Do InvisibleFence brand controller units work with non-InvisibleFence brand collars?
I have an InvisibleFence brand controller unit, and would like to get a collar for it. The InvisibleFence brand stuff requires their techs come out to your house and do whatever it is that they do (at a significantly higher cost). If the controller unit works (tested and verified), will other brand collars work with it?
Edit: Some of the other brands do work with the InvisibleFence brand underground system, as long as the collar is also designed for the same type of system (the collar should be called something like ‘receiver collar’). The issue I’m running into, though, is that I don’t like the shock collars, in general. While not as restrictive or cruel as an 8m tether, according to the vets I’ve spoken to, I still find it needlessly cruel. So, I’m working with the landlord to allow me to install an above ground fence with a dig protection system. It’s going to be very expensive, but I’m hoping I can just increase the monthly payments some to make up for it. I’ve signed a long-term agreement anyway, so I’m here for a while.
This may be true for some breeds, but not for huskies. At the animal shelter, several people told me that they get many husky strays, because the dig under or hop over fences. They all, separately, recommended that I use an electric fence. Not believing them, and since I don’t like electric fences, I asked the vet, who said the same thing. I asked about a tall fence, but the vet urged me to get an electric fence. For other dog breeds, a fence is good enough. For huskies, a fence will not work long-term.
E: the vet also recommended a tether, since I don’t like electric fences. But I can’t bring myself to tether him. What if he gets wrapped up in something and gets hurt or killed? I won’t risk that.
Can I suggest you go to a different shelter? There is no way that an electric fence is better for dogs who escape frequently than an actual fence.
What you need to do is get an actual, tall, fence and maintain it. They sell hardware that you hammer into the ground to help prevent the dog from escaping - dig defender is the big brand name I think.
The electric fence is the “easy” way out that doesn’t actually solve the issue. My parents neighbor has an electric fence and quite frequently their neighbors dog ends up in their yard when he shouldn’t have been stopped by the fence. He’s a great dog and my parents enjoy him but still.
If you want to prevent the dog from escaping, you need to take the responsibility of the fence and maintaining it.
You can’t bring yourself to tether him but electrocution is just fine?? That makes no sense.
Huskies are escape artists, they will get out of nearly anything eventually if left to their own devices, including an electric fence, you need to supervise them. A fence with a top that leans in is the best method.