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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Zappy Collar #2

I brought Savage's Petsafe wireless fence system along on vacation to Texas with us, planning to use it around our campsite. What I didn't plan on was having to search for replacement batteries because I left the receiver collar turned on, so we never got to try it out while we were gone. In any case, on the way back home, both the collar and the transmitter unit got stolen right out of the back of my truck.
Contrary to what I expected, Savage began pushing his boundaries right away when we got back to the house, and I ended up having to order another wireless fence system ($270). Today I set up the system and put up the tiny boundary flags around the perimeter. (I spray-painted the flags bright orange because they are so small and easy to miss.) When I took Savvy out to introduce him to his new boundaries I lured him around near the "forbidden zone" with pieces of hot dogs, but once he heard the beep of the collar, he retreated back to the porch, and refused to follow me anywhere in the yard.
When we got the first wireless fence it took my boy some time to get used to where he was and was not allowed to go, so I know I just have to be patient and let him figure it out. But it still makes me sad to see him frightened. I hope it doesn't take him too long...

2 Comments:

  1. Lisa said...
    I always wondered how well those worked for danes. We just installed a huge fence behind the house for #2 and #1 to have room to play. At our vacation cabin that we are building we may seek other options!
    Unknown said...
    Lisa~
    You can check out my original post on the Petsafe Wireless Fence system here. I was very impressed with it the first time, so I'm sure this time it will work out, too.

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