October 22, 2011
Puppy Owners Beware – If You Are Going To Buy Your Dog An Electronic Fence, Read This First!
Jim Hodges asked:
It has come to our attention there is a company that is offering to put a puppy on their electronic dog fence system as early as 8-12 weeks of age.
DO NOT DO THIS!!!
Your puppy can be irreparably harmed by doing this. Studies have shown that all puppies go through a “fear imprint” stage from six to sixteen weeks of age. Anything that can psychologically affect them during this period can and will scar them for life. Don’t take my word for it, ask your veterinarian or dog trainer or dog behaviorist and see what they say.
What are just a few of the short and long term psychological changes a puppy could have from this?
A dog may become more fearful, shy and timid. Many times this can even escalate to fear biting or defensive aggression.
Your puppy may be confused about boundaries and start going to the bathroom in the house.
Or this can mean that your dog can grow up to become aggressive.
Do you really think a puppy is mentally prepared to learn at this age? Watch your puppy. The attention span is very short and sporadic.
Just because someone represents themselves as a dog fence company does not mean they know anything about your dog’s behavior or well-being. It actually gives a bad name to the others in the industry who are dog trainers and professionals. True dog professionals want the best for your pets and for dogs in general. It is not just about the money. People that would do this to a dog know nothing about dog behavior. It is cruel. It is barbaric. It is wrong.
If you choose to invest your dog’s life with an electronic fence company … Great! Electronic dog fencing is one of the best things you can do for most dogs. Just make sure it is done the right way. Do not put your puppy on any electronic fence system before sixteen weeks of age. Waiting until a puppy is sixteen weeks of age is a minor inconvenience, if that. Again, ask your veterinarian, dog behaviorist or dog trainer.
puppy owners
It has come to our attention there is a company that is offering to put a puppy on their electronic dog fence system as early as 8-12 weeks of age.
DO NOT DO THIS!!!
Your puppy can be irreparably harmed by doing this. Studies have shown that all puppies go through a “fear imprint” stage from six to sixteen weeks of age. Anything that can psychologically affect them during this period can and will scar them for life. Don’t take my word for it, ask your veterinarian or dog trainer or dog behaviorist and see what they say.
What are just a few of the short and long term psychological changes a puppy could have from this?
A dog may become more fearful, shy and timid. Many times this can even escalate to fear biting or defensive aggression.
Your puppy may be confused about boundaries and start going to the bathroom in the house.
Or this can mean that your dog can grow up to become aggressive.
Do you really think a puppy is mentally prepared to learn at this age? Watch your puppy. The attention span is very short and sporadic.
Just because someone represents themselves as a dog fence company does not mean they know anything about your dog’s behavior or well-being. It actually gives a bad name to the others in the industry who are dog trainers and professionals. True dog professionals want the best for your pets and for dogs in general. It is not just about the money. People that would do this to a dog know nothing about dog behavior. It is cruel. It is barbaric. It is wrong.
If you choose to invest your dog’s life with an electronic fence company … Great! Electronic dog fencing is one of the best things you can do for most dogs. Just make sure it is done the right way. Do not put your puppy on any electronic fence system before sixteen weeks of age. Waiting until a puppy is sixteen weeks of age is a minor inconvenience, if that. Again, ask your veterinarian, dog behaviorist or dog trainer.
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