What kind of invisible underground electric fence is best for a full grown Alaskan Malamute?
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at
7:23 pm
sanno94 asked:
He is 7 years old and really needs to roam around. I have a massive yard but don’t want to put up a fence around the whole yard. If there is no fence available, what is best?
So, now I know not to use an electric fence. Isn’t the dog to old for obedience training? What would the best thing for him be? He loves our family very much, and we love him to pieces,but we are very busy and almost never home.
Tagged with: Alaskan Malamute • Dog Training • Obedience Training
Filed under: Dogs
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sussex electrics
any of them or large breed will work.
brighton electric
Malamute…born to run… underground fencing may not work when the dog is determained to run, the shock of the fence will not deter it..once past that obsticle……
brighton electric
None.
I’ve seen dogs become aggressive from being surprised by invisible fences.
I’ve seen dogs run out of the invisible fence and get shocked while running, then be afraid to run back in.
I’ve seen dogs who learn to tolerate the shock leaving the yard to get to where they want to go, but who won’t come back in past the line of IF.
I’ve seen dogs who were so terrified of the IF that they won’t leave the porch or refuse to go outside.
I’ve seen unleashed dogs torment dogs inside IF’s because those dogs aren’t wearing their collars and can come and go at will- the dog inside the fence is the only one who gets shocked by going over the fence line.
They’re all around a really bad idea for everyone but the people who sell IFs.
brighton electrician
for a mal??? underground electric fence is not going to work… also remember,, they don’t just miraculously work,, you need to train your dog how to use the electric fence… why not try obedience training and then long walks around the property with YOU… then maybe tie him out for an hour or so on a long run… dogs do no NEED to roam
brighton electrics
Obedience training isn’t going to keep him in the yard. I think you will have to opt for that fence or find a dog sitter.
sussex electrics
Malamutes love to dig I mean love it….as you may have already discovered over they years, lol! Malamutes dig for food when required, and digging is now a common way in which Malamutes deal with boredom. It is not uncommon to see a Malamute digging madly in pursuit of a mouse, mole, or gopher. Malamutes may also dig to escape a fenced yard, and have been known to dig escape tunnels underneath houses. This tendency to dig can be particularly frustrating to owners who maintain yards or gardens.
So I would recommend a fence that is installed way underground. An invisible fence would be great idea. This brand I posted a link to below has the design with you in mind, seeing that no fence is actually visible. You can call them and make an appt., they come to your house and make a consolation, and come back and install it if you want to. Its a great deal. I hope I was able to help you. Good Luck!