Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-15 Thread Jewel
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-15 Thread Joe Plummer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Hi Lenny, The fence I have has an adjustment that determines how far from the fence the dog will begin to get a shock. If I remember correctly, this can be set to 30 or 40 feet. If it were set

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-15 Thread Joe Plummer
, 2010 12:46 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Joy: If this is a guide, careful consideration is probably in order. I say this because guides do occasionally receive electgrical shocks in their working environment from things as varried

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-15 Thread Art Rizzino
have you thought of using a retractable leash with your guide dog in the open unfenced area. Art - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Dear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-15 Thread Blaine Deutscher
- From: Joe Plummer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 6:56 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Hi, if you are doing this for your Guide dog this is a bad idea. Let me tell you one reason and give a example. One- if you get your Guide dog

[BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably Both) one of these fences? I know the basics of how one functions but I don't know anyone who has one.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joe Plummer
...@tds.net -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Edward Przybylek
considerably. Hope this helps. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
over the fence before they can take him for walks. Good luck with this. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:29 am Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
care! - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Hi Joy, I have an invisible fence installed in my yard. I used it with my last dog for approximately 12

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Dear Bill, Thank you, those are definitely good points and I can't say I'd thought of them. I don't think they pose a problem (except for the dog potentially jumping the wire in spite of the shock, ... have no way to evaluate that as of yet since I don't yet have the dog), but insuring the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Lenny McHugh
: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably Both) one of these fences? I know the basics of how one functions but I don't

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Edward Przybylek
:29 am Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably Both) one of these fences? I know the basics

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Dear Joe, Thanks for the encouragement. Knowing that they are simple to install and that a specialist isn't required does make the possibility of my affording one more likely. I'm thinking ahead for when I get a new guide dog. It would be nice for my retired guide as well, but since she is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Thanks, ... good to know all sides, even the less than encouraging ones. Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Dear Ed, Thanks for noting that there are ways to handle dogs that think crossing is worthwhile! Really good to know! Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:36 am Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Dear Joe, Thanks for the encouragement. Knowing that they are simple to install

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
- From: Edward Przybylek przy5...@rochester.rr.com Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:53 am Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Hi Bill, Not to disaggree with you but there are ways to handle large dogs who aren't afraid of crossing the fence line and getting a shock

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi Joy, You can find electronic fences at Lowes and Home Depot but I don't recommend them. After looking at numerous fences on the Internet, I purchased a unit from Innotek. If I remember correctly, the fence cost $279.00. The thing I liked about their fences is they have several safety

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Edward Przybylek
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Joy, to add what Bill stated they do not always work. I have a friend who installs fencing. He put one of these in for someone. The dog would not go near the fence until one day. He bolted out of the house and crossed the fence. He quickly

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Edward Przybylek
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:37 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Dear Joe, Thanks for the encouragement. Knowing that they are simple to install and that a specialist isn't required does make

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Joy Cyr
Dear Ed and Bill, First, Ed thanks for the research info, ... much easier when you start with the right search terms and a company name to look for and compare alternatives too. Secondly, please don't worry I will indeed discuss the idea with a trainer, ... but there is no point in bringing it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Jerry Richer
My friend uses an invisible fence. The dog wears a special collar and if he goes to far away from the base unit he gets a shock. My friend says it doesn't hurt him, just enough to tell him to go back the other way. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread Art Rizzino
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used