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Comment on Top Ten Dog Training Books by Lita Sittre

Lita Sittre — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:44:07 +0000

Great posting, I favorited your site so I can visit again in the future, Thanks, Lita Sittre

Comment on Invisible Fences – Good or Bad? by joko

joko — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:40:12 +0000

I too am surprised at the comments on this forum. I am an advocate of invisible fences. What’s inhumane is the lack of positive training given to dogs moving to an invisisble fence containment system. You can’t just throw your dog out in the containment area and not expect bad results. I have had many dogs - methods of containment I used chained tied, fenced and invisible fence. After much success with invisible fence - I wouldn’t go back to the other method. Over past 6 years there hasn’t been unecessary shocking to our dog because he knows where the bounderies are and stops 3-6 before the boundry. In fact we test it on ourselves to ensure the battery is working. We have however had lightning short it out but not a problem, because our dog was trained on the boundaries and won’t cross them with or without his collar on.

Comment on the barking dog issue noted - my opinion is that dog would bark no matter what the containment method.

Comment on Invisible Fences – Good or Bad? by Sue

Sue — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:53:49 +0000

My sister had two Bouvier de Flandres and now a Golden Retriever. All three of these dogs were trained in a positive way on an Electric Fence. They were able to contain their dogs in their yard without fear of the dogs roaming their neighborhood. Those who say it doesn’t keep other animals out of the yard…they are correct. None of her dogs had any trouble with fence training and never exhibited fear issues or nervousness with people or trainers. I honestly believe that all dogs are different just as people are. Therefore the owner of their own dogs should make a determination about their puppy before they decide when and how to train the dog on the fence. She used the Invisible Fence company and has been very pleased! They will train your pet on the fence for you but you are a part of that training.

Comment on An Alternative to Cesar Millan? by MalamuteLuv

MalamuteLuv — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:08:06 +0000

WOW all I can say is so many people r so closed mined, almost eveyone on here can olny see there point. Jo and RB BOTH of you get over yourselfs. When it comes down to it your both right and your both wrong. You don’t use aggesive training on a dog who dosen’t need it, but if a dog is try to bit me or hurt me damn rights I will hold him/her down till there calm.
As for not looking at wolves in learning about dogs, I readly don’t understand that, don’t studys say that dogs r 95% wolf? So why wouldn’t we look at then?

Comment on Invisible Fences – Good or Bad? by Zelda

Zelda — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:18:41 +0000

Not enough has been written about the BAD behavior these fences produce. My neighbor has a working dog - sheltie/border collie and an electric fence. The dog was BRED to herd animals, children, whatever. The dog cannot get beyond its “allowed space” so it barks constantly when it is outside. The neighbors are up in arms over the noise. It is only a question of time before something BAD happens to the dog. It is not the dog’s fault. It is the people applying electronic boundaries to dogs BRED to roam and HERD. Anyone considering one of these fences needs to first understand the proclivities of the breed of dog and whether it is suitable for CONTAINMENT via electronic shock.

Comment on The Idle Dog Day Care in Ashland MA by Deb Muise

Deb Muise — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:28:33 +0000

The Idle Dog will reopen in Ashland, MA. Grand Opening Bash set for Saturday, Feb 13, from 1 to 5pm. Food, fun. All little dogs and owners welcome.

Comment on Angell’s Hikers: Tom and Atticus Finch by firewalker

firewalker — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:13:16 +0000

If Atticus has problems with his eyes why wouldn’t you buy him some “Doggles” or other protective eye gear? Our dog rides with me on my motorcycle and always wears “Doggles” to protect her eyes.

Comment on Boarding, Daycare, Kennels by Vic Anderson

Vic Anderson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:16:58 +0000

Hi Pam, you get a walker during lunch time.
Boston Happy Dogs is my company but there are a lot of others out there.

Comment on Get Listed by Rochelle O'Neal Thorpe

Rochelle O'Neal Thorpe — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:35:44 +0000

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Comment on Invisible Fences – Good or Bad? by dave

dave — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:56:08 +0000

The invisible fence was a big help to me and my dog. She was constantly chasing cars and I was unable to get her to stop. I wanted to put up a regular fence but it just cost too much. I knew that if I didn’t do something it would be only a matter of time before I found her dead in the road. I put in the fence, did the proper training, and have never looked back. After 3 years my dog is happy and safe. Most of the time I can even leave the collar off and she still stays in the yard.