Kajtek Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Can anyone suggest a good electric fence for 2 labs living on a 2 acre block? The forum search seems to indicate that http://www.hiddenfence.com.au/ is a good option. Also, what are the dos and don'ts post installation? I've read that some dog training is required. Is that so? May I please have some info on that. Background: My friends bought and moved to a new property (well fenced!). The dogs have now taken to wandering/visiting neighbors when the family is away at work/school. They do not scale the fence but dig, dig, dig and go off to explore the new area. My friends will not consider installing a kennel so e-fencing seems like the best option atm. BTW, the dogs are very well loved and cared for and are inside/outside dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I bought a hotwire (electric fence) for my old 1 acre block. It worked a treat and both dogs learnt from one zap. It's currently in the garage so I will try and remember to look tomorrow for the brand. NB: this is like a cattle fence not an invisible boundary fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Pingg string from http://www.sureguard.com.au/ has worked a charm for jumping on/at the fence so I imagine it would work as well at ground level. I chose it as I don't believe dogs need the voltage of cattle tape. I've had good follow up service from them with a faulty transformer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Our dividing fence has a line along the bottom of the fence and a line along the top like bianca. Stops digging and jump attempts very well, a big priority here since we are right on the Princes Hwy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Be very, very careful if you are in NSW and install a fence not specifically intended for dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Many thanks for your advice and information. I have passed the info to my friends. Any other recommendations and suggestions are very appreciated here :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Friends in our village have the invisible fence one for their shepherd. It doesn't take long to train them. Are these friends rural? If they have farm fencing then I don't think they can use a ping string. Doesn't matter how well loved or looked after they are they are not safe getting out. What's the problem with a run if they stay when the family is home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 You can get a ping string set up installed at ground level in front of the fence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 It would be lovely if the dogs had a smaller separate area ..it could be quite large.. with proper secure fencing ..then they could appreciate time on the 2 acres with their family :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Depends if you want to take your chances with the RSPCA or not but a Thunderbird is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for the training suggestion. No, the property is within the Greater Sydney Area and all city restrictions apply there. The problem with a dog run is keen dislike to keeping their dogs in such a confined space. It's their opinion that I need to respect while trying to help with info on options. They have locked the dogs in the swimming pool area today and I will find out how that went tomorrow :-) Friends in our village have the invisible fence one for their shepherd. It doesn't take long to train them. Are these friends rural? If they have farm fencing then I don't think they can use a ping string. Doesn't matter how well loved or looked after they are they are not safe getting out. What's the problem with a run if they stay when the family is home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 If they are digging can they just lay wire flat on the ground along the fenceline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks Pers, kelpiecuddles and WreckitWhippet. Pers, The dogs dig rather than jumping the fence. I think e-fencing would be needed for the small area. They could pour a lot of concrete to prevent digging but I am not sure that is an option. Kelpiecuddles, Nope, conflicts/chances of dispute with the RSPCA are not an option for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 If they are digging can they just lay wire flat on the ground along the fenceline? That's a great idea!!! Thank you. I will share your suggestion with them tomorrow :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 A 'dog run ' can be a 1/4 acre! all secure ,so if anyone gets sick..or a dog needs its own space or something ..they know they have somewhere .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Alternatively, use a hot wire for a few weeks. That will be enough to teach the dogs. Then leave the wire up and remove the juice. It cannot be illegal to have a wire up if it isn't electrified. My dogs won't go near electric fence wire, hot or not. When it's installed near the ground to prevent digging it's not very conspicuous, and probably won't be reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just make sure they use something like a square aviary type mesh not cheap chicken wire, the cheap chicken wire warps and becomes a pain in the arse with the mower, etc whereas if you pin the square mesh down nicely it will sit flat on the ground and you can just mow straight over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thank you so much for your help. My friends bought e-fence solution suitable for the whole property (not sure what brand). Hopefully that's the end of the the Lab-Explorer activities. Fingers very crossed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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