Troubleshooting Invisible Fence - Page 3

I'm happy to report, I have the fence up and running! My best friend's hubby is an engineer and handyman, and brought over a current detecting tool that located the break. It was at one of the connectors. Apparently, I'd bitten a little too deeply into the wire with the pliers when stripping the coating, and the wire broke inside the connector.

I have also extended the fence to protect my rose bed, which required burying it in the lawn. As my fenceline is a real obstacle course (bushes in the way, a section with a patio right up against the fenceline where the wire can't be buried) putting it along the top of the picket fence was really the best solution. Also, the dogs love to dig in the perennial beds, which mean they will dig up the wire if I ever put them out without the collars on, or if the batteries run down. I saw no point in using the collars during the winter, and they did indeed dig up the wire in one spot, and chew a gap in it. I think my year old bitch must like the taste of copper...

Well bust my buttons, but I'm with Blitzen on this one. A professionally installed  e-fence by a reputable company takes away all the headaches. They have the  proper tools to find the breaks, and can fix them pronto. Of course the wire is safer under the ground from dogs, kids, vermin and assorted power tools. I might also add as well,  from lightning strikes. Our neighbors two doors down actually had a small house fire because of that.

Professional companies can also help with adjusting the units to increase set backs, pump up the juice and provide training if one so desires. Plus the automatic battery delivery is helpful to keep it all working seamlessly.

Not all dogs are candidates for such a fence, but for the ones that are, it is a wonderful tool that allows safe enjoyment of your yard or garden with or without your dog. Other animals  and their owners may have a problem if they cross the line, but our shepherd is definitely not the problem. 

I just wish the paper boy would develop a stronger arm, because he never throws the paper far enough for Mojo to get it all by himself!

You got gophers or GSD's, Sunsilver? You're going to hate me for telling you this - Blitz has NEVER dug a hole in any of my flowerbeds.  If he didn't try to bite strangers, he'd be the perfect GSD

 Sunsilver,

Just a thought on wire chewing: it seems there was a huge problem with rats liking to chew wires on Lexus's and  inside of McMansion's. Then it was divulged that the wire coating actually contains animal fat, and thus was attracting the vermin. No doubt fido can differentiate the same.

You're lucky, Blitz!  Three of m four GSD's have had a liking for digging, especially in nice, soft, freshly turned earth. It's guaranteed to make an avid gardener like myself tear their hair out! You no sooner get something planted than the dog digs it up!  Based on experience, they do tend to outgrow the habit, though.

Beetree, thank you for that tip! Laying the wire was a terrible headache, because my yard was too big for it to be done all in one day (given the many obstacles, and my no-longer youthful bod!) No sooner did I turn my back than she'd find the portion that wasn't buried yet, or stapled yet, and chew it to pieces! She damaged the wire where it runs down the side of the house to the garage at least 3 times before I got the fence up and running, so she'd get a shock if she went near it! She also thought the wire spool was a WONDERFUL playtoy!  This is the same bitch that also ate half a black Kong, and all but the last 3 inches of one of my socks.  I swear, she's part goat!