just have to charge it often.
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I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs honor these free standing gates as if the were walls. no matter how excited they are to see who is on the other side of the gate. I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs... » Read More I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs honor these free standing gates as if the were walls. no matter how excited they are to see who is on the other side of the gate. « Show Less
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Yes, that is what I do. I run a bailing wire through it and wire it to a fence post. Keep up with it, they will disappear quickly in the beginning and slow down as you start weed out the critters.
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Whenever I first put it on my dog, I turn it to the lowest level and go up as needed. It doesn't show you what level its on, that's why I always start it over I initially. I have a 9lb poodle mutt, and the 2ND or 3rd setting works for him. It gives a warning beep before it actually 'shocks' him, that warning is usually all he needs to stop barking.
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I have it set to 1. I swear it seems to be getting the next door neighbors dog to my house. They are big dogs. Try it. Keep the box and return it if not. That was my plan but I kept mine.
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Did you put the flags up and train him on leash? Walk the perimeter every day a couple times a day for a couple weeks. The training will pay off. We went through the same issues with our Weimaraner. Do not use the shock feature to train. Use the audible signal. The dog does not recognize or "Respect" the fence if he is still bolting through it. Be patient!
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The only times we have actually pressed the trigger is when the dogs are outside barking. Once they hear it they freeze and get real quiet. But the only time a living person actually got zapped was when my son tried it on himself just to see how well it works. It seemed pretty effective to him!
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I believe so! Honestly, we have a husky, they are known for their escapist skills. When she has the collar on, she stays still in the safe area and doesn't even approach the restricted one. She used to climb or dig under the fence just to get out. Since we bought this fence over a year ago, we have never had to worry about her getting out again. And she truly got shocked only once, that was enough for her to remember what comes after the beep. Good luck!
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Honestly if your dogs are wanting to run they will take the 1 small zap and pasd right over that line. It was easy to install but my dogs would take right off. We then bought a collar with remote to train them amd all we had to use was the warning vibrate button when they got close to the line (that was after they were trained I wouldnt have to sit outside all the time with the remote)
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I have my set at our side fence entrance, where our dogs like to welcome "Dad" home after work. Yes, the dogs running up to the fence have set off the sensors. These are big shepherds, too.