Invisible Fence for a blind dog?

[lifelongtails]

I may be wrong about being concerned about this. I don't know much about dogs or about care for a blind dog. And I know very little about invisible fencing

Comments

[blitzava]

recommending prong collars is not a not humane thing....choke collars, they may just not be as informed....

I'm don't think an invisible fence is a good idea for a blind dog as it's likely to initiate a fear response (invisible fences are often not as adjustable as a training shock collar is...they tend to hurt) which could lead to running the wrong way or into things. A fence combined with maybe a vibration collar boundry might be a good idea though...maybe that's what they meant?

[mandasmom]

I think they are probably recommending invisible fence thinking that the clicks the collar gives off before reaching the fence would be a viable signal for the dog to know the boundary

[jenss1234]

This is what I was thinking, though I'm not sure. I don't have experience with blind dogs.

[guardiandragon]

From my understanding, a lot of invisible fences beep when the dog comes within range of the underground wires. The will continue to beep while the dog is in range. If they continue to approach, then it sends out the shock.

[jessthov2001]

Most of them do. But now switch this and have rescue recommending this fence for a deaf dog who can't hear the warning. Have seen that as well.

That said I don't recommend an invisible fence for ANY dog.

[kaelstra]

Yes, "invisible fences" shock the animals if they get too close to the underground wire.

I can't imagine why anyone would think that was a more humane ideal alternative than just using a fenced in area, or even a tie-out.

[borderdog]

Even on the highest setting it doesn't hurt.

[kaelstra]

It might not hurt you, but at the very best, it's still unpleasant to get shocked for any reason.

[krissykross]

I do believe invisible fencing does give shocks. I wouldn't ever use it. I would much rather put up a fence or a tie-out like shotie said.
And I would NEVER want to use a prong collar. Putting this:

[yen_sama]

So if the dog pulls, it gets jabbed in the neck at all angles? That's disgusting and whoever invented that thing is a sick person.

[kaelstra]

That's pretty much it in a nutshell, yes.

[penguinsane]

I know I'm coming into this late, but.

Prongs and choke chains are never, ever to be used on dogs who are pulling. They can severely damage their necks by doing this and unfortunately, a lot of dog owners see these as cheap no-pull collars and that is definitely not the case.

The appropriate use (I use this term lightly, I am not a fan of using chokes or prongs as training tools because I do not feel that training any animal through pain or discomfort is appropriate) is to place it high on the neck on a separate lead, "popping" it to grab a dog's attention. The prongs are designed to pinch the loose skin of a dog's neck, so it just is uncomfortable. Most collars come with rubber across the prong tips, but some people are dumb and remove them all. :(