Subject:  Electronic dog fencing (Kirkland)..
Date:     Wed, 2 Feb 2000 193437 -0600 (CST)
From:     "Roy L. Beavers" 
To:       emfguru 
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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 19:15:04 EST
From: Britinkirkland@aol.com
To: rbeavers@llion.org
Subject: Re: My children's health problems (Garrett) (Gutnecht)..

Roy, nothing could be more terrible than having to cope with the poor health 
of our children, therefore it is with a little trepidation that I would like 
some information on the new invisible dog fencing that I am seeing advertised 
at every vet in our neighborhood.  I am also seeing them being purchased by 
my neighbors.  According to the company brochure a transmitter is located in 
your garage or basement which transmits a radio signal through an antenna 
wire buried around the edge of one's property.  The wire sends a signal to a 
tiny computer worn on the dog's collar.  The signal tells the dog where it's 
safe to play.  The dog is trained to obey the signal.  Invisible fencing 
systems also work indoors.

I talked to one neighbor who has had it for three years and, in her own 
words, she described it as sending a small shock to the dog.  It also 
'reacts' when the dog barks.  I find it very interesting and perhaps a little 
barbarous although my neighbor is completely happy with the system and swears 
by it.  I would be grateful if anyone could advise me on what specific 
questions I can ask the company that manufactures this type of fencing.  Am I 
presuming that we are once more talking about some sort of electro-magnetic 
field around one's property?  Let alone what the animal is receiving.  A 
transmitter is one's garage?  Any advice is most welcome.
Best wishes,
Stephanie



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