[bcarlsen]

We put in an Invisible Fence when we adopted our Hanna. As we do not have a wooden/visible fence around our property but do have and use a grass lined 15x15 kennel. The breeder, from whom we adopted urged us to install the Invisible Fence. We did so with great results. We purchased directly from the company and they not only installed buyt also had 3 training sessions with us on the proper use and training methods. The training was always positive in nature and the dog was not allowed to receive a correction from the collar until well into the second week of training. Living on a country road with occasional vehicles zooming by, the ubiquitous snowmobiles and the neighborhood cats taunting the dogs, the Invisible Fence has saved us a lot of headache. Whether I am watching or not, "it" always works. It provides a warning tone and then within 10 seconds administers the correction. Hanna just hears me testing the collar (to be sure the batteries are working) and she heads to her safe place on the deck. My dog has a great prey drive and would love to chase cars, cats, motor cycles, snowmobiles and so on, but she can only do so in our yard. Running up and down the fence line, while respecting its boundaries, keeps her in shape (LOL!) and keeps her safe. I highly recommend it. The breeder I have worked with has also used e-collars for field trianing and has had great success. The dogs are not abused and she always has their full attention whether she has liver treats or not!

I recommend going to a seminar as mentioned above, or working with the Invisible Fence co. if installing a fence or working with a trainer that is familiar with e-collars and field training. Watch the trainer first, if you do not like they way they handle their dogs or do not like the way their dogs respond to them, find another trainer. A good trainer will make you want to teach your dogs to be like theirs-obedient, willing and content.

Warmly,
Barbara