"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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LL Bean (and other companies) sell electric collars and remote control
zappers for hunters who need to get their dogs to pretend to be smart.
Much
cheaper than the invisible fence option.

And neither work very well without the unspoken secret of "TRAINING".
Buying an underground fence or zap collar and just using it without training
your dog in what you expect from him can lead to all sorts of behavior
problems including aggression. In addition, an underground fence does not
protect your dog from roaming dogs or idiot humans like a traditional fence
can, and should never ever be used as the sole containment for a dog that is
left outdoors unsupervised. Training collars are sophisticated training
devices used by professional trainers and dogs who are well beyond attaining
several companion dog obedience titles and not negative deterrent ones for
common household issues in my dog Spot. Used incorrectly by someone who
doesn't know how to train their dog in the first place or won't take the
time to do it properly, they are inhumane and can encourage entirely the
wrong behavior.

Our Humane Society does not endorse the use of either and we will not adopt
to anyone who has only an underground fence as a plan to contain their dog.
We DO recommend a simple electric wire fence as it's visible and easily
understood by your dog when learning boundaries. After a month of use, you
usually don't even have to turn it on again.