Fencing
Do you have a fenced yard?
Why is that one of the first questions a breeder will ask when you inquire
about obtaining a dog?
Well first lets make sure everyone understands the need and concerns that
lead to that question.

Scenario #1: 'UnLucky The Dog'  Many calls come in from distraught owners
looking to replace their beloved pet who just got hit by a car. Worse yet,
most say they have no intentions of adding fencing to their property for the
benefit of the new puppy or dog they are seeking. History has proven that
the sale of a puppy or dog to these perspective owners is a virtual death
sentence. It may take a while, but it will happen.

Scenario #2: 'Those Awful Neighbors' These calls are about how the 'Bully'
of the neighborhood (Rottweiler, Pit Bull, etc.) came into their yard and
attacked and killed poor Sheltie when he was just minding his own business.
Often these Bullies can make quick work of a smaller breed and the deed is
done before the owner even has a chance to respond.

Scenario #3: 'Lady and The Tramp' A owner says " I just let her out for a
minute to go potty and before I knew it, that darn neighbor dog got her.
Now what am I suppose to do with all these mixed breed puppies that I
can't even give away? I can't bear the thought of these cute little things
being put to sleep, but I can't keep them all!" And she is a lucky one, as
Lady did not have any complications having the puppies. Alot can happen to
run up the vet bill when you have puppies. Complications can even mean
loosing your beloved Lady.

So can you understand why caring breeders who have invested so much time
and energy into creating a sweet, healthy and well socialized puppy or dog
will refuse to place a puppy or dog into a home without fencing?

We are the Masters and we have a responsibility to protect those in our
charge who cannot protect themselves. That is what being a responsible dog
owner means.

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A REAL FENCE!

There are many problems with  Invisible or Radio fences. Basically they are
NOT reliable. Corporate marketing does not always tell the whole story.
Many people have discovered this the expensive and hard way. Learn from
their mistakes, have a chain link or wooden fence, something that creates a
true PHYSICAL barrier.

Remember when thinking of fencing, it is more for PROTECTION than it is
for containment.