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Re: [pyrnet] Re: AnnMarie
Hi
I usually do not come out of lurking on many occasions but for someone
considering invisible fencing on a pyr, I will. I have heard a few (very
few) say that it works, for my two boys it does not!! (Too hairy ??? just
too stubborn!!!) My older pyr (4yrs) has actually stood over top of the
wire with the fence and collar turned up full, looked back at me and then
walked right through it. He actually had the gall to look like he was
smiling. He then returned quite happily when I called him back (probably
the only time he's ever returned on a recall) When I first had it installed
it he acted like it was working (I wanted him to have space to run, but did
not want to have to put a 6 ft fence around 2 1/2 acres, so installed
invisible fencing. The people at invisible fencing said they had numerous
pyr people using their system, what they neglected to say was these pyr
owners like me will only use it if they're out with their dogs). But as
both of my boys have proved the fence is there, they know its there (they
don't like the noise from the collars, if anything will deter them this
will), but if they want to leave...well we all know our pyrs, they are a
determined lot when they put their minds to it!! My two cents, now I will
return to whense I came.
Heather, Shakespeare (I will walk anywhere I choose) and Mushu ( I will
follow Shakespeare anywhere)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sherri Artz" <SArtz@wiche.edu>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Re: AnnMarie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ghost Rider [mailto:kaiser4@gulftel.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 8:11 AM
> To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
> Subject: [pyrnet] Re: AnnMarie
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> FENCE: As for the fence, you may want to ask some of the others what
height
> fence they have. I've read that a Pyr can clear a five foot fence. I was
> going to build a 6 foot iron fence across the front of our home but became
> worried that if Bear decided to try and jump it he would "spear" himself.
> Now I'm wondering if I need to get a variance for an 8 foot fence. Any
> suggesions with this one from anyone????
>
>
> I have a question about fencing for pyrs. I have a four foot fence that
> actually gets as low as about 3 foot at one spot. I have a 6.5 month old
> pyr, Dumpling. She just starting standing up and listening to neighbors
> children play and I can tell she is thinking about joining them. The
> breeder she came from had a four foot fence and told she has never had a
> problem but her dogs are never out there until they bore. I never let
> Dumpling out there for long unless I am sitting in the window watching.
We
> have two jack russells who also are out with her. Anyway, I would like to
> reinforce the fence, especially at the low spot. My question is, would it
> best to combine my four foot fence with:
>
> 1) an electric wire (sheep wire)
> 2) an invisible fence system
> 3) a foot of lattice which would still only make the 3 ft section a 4 ft
> section.
>
> Also, is cruel for me to try to train her not to bark, especially when she
> is inside? I read somewhere in my pyr readings, that they can be trained
to
> give a warning bark and then if you ask them to hush they should.
>
> One more, any suggestion how to keep her off the kitchen counter? I don't
> keep any food there, but she keeps looking.
>
> Thanks,
> Sherri
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