We have an electric fence, will this work for keeping an english cocker spaniel in? We have a very large yard and we can’t put an actual fence all the way around so would this be a sufficiant way of keeping them in? The dog would only be out to play with us or go to the bathroom. he/she wouldn’t live outside.
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Answer by Martii
Has to be trained for that fence
{Diamonte}
I don’t know if that is the best solution… if the dog were to ram into the fence hard and somehow get tangled, it could be disastrous. Instead, just watch the dog whiles/he is out in the yard to make sure that s/he doesn’t get out ^_^
Caylee G
everyshock fence will work for everytype of dog thats what its made for you dont have to train it to use it, it will train itsself, that i swhat the whole point of it is
lorraine
thats what they are for but they have to be trained to use it
walking lady
It doesn’t matter if you actually have a cavalier, a havanese, or an english cocker – if the dog sees something it wants more than it’s afraid of the shock, it’s going to go through to get it. But it won’t take the shock a second time to come back.
An electric fence also won’t stop any loose neighborhood dogs from coming in and attacking any dog you might happen to have.
Samantha K
It depends on the dog. Some will run right through it and ignore the shock but then won’t come back inside it. It also won’t prevent other dogs or wild animals from coming in and fighting with your dog.
Can you fence off a smaller area of your yard? Even a smaller run space would be much safer and more effective for your dog than an electric fence.
Becky
I know of dogs that have been shocked and who no longer are willing to go out in the yard. A dog has no idea that you have hidden a wire underground & once they are shocked they fear going anywhere in the yard. You can create a huge behavioral problem with those fences. I would recommend a rope/leash & stake in the middle of the yard or near shade or attached to a dog house.