[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by True Blue

With the electric fence you would then plan to let your dog outside unattended and off-leash? We own a dog and my understanding is they have to be on-leash anytime they are outside. Plus, I would never let them out unattended for reasons already stated.

Yes, there is a leash law here. But in any case, I wouldn't leave my dog unattended. There are bobcats, coyotes, gators, black bear roaming. Also, I most certainly wouldn't wish for my dog to scare anyone walking by and cause them harm.

[Joecool]

Many houses have them down here. personally I would not get one if I lived on a pond. other than that you would be OK you're best bet is to get a veranda house that has a fully fenced in backyard again not on a pond as the backyard fence is only 3 foot and he could easily step over it LOL

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by True Blue

With the electric fence you would then plan to let your dog outside unattended and off-leash? We own a dog and my understanding is they have to be on-leash anytime they are outside. Plus, I would never let them out unattended for reasons already stated.

An invisible fence is considered an electronic leash and it is perfectly legal for them to be off leash on your property. But if they do get out, it is on you.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Until one of Morgan and Morgan’s client’s walks into your yard, instigates your pup into a bite on the hand.

For which it is unlikely even the ambulance chasing lawyers will take the case of a TRESPASSER who gets bitten. Some bottom feeders might, but good luck in court.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Joecool

Many houses have them down here. personally I would not get one if I lived on a pond. other than that you would be OK you're best bet is to get a veranda house that has a fully fenced in backyard again not on a pond as the backyard fence is only 3 foot and he could easily step over it LOL

Plus, 'Gators can climb higher walls and even trees!

[aholter]

We had two golden retrievers and had an invisible fence installed for them when we moved to The Villages eleven years ago. At that time, they were both puppies. When the fence was installed, the installer recommended making the fence in the shape of a figure 8, where our house would be in the middle. That way we could let the dog out the front door or the back door, but they would not pass between sections. This allowed us to watch over them more easily. We rarely let them out the front door.

Over the years we have had the cable cut twice – once when a neighbor was installing new grass between our houses where it isn't obvious where one lot ends and the other begins. Another when we were having some landscaping beds redone. Here locating where the cable approached the house was an issue. When you have construction done, the installer should be willing to come out and redo the flags – for a fee.

Later, we added a doggie door from the bird cage to the outside. That way we can let them out of the house, and they can pass in and out from the lanai to the yard – seeking the cooler floor or letting us know they want in by standing at the sliding door.

I know people do doggie doors from the house, but I am less inclined to do that because of the critters mentioned by others (We have gotten a snake or two in the lanai which I blame on the doggie door). We also once went house hunting to a house that had an absentee owner with a doggie door outside from their laundry room. The laundry room had two rat traps near the door. It kind of turned us off.

You’ve done the training before, so you understand the flag thing. You’ll have to do that training again here. When we trained our two puppies one was immediately good with the fence. The other was tempted early on by squirrels and sand hill cranes but got the idea. We lost our original female this past spring and had to train a new puppy. I had retained the flags and put them back out and walked the area with her. She learned in no time, and while we still don’t fully trust her, she has not tried to pass through.

My message is: (1) an invisible fence is fine, (2) give some thought to a doggie door – not into the house – but through your lanai, and (3) give thought to the figure eight shape for your invisible fence.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Dond1959

The above posts make very good points. It also gets very hot here in the summer so leaving the dog outside is not practical in the heat. If you have not already bought a home you may want to look at homes with fences in the back (verandas or courtyard villas) to avoid some of the issues stated.

Right. A Courtyard Villa solves the fence problem, and if you leave the lanai screen door open and the sliding glass door to the house closed, your dog will have a nice big relatively cool dog house where it can spend the day in the shade. My next door neighbor has a big dog. Fortunately, I only hear about one bark per month. That’s about right.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by laboutj

We have a German Shepherd as well but do not have an underground fence (we do at our house up north). No rules against them, just be aware that between landscapers doing edging and the occasional lawn aerating you will get breaks in the line that will have to be repaired.

So you’re trying to tell them nicely it could be costly!

[JGibson]

Do these fences need constant power?
If so what about an unexpected power outage unless you have a backup generator hooked up to it.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Do these fences need constant power?
If so what about an unexpected power outage unless you have a backup generator hooked up to it.

If I remember correctly, mine had a battery.

How many outages are you anticipating and for how long? I can think of one for an hour in the last three years.

The dog learns where the fence is and eventually doesn’t test it, they just honor it.

[DonH57]

Despite having the invisible fence I was either always outside with our Bailey or in the open garage. We never just let him out alone. Our neighbors knew we had one so when any one did their eration of their lawn I was there to flag any breaks so I could fix them after. pretty simple process to find and repair a break.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

The dog learns where the fence is and eventually doesn’t test it, they just honor it.

Usually that is the case. But, let me tell of my friend Max on the day we met. Max was about 3 to 4 yo large black lab. His owner had an electric fence put in so Max could roam the yard without his leash. Owner was occupied in the back yard while Max was chasing birds around the house. Max, in his excitement, somehow managed to get out. Max, now free, saw me working in my yard several houses away and thought he would come for an unscheduled play date. Max ran into me and leaped at the rope I was holding and bit my hand severely. Max was unknown to me at that time. I was good with dogs and realized he meant no harm, but still had managed to turn me into a bloody mess very quickly. When his owner finally arrived to claim him and saw me still dripping blood assumed a lawsuit was on its way. It wasn't, but could have been. By way of apology, Max (I'm sure he had help), made me a plate of chocolate chip cookies and we settled out of court and became good friends.
That is a true story. My suggestion is to always keep your cherished pet on a strong leash or inside an enclosure, or your story might not end happily.

[gail swanson]

Originally Posted by JohnnaD

Good morning,
My husband and I are planning a move to the villages as so many are. We have a very well behaved German shepherd and she is currently trained to an underground electric fence. Just wondering if there are any rules against installing one in the villages. It is totally underground so not noticeable at all.
Thanks for any input!

We have an underground fence for our dog. This is our second home in TV and had them at both homes over 17 years never an issue with the exception of keeping her from barking at passing dogs. Enjoy your new home

[vinnytalk]

Dogs aren't allow to be loose off a leash, so why need a underground fence?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by vinnytalk

Dogs aren't allow to be loose off a leash, so why need a underground fence?

If its on your property, a dog does not need to be on a leash.