Recommendations for dog fencing?
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Topic: Recommendations for dog fencing?
Posted By: DaveandLeann
Subject: Recommendations for dog fencing?
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2019 at 5:24pm
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We would like any recommendations that you may have for dog fencing around the r-pod. We have three medium sized dogs and we would like to add secure fencing so that we can let them have access to the outside or inside. Thanks! ------------- Dave&Leann R-pod 179 Ford F-150 |
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Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2019 at 6:16pm
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We have only one dog, a 70 pound Lab and also have wondered about this. Unfortunately, there is no fence that will contain a poorly trained dog, and trailer camping is absolutely full to the brim with interesting things for a poorly trained dog to want to investigate. Obviously, the first step is to train the dog to stay around the trailer and to come when called. Our r-dome helps a lot, but there is just no substitute for close attention by the dog owner.
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Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 10 May 2019 at 5:59pm
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Just back from nice trip to the Mobile area, I want to expand on this a little. One of many advantages of the r-dome over an awning is that it is enclosed. We have taught our Lab to only enter or leave it if 'ordered', as in 'ok', same as at the front door of our house. Our Lab is very 'biddable' but recently when a rabbit darted past, her prey instinct kicked in and she chased it, right into the r-dome's wall. It held and it thereby maintained our rule that she isn't allowed 'out' unless ordered. I don't know of any practical fence that would have worked even half as well, because she can jump pretty high.
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 10 May 2019 at 6:17pm
Why don't you get some of the fencing that the goat herders use out west where they have goats roaming all over the place to eat up stuff that can burn. It's basically a nylon netting. It rolls up and they throw it into the back of the truck when they move the goats to the next site. It is about $126 for 164'.or $85 for 82'. It'll also keep other non-flying predators out of the enclosed area, like small children.  [You don't really have to turn on the electric part, at least after they've learned not to touch it.] http://www.premier1supplies.com/p/goat-sheep-9-42-6-electric-netting?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs8Gyw4yS4gIVA6vsCh0otgssEAQYASABEgIDR_D_BwE - https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/goat-sheep-9-42-6-electric-netting?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs8Gyw4yS4gIVA6vsCh0otgssEAQYASABEgIDR_D_BwE
------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 11 May 2019 at 4:52am
Sounds like loads of fun around the campground. Just leave the electric off until they're touching it and then - zap! The children I mean, not the poor innocent dog.  ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 May 2019 at 5:00pm
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We have one 80lb dog. On a campground he is secured by leash and halter when outside. Not sure what the benefit of a temp fence would be, but I'm not prepared to chance that. There is a liability issue here. Years ago I used to do livestock fencing. The test for a goat fence was throw a bucket of water at it, if the water goes thru so will a goat:) ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 11 May 2019 at 5:12pm
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mcarter, the suggestion of an electric fence was a joke, ergo the devil emoji. Of course, one would not really want to turn on electricity in such a fence where others could come into contact with it, children, adults, or the pets of others. It would indeed result in a possible injury claim, not to mention a violation of park rules. On the other hand, if you're out in the boondocks and have a bunch of goats with you, it would work really well.
 ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: DaveandLeann
Date Posted: 13 May 2019 at 7:43am
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Thanks, we would never leave our dogs unattended, I was just looking for some ideas to let them safely enjoy the outdoors with us. One of our dogs is great at making us feel guilty about leaving her inside while we are sitting outside :-). ------------- Dave&Leann R-pod 179 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 13 May 2019 at 9:16am
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collars and leashes and stake outs.
------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 13 May 2019 at 9:20am
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Dogs are experts at making their owners feel guilty about almost everything. No caring human being can look into their sad eyes and say no. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: BobbyPerez
Date Posted: 25 May 2019 at 2:02am
For me its really a great initiative to have a dog fencing in order to make them aware or I can say they get to know more clearly the outside world. ------------- Bobby B Perez |
Posted By: mdballou
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2019 at 2:49am
| We were looking at a Yaheetech fence on Amazon. May not be big enough for you. Looks like you could get 2 and put them together, but depends if your dog would stay in or try to get out. Think if they wanted out, they would get out. |
Posted By: beardman
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2019 at 6:15pm
Who said anything about turning it off? I want to turn it UP!
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2019 at 10:16am
| We use a metal wire fence that is composed of 8 2 ft panels about 2 ft high. the cairn terrier and mini Aussie have learned from home that it makes a horrible racket if it falls over, so they leave it alone. We don't leave them in the pen if we are not around. WE also use a 25 ft cord and snap. But only if we are around. |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2020 at 1:22am
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Pet Safe "Stay & Play". It is an adjustable electronic fence system. The absence of a signal triggers the collar.
The dogs must be taught to return toward the 'Pod when the colar beeps, but mine learned quickly. https://store.petsafe.net/stay-play-wireless-fence ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |