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, Doug
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On Jan 22, 8:58*pm, "Bill Grey" wrote:
"Doug" wrote in message

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Following several attacks by foxes and invasions by the dog next door,
I have erected an electric fence around my pond. Visits from foxes
seemed to have ceased with the onset of winter. I don't know what
urban foxes do in the winter but the dog from next door is still a
nuisance and seems able to scrabble over even a very high fence.

I don't know yet if the fence will be effective but cats approach the
fence and seem able to sense the electrification. Anyone know if this
is so, can animals sense it?

Doug

Be careful, because, using an *"electric fence" to keep out a neighbour's
dog, or any other dog for that matter, may well be illegal in the UK.

We are not allowed to use "Electric Shock" training collars in Wales, as
these are deemed cruel and are illegal- the RSPCA have something to say
about this.

Electric, or electronic fences (usually installed underground) are used in
conjnction with a receiver on the dog collar. *I assume you reighbour
wouldn't agree to his dog wearing such a collar for your convenience.

The right approach would be to get your neighbour to train his dog
properly - I suspect this would not be easily achieved!

My neighbour says if the dog gets a shock it will serve him right. He
is as fed up about the dog getting over into my garden as I am and he
has raised the fence with boards but the dog can still climb over. At
least he won't damage my pond now. Apparently his children won't let
him get rid of the dog, much as he would like to.

BTW, my CCTV showed a fox getting a shock last night so it appears
they cannot sense the electricity from a distance. There were three
foxes last night so they are back again in force (groan!). Presumably
they will become even more active as Spring approaches?

Doug.

Suggest he puts up netting on aluminium poles on top of the fence.
Ideally bend them back to overhang his garden - this is the system we
use to keep our cat IN.
--
hugh