This weekend was Day 1 with the new wireless fence system.  I have been working with it for about a month playing with it's placement, the settings etc.

Put the collar on Wachter and let him run free in the back yard, only for him to jimmy the gate and take off.  I immediatly got in the car and started driving around the neighborhood almost in tears, kicking myself for being so stupid as to try that with him.  Only to get a call from my daughter  He was in the house in his Kennel.. he was sitting in a wooded area on the outside of the fence crying because he couldn't go any further.

I rushed home... hugged the kid for finding him, hugged the dog for coming home with her. (Kept the collar on)

Let him out of the cage, and decided I needed to work around the house, well I opened the door and genius decided to storm the door and break out.  So this time I finished emptying the trash into the dumpster and decided to wait to see what happened.  This time W surged the wireless border and came to a screeching (yelping) stop then ran back to me and came to a sit in front of me.  This time I praised him and opened the door for him.

Time 3.. doorbell rang, Friend who knew what issues I had been having came over for a little bit and I opened the door to let her in and said "Watch this!" then opened the door all the way.  I gave the command "Wachter go play" and he ran out the door ran into the front yard ran around her truck a couple of times ran into the back yard then came back into the house!  She stood there with her mouth hanging open. 

This morning, I left with him in the back yard giving kids instructions to bring him in when they get up!

I LOVE my new fence!!

Carrie

Carrie -  I am so glad the fence is working for you.  What a relief.

CL66 - Most give warning beeps within a certain distance from the boundary and then as they get a little closer it zaps them.

 I'm glad it is working out for you.  I almost went with an electric fence but decided against it because while it keeps your dog in, it doesn't keep other things out.  I live in the country and there are occasionally some predators that come by, not to mention some dogs that may decide to pick a fight with him.  So far he hasn't escaped the fence which is great.  I don't know what I'd do if he ever learned how to get out of it.

I've been thinking about an underground fence to go along with my 6' wooden privacy fence.  I am not comfortable leaving Cocoa in the back yard as there are several openings under the fence about 2-3".  I am afraid that if she notices the openings, she will dig just a little and escape.  I am not sure if GSP's are diggers, but I dont want to find out the hard way!  I may be able to trench a small ditch and install some wire fencing at the bottom of the fence OR just line the perimeter of my property with the underground fence.  That would give me double protection in the back yard and also give us some security while in the front yard as well. 

What type and brand is everyone using?  I am a DIY'er so no need to call a underground fence company!!

I like mine.  The only complaint that I have is that the "warning" tone occurs within less than a foot of the shock - wish that could be adjusted to about 2 feet.