That is a problem for our farmer neighbors who have chickens running loose. The dog plays with them to death, then leaves the dead chickens around to rot.
In addition, our dog is fiercely aggressive with Panamanians and Indians who walk our farm road a couple of times a day. One little girl in particular is terrified of the dog. (This is a rescue dog that was severely abused by Indians and Panamanians when she was a small puppy)
Now, for theft deterrent, this is ideal and THIS WAS THE REASON we got her. However, our neighbors have reached the end of their rope and they demanded that we do something about her.
I agree with them. She is causing too many problems and we are not good neighbors with her running loose.
So, the solution...an electric fence to contain her.
Oh, this sounds so simple. Well, let me tell you, it has become such a huge problem that I have been loosing sleep over it.
And I am not happy.
The fence installation has dragged on over 3 months and two continents. We were told the parts for the fence were not available here so Yella had to wait until her return to the states last month to buy the energizer.
When she returned, I hooked it up. No work.
We troubleshooted it...had some friends who know this kind of thing troubleshoot it. Called people who have installed them.
Nothing.
We then went to David and discovered another store...and found the parts that "couldn't be found in Panama." This really pissed me off. We lost 2 months waiting for Yella to return to the states to buy the part.
I installed the new energized and...no work.
I spent the best part of 2 days trying to fix it. I now have over a week of troubleshooting and fixing with no results. And the money is mounting up.
No work.
We have to keep the dog on a chain or inside. This is a large, hyper active, outside dog. I feel bad when the dog is restricted on the chain and I don't like being inside with a demanding, active young dog. Plus my dog allergies are slowly getting worse.
I am so frustrated I could scream!
And I am loosing sleep over it. I am not happy.
And, there is no solution in sight.
Shit, do you need a PhD to install one of these fences?
I think so.
5 comments:
It may seem sad or impossible, but I'd say, get another dog - a very young one you can train both to guard and to behave and even to like the kids! The neighbors will notice immediately- they'll probably throw a party for you! In a short time you won't remember this dog and will have all your attention on the new one. I know people who've had to do this... it's tough but always works out for the best. Plus, you can get around to electric fence "whenever" - the Panama way!
bad thing about electric fences is that they don't work on people... about the pup - This dog may not be your partner, Tom, and that is okay, and nobody's fault. We have to live in harmony with our dogs or it just doesn't work - eventually the frustration of trying to make a bad relationship work can lead to abuse of the dog -like neglect, ignoring, cheating-on (no wait - that's people relationship) chaining down or tiny space confinement - even beating, with some, and that is what You are trying to rescue him from!. In any case, choosing a dog is best by who resonates with us, and should not be rushed. so, I agree that Bill's suggestion may be appropriate on this, for both yours and the dog's sake. by the way. don't underestimate a mellow dog's ability to be protective. people often mistake gentleness for weakness or naivety (in both people and dogs).
Love, Darshan
The type of fence we are installing is a "cow wire" or true electric fence that will shock who or what ever hits the fence. (Not the Invisible dog fence) People here use them for theft security also.
We are having a pro re-install the fence. He came out yesterday and troubleshooted the fence and found a myriad of shorts and inadequacies in the fence wire.
Plus, we love the dog. It would be hard to get rid of her so we will give this one more try.
Great. then this Heart is with the pup coming into Harmony with You. Thanks for the extra try from Lovingness. Darshan
maybe if you beat the dog it wont be so predigest.
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